This smoothie is packed with protein, vitamins and nutrients to help keep you full and give you energy to start your day!
I feel like I could post a new smoothie recipe each week. I am always testing out new ones and I this one is a true favorite. I love adding Stonyfield Greek yogurt to my smoothies because it adds 15 grams of protein (per 5.3 ounce cup) and it’s organic and GMO-FREE too as well. This is my second year being a Stonyfield Blogger Ambassador and I love every minute of it! I did write The Greek Yogurt Cookbook, so that must mean something!
Now let me show my new favorite product! This is a Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blender with Travel Lid. How smart…they made a blender that also can be used as a cup. Pure genius!
I have used this blender several times since I received it and I love it. It’s super easy, you literally place the ingredients in it and press the button. I love easy. And I love this smoothie.
So now check out this delicious, healthy smoothie…
Green Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cucumber chopped
- 1/2 apple. chopped leave the skin on
- 1/2 cup chopped pineapple
- 1 5.3 ounce container of Stonyfield plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- water or milk optional, add if the mixture is too thick
Instructions
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Place all of the ingredients into the blender. Blend until smooth. Remove lid and enjoy!
I added chopped apples and more chia and hemp seeds on top because I felt like it. And I was so happy with the added texture!
Guess what? I am giving away one of these blenders to one lucky winner! Please leave a comment here telling me what the first smoothie would be that you would make in the blender. U.S. residents only. Giveaway ends WEDNESDAY APRIL 1, 2015 at 12:00 P.M. EST (No, this is not an April fools joke!) GIVEAWAY CLOSED! THANK YOU TO ALL THAT ENTERED!
GOOD LUCK! Thanks for stopping by~
Gwynn says
March 26, 2015 at 11:45 pmI’m making a coconut water, banana, apple, strawberry, kale and chia seed smoothie!
lauren.kelly says
March 27, 2015 at 11:09 amLove it Gwynn!
Lisa Brown says
March 27, 2015 at 10:43 ami would make a hemp milk, hemp protein, avocado smoothie.
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lauren.kelly says
March 27, 2015 at 11:08 amThat sounds delicious Lisa!
Alida says
March 27, 2015 at 11:33 amThat blender is awesome! Just what I would need to make this tasty Green Protein Smoothie…it looks so good!
lauren.kelly says
March 27, 2015 at 1:40 pmThank you Alida!
grandma m says
March 27, 2015 at 12:02 pmI don’t know how I would make it But I would love a Orange cream smoothie for the moring…
lauren.kelly says
March 27, 2015 at 1:39 pmOoooh, an orange cream smoothie sounds delicious!
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
March 27, 2015 at 1:06 pmI’m always looking for new smoothie ideas. I love to drink my breakfast! 🙂 And I definitely need to check out this single-serving blender.
lauren.kelly says
March 27, 2015 at 1:39 pmThanks Julie!
Nutmeg Nanny says
March 27, 2015 at 1:07 pmI love this little single serving size blender! How perfect for getting up in the morning and making yourself a delicious smoothie. This green smoothie looks awesome too. Love all the protein packed into this beauty.
lauren.kelly says
March 27, 2015 at 1:39 pmThanks Brandy! 🙂
Claudia says
March 27, 2015 at 1:53 pmI’m recently divorced and ready to focus on myself again. I am just now starting to venture into smoothies and shakes. I have printed several of your recipes. I think I would be so overly ecstatic to win I’d try to make them all in one day. Thank you for the opportunity.
lauren.kelly says
March 27, 2015 at 4:48 pmGood for you, Claudia! This is your year to take car of yourself!
Carla.Fincher says
March 27, 2015 at 2:56 pmOooh, I* would make a cherry vanilla (with cottage cheese) Smoothie!! So yummy
lauren.kelly says
March 27, 2015 at 4:48 pmThat sounds delicious Carla!
Mary Beth Elderton says
March 27, 2015 at 3:48 pmThis would be perfect for Hubz and me! We like berry, spinach, chia, banana
lauren.kelly says
March 27, 2015 at 4:47 pmYUM Mary Beth!
Catherine says
March 27, 2015 at 6:53 pmDear Lauren, Perfect timing. My blender broke a while back and I have yet to replace it. I came across the Hamilton Beach blender, but after this post I think I will pick it up next time I’m out. I love that it is simple and there is no fuss.
The smooth sounds wonderful and refreshing…perfect start to spring. xo, Catherine
lauren.kelly says
March 27, 2015 at 7:53 pmThanks Catherine! You will love how easy it is!
Pauline Gudas says
March 27, 2015 at 7:34 pmI would make a chocolate cashew milk with banana smoothie with chia seeds
lauren.kelly says
March 27, 2015 at 7:53 pmThat sounds AMAZING Pauline! I want that 🙂
Alion says
March 27, 2015 at 10:00 pmI would keep the smoothie simple. Spinach, frozen berries, almond milk, chia seeds, and some plain greek yogurt.
jessica z says
March 28, 2015 at 12:37 amI would love to make a triple berry banana smoothie with blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries!
lauren.kelly says
March 28, 2015 at 1:03 amSimple sounds delicious! 🙂
Linda F. says
March 28, 2015 at 8:30 pmI would make a strawberry banana with kale smoothie.
lauren.kelly says
March 28, 2015 at 9:19 pmThat’s a favorite of mine Linda!
Elle says
March 28, 2015 at 10:22 pmI would make a smoothie with a frozen banana, strawberries, blueberries, strawberry Greek yogurt, a little almond milk and enjoy.
lauren.kelly says
March 29, 2015 at 8:56 pmThat sounds perfect Elle!
Jordan D. says
March 30, 2015 at 2:10 amI’ve never made a green smoothie, but I think it’s about time I tried it! I’m thinking kale, cashew or almond milk, stevia, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract for a green mint chocolate smoothie.
lauren.kelly says
March 30, 2015 at 11:36 amI need to try that Jordan! Love the cocoa and peppermint!
Marie says
March 30, 2015 at 3:08 amMango kale is my favorite smoothie so I woul definitely make that
lauren.kelly says
March 30, 2015 at 11:36 amOooh I have to try that one Marie!
Prasert says
March 30, 2015 at 3:33 amI really love green smoothies like kale spinach and green apples!
lauren.kelly says
March 30, 2015 at 11:35 amThat sounds delicious! 🙂
Maria C says
March 30, 2015 at 8:22 pmThat would be Kale, Pineapple & Orange.
Thanks for the chance.
lauren.kelly says
March 30, 2015 at 8:26 pmYum Maria!
Linda says
March 31, 2015 at 4:15 amI would make an orange mango smoothie!
lauren.kelly says
March 31, 2015 at 11:18 amThat sounds delicious Linda!
Rust says
March 31, 2015 at 5:51 pmI would make my favorite smoothie: chocolate flavored protein powder with almond milk and blueberries. It looks like the perfect sized blender!
lauren.kelly says
March 31, 2015 at 5:58 pmThat sounds delicious! I love blueberries and chocolate together!
Julie says
March 31, 2015 at 8:59 pma banana papaya smoothie
lauren.kelly says
March 31, 2015 at 9:10 pmOooooh I have to try that Julie!
Annette says
March 31, 2015 at 11:07 pmThe first smoothie I’d make would be strawberry with lime and ginger.
David says
March 31, 2015 at 11:57 pmI would make a strawberry banana smoothie. I have never included yogurt before, so I may as well try that!!
Melissa says
April 1, 2015 at 5:54 amI’d make a pineapple-coconut-kiwi-spinach smoothie