Heart-Healthy Green Protein Smoothie
Boost your day with this **Heart-Healthy Green Protein Smoothie**, a nutrient-packed powerhouse that's as delicious as it is nourishing. Overflowing with fresh spinach and kale, this vibrant drink is blended with creamy banana, almond milk, and Greek yogurt for a silky texture and subtle sweetness. Superfoods like chia seeds, flaxseed meal, and hemp protein powder bring a hearty dose of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and plant-based protein, making it perfect for fueling your morning or post-workout recovery. Naturally sweetened with a touch of honey and chilled with ice cubes, this smoothie comes together in just 10 minutes and serves two. Whether you're after a quick breakfast or a refreshing snack, this green protein-packed delight is a guilt-free way to support your heart health and keep you energized throughout the day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup kale leaves
- 1 medium banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons hemp protein powder
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 5 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Rinse the spinach and kale leaves thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt and impurities.
Peel the banana and break it into smaller chunks for easier blending.
In a high-speed blender, add the spinach, kale, and banana chunks.
Pour in the unsweetened almond milk for liquid base.
Add the Greek yogurt to enhance creaminess and protein content.
Sprinkle in the chia seeds, hemp protein powder, and flaxseed meal for extra protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Drizzle the honey into the mixture for natural sweetness.
Add the ice cubes to chill and thicken the smoothie.
Secure the lid on the blender and blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no visible chunks of greens or banana.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey, blending for a few more seconds.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses, garnish with a sprinkle of chia seeds, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 238 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 753 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1141 mg | 24% | |
*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.
