Description
This Smoothies Green Breakfast offers a velvety, creamy texture with a refreshing hit of tropical sweetness that masks the greens perfectly. Packed with nutrients, it's designed for those with busy lifestyles, providing sustained energy and zero cleanup stress.
Ingredients
2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach
1 medium Frozen Banana
1.5 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
0.5 cup Frozen Pineapple Chunks
Instructions
- Layer the Liquid First: Pour your unsweetened almond milk into the blender carafe before adding any solids
- Add the Leafy Greens: Pack the two cups of baby spinach on top of the liquid
- Incorporate the Frozen Fruit: Toss in your frozen banana and pineapple chunks
- Boost with Nutrients: Add the chia seeds and your favorite scoop of vanilla protein powder
- Blend on High Speed: Start your blender on the lowest setting and quickly increase to high. Process for about 45 to 60 seconds
- Taste and Adjust: Give your Smoothies Green Breakfast a quick taste and adjust consistency or sweetness as needed
- Pour and Go: Transfer the mixture into a large insulated tumbler
Notes
You can substitute baby spinach with baby kale or frozen zucchini for a similar nutrient profile.
For lower carb intake, replace the frozen banana with half an avocado.
If you prefer a nut-free version, use oat milk or coconut water as your liquid base.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg