A nutritious and refreshing Healthy Green Smoothie packed with fruits, greens, and protein, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack to energize your day.
Author:Maria
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Yield:2 servings
Category:Smoothies
Method:Blending
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fruits
1 banana
1/2 cup frozen mango
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
Greens
1-2 cups spinach or kale
Protein and Seeds
2 tablespoons almond butter (or other nut butter)
1 tablespoon chia seeds or hemp seeds
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
Liquid
1 cup almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
Instructions
Add ingredients: Gather all the smoothie ingredients: banana, frozen mango, frozen pineapple, spinach or kale, nut butter, chia or hemp seeds, protein powder if using, and almond milk.
Blend: Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, adding more almond milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Taste: Sample the smoothie and adjust flavors as desired. You can add more fruit for sweetness, more greens for a stronger flavor, or additional nut butter for creaminess.
Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best taste and freshness.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen fruit depending on your preference and seasonality.
The protein powder is optional but adds extra protein to keep you fuller longer.
You can substitute spinach with kale or other leafy greens according to taste.
Adjust milk quantity to get a thicker or thinner smoothie.
For added sweetness, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup can be included.