Green Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

• 2 large handfulsfresh spinach(about 2 cups)
• 1 mediumbanana(frozen for thickness)
• 1 scoopvanilla protein powder(~25g protein)
• 1/2 cupGreek yogurt(0% fat)
• 1 cupunsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cupmango chunks(frozen)
• 1 tbspflaxseeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Add almond milk and spinach to the blender first — blending greens with liquid first prevents chunky pieces.

2. 2

   Blend on high for 20 seconds until spinach is fully broken down.

3. 3

   Add frozen banana, mango, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and flaxseeds.

4. 4

   Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth.

5. 5

   If too thick, add a splash more almond milk. If too thin, add more frozen fruit.

6. 6

   Pour into a large glass and drink immediately.

Pro Tips

• ✓Use frozen banana and mango for a thick, ice-cream-like texture without adding ice.
• ✓Blend the greens with liquid first for a perfectly smooth result — no green chunks.
• ✓Frozen ripe bananas are sweeter — peel and freeze ripe bananas in advance.
• ✓Add a tablespoon of spirulina for an extra green boost and additional nutrients.