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Healthy Protein Green Goddess Smoothie

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A quick and easy green smoothie blending fresh spinach, ripe banana, and vanilla protein powder for a creamy, nourishing boost perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (loosely packed)
  • 1 medium ripe banana, peeled
  • 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla-flavored pea or whey protein powder
  • 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup ice cubes (about 4–5 cubes)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 2 cups of baby spinach under cold water and pat dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner (about 2 minutes).
  2. Peel and slice 1 medium ripe banana into chunks (about 1 minute).
  3. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk into the blender jug.
  4. Add the spinach and banana chunks on top of the almond milk.
  5. Add ½ cup (120 g) Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed if using.
  6. Add 1 scoop (about 30 g) vanilla protein powder.
  7. Add 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup if desired.
  8. Add ½ cup ice cubes (4-5 cubes).
  9. Secure the lid and blend on high for 45-60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Pause and stir if needed, then blend again.
  10. Check consistency: add more almond milk if too thick or more ice/frozen banana if too thin, then blend briefly.
  11. Serve immediately in a glass or travel bottle.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better texture. Blend liquids first to avoid clogs. Fresh lemon juice brightens flavor and reduces spinach bitterness. Freeze banana slices and ice cubes for a thicker smoothie. Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup as desired. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt. Protein powder choice affects texture; vanilla pea or whey protein recommended.

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