Description
A delicious and nutritious smoothie packed with vibrant fruits and greens, perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
- 1 handful fresh spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
- 1 tbsp nut butter (almond butter or peanut butter)
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- Honey or agave nectar to taste (optional)
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Start with ripe bananas, your choice of berries, a handful of spinach, nut butter, yogurt, and milk. If you’re using protein powder, have that handy too.
- Blend: In a powerful blender, add the banana, berries, greens, yogurt, nut butter, protein powder, and your chosen milk.
- Adjust Consistency: Blend until smooth; add more milk to thin or ice cubes for a thicker texture as desired.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste your smoothie and adjust sweetness with honey or agave nectar if necessary. Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Serve: Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor. Garnish with extra berries or granola if desired.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute yogurt with silken tofu. You can also mix and match fruits based on availability.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: smoothie, protein smoothie, healthy breakfast, quick snack, vibrant smoothie, fruit smoothie