4.93 8 Published Jan 18, 2022, Updated Jun 12, 2023
Why You Need to Make This Smoothie
It’s made with just five ingredients! I’m willing to bet you have most (if not all!) of these ingredients in your kitchen right now. It’s comes together in no time at all… just add everything to a blender and blend away! It’s a great staple smoothie recipe. Once you’ve mastered this recipe, feel free to get creative and add extra flavors and ingredients in.
Ingredients Needed
banana – make sure you’re using a frozen banana for a refreshing smoothie! If you’re not a fan of bananas, I have some tips for you below. vanilla protein powder – my favorite protein powder is Nuzest. Use code eatingbirdfood for 15% off your order! milk – I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk but any milk works! Here’s how to make homemade almond milk. baby spinach – spinach is a really mild leafy green so you’ll get the benefit of the greens without the strong taste! chia seeds – adds healthy fat and fiber to the smoothie.
How to Make Green Protein Smoothie
It doesn’t get much easier than this! Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. If you just have a regular blender, I recommend blending the milk and spinach first to make sure there aren’t any spinach flakes left! You could also try making it in a food processor.
How to Make a Smoothie Without Banana
I know some of you aren’t banana lovers out there so I wanted to share how to make this smoothie without the use of a banana! The banana in this recipe gives the smoothie a thick and creamy texture and it also adds a bit of sweetness, without being too overpowering. If you’re looking for a low-sugar option, are allergic to bananas or simply don’t like them, here are some ideas for replacements:
ice – replace the frozen banana with ice (about 1 cup). It will give the shake volume and add a nice, frozen slushy texture. frozen milk ice cubes – this is the same concept, but instead of using regular ice cubes, make frozen cubes using your favorite non-dairy milk (like almond or coconut) and use about 1 cup of these cubes instead of the frozen banana. frozen cauliflower rice – I use frozen cauliflower rice in my shakes all the time and it works as a low-sugar replacement for frozen banana. I do find that it adds a different texture to shakes, especially if you use a large amount. I’d start with 1/4 cup, give the shake a taste and then add more if needed. frozen zucchini – like frozen cauliflower, frozen zucchini works great as a low-sugar replacement for frozen banana. It also doesn’t add a ton of flavor! You can blanch or steam your zucchini before freezing if you want to make it easier to digest, but I don’t find this necessary. frozen fruit – other frozen fruit options like frozen berries, frozen mangos or frozen peaches work great as a substitute for frozen banana, but they usually have more flavor and can change the taste of your smoothie more than banana does. Just keep that in mind if you’re planning to use them as a sub.
More Smoothie Recipes to Try
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Be sure to check out all of the smoothie recipes on EBF!
