Paleo Green Protein Smoothie
Fuel your day with a creamy and energizing Paleo Green Protein Smoothie that's packed with health-boosting ingredients and brimming with vibrant, plant-based goodness! This quick and easy recipe blends nutrient-dense spinach leaves, creamy avocado, and naturally sweet banana with almond milk for a silky base. A scoop of paleo-friendly vanilla protein powder and chia seeds adds a satisfying protein punch and fiber for long-lasting energy, while a handful of ice cubes creates a refreshing chill perfect for mornings or post-workout revitalization. Customize your sweetness with a drizzle of honey and enjoy this wholesome smoothie in just five minutes! Perfect for paleo meal plans, this green powerhouse is loaded with healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals to keep you feeling fueled and refreshed.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach leaves
- 1 banana
- 1 cup almond milk
- 0.5 avocado
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (paleo-friendly)
- 4 ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
Place the spinach leaves into the blender as the base ingredient.
Add the banana, breaking it into chunks for easier blending.
Pour in the almond milk to help create a smooth consistency.
Scoop out half an avocado and add it to the blender for a creamy texture and healthy fats.
Sprinkle the chia seeds over the other ingredients.
Add a scoop of paleo-friendly vanilla protein powder for an energy and nutrition boost.
Include ice cubes for a refreshing chill.
Optionally, add honey if you prefer a sweeter taste.
Blend all the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy.
After blending, check the consistency. If too thick, add more almond milk. If too thin, add a few more ice cubes or a handful of spinach.
Serve immediately, pouring the smoothie into two glasses. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.7 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 342 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 633 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1434 mg | 31% | |
*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.
