Heart-Healthy Banana Protein Smoothie
Elevate your morning routine with this Heart-Healthy Banana Protein Smoothie, a nourishing blend packed with superfoods to kickstart your day. This quick and easy recipe combines creamy banana, unsweetened almond milk, and a scoop of vanilla protein powder for a satisfying base, while nutrient-rich add-ins like spinach, flaxseed meal, chia seeds, and rolled oats deliver fiber, antioxidants, and plant-based omega-3s. Perfectly balanced with a handful of ice cubes for a refreshing chill, this smoothie is ready in just 5 minutes and offers a convenient, heart-healthy choice for anyone aiming to fuel their body and boost energy levels. Whether you're looking for a low-calorie breakfast, post-workout recovery, or a midday pick-me-up, this protein-packed smoothie is designed to keep you feeling full and focused.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Banana
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 cup Rolled oats
- 1 scoop Vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon Flaxseed meal
- 1 handful Spinach
- 1 teaspoon Chia seeds
- 4 cubes Ice cubes
Instructions
Peel the banana and break it into smaller pieces for easy blending.
Add the banana, unsweetened almond milk, rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, and flaxseed meal into a blender.
Toss in the handful of spinach and sprinkle the chia seeds over the mixture.
Add the ice cubes to the blender.
Blend all the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no chunks remain.
Taste the smoothie and add a splash more almond milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately to enjoy its fresh and nutritious flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 334 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.6 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 742 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 980 mg | 21% | |
*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.
