Healthy Smoothie
Start your day off right with this Healthy Smoothie, a vibrant, nutrient-packed blend that's as delicious as it is nourishing. Featuring frozen banana, spinach leaves, Greek yogurt, and a medley of antioxidant-rich mixed berries, this smoothie is the perfect balance of creamy and fruity. Chia seeds provide a boost of omega-3s and fiber, while optional add-ins like honey and protein powder cater to your personal taste and dietary needs. With just 5 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this quick and easy smoothie recipe delivers a powerhouse of vitamins and protein in every sip. Whether you're fueling up for a busy morning or need a post-workout refreshment, this smoothie recipe is the ultimate go-to for a healthy lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Frozen banana
- 1 cup Spinach leaves
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional)
- 0.5 cup Frozen mixed berries
- 1 scoop Protein powder (optional)
Instructions
Peel a ripe banana, slice it, and freeze it ahead of time if you haven’t already.
Add 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk to your blender as the liquid base.
Place 1 cup of fresh spinach leaves into the blender. This will give the smoothie a nutrient-dense base without affecting the flavor.
Add 0.5 cup of Greek yogurt to boost the smoothie’s protein content and give it a creamy texture.
Add 0.5 cup of frozen mixed berries for a burst of flavor and antioxidants.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chia seeds into the blender to include a dose of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
Optionally, add 1 teaspoon of honey for extra sweetness if desired.
For an additional protein boost, add 1 scoop of your preferred protein powder (optional).
Blend everything on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.7 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 363 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.6 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 38.8 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 720 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1098 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
