This Green Protein Smoothie is a healthy and energizing drink packed with nutrients. Made with spinach which give it that vibrant green color and chia seeds and hemp seeds which are loaded with healthy fats, protein and fiber!
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
- ½ cucumber chopped
- ½ apple. chopped leave the skin on
- ½ cup chopped pineapple
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 container of Stonyfield plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- unsweetened almond milk optional, add if the mixture is too thick
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into the blender. Blend until smooth. Remove lid and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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!
Elle
I would make a smoothie with a frozen banana, strawberries, blueberries, strawberry Greek yogurt, a little almond milk and enjoy.
lauren.kelly
That sounds perfect Elle!
Linda F.
I would make a strawberry banana with kale smoothie.
lauren.kelly
That's a favorite of mine Linda!
jessica z
I would love to make a triple berry banana smoothie with blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries!
lauren.kelly
Simple sounds delicious! 🙂
Alion
I would keep the smoothie simple. Spinach, frozen berries, almond milk, chia seeds, and some plain greek yogurt.
Pauline Gudas
I would make a chocolate cashew milk with banana smoothie with chia seeds
lauren.kelly
That sounds AMAZING Pauline! I want that 🙂
Catherine
Dear 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
Thanks Catherine! You will love how easy it is!
Mary Beth Elderton
This would be perfect for Hubz and me! We like berry, spinach, chia, banana
lauren.kelly
YUM Mary Beth!
Carla.Fincher
Oooh, I* would make a cherry vanilla (with cottage cheese) Smoothie!! So yummy
lauren.kelly
That sounds delicious Carla!
Claudia
I'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
Good for you, Claudia! This is your year to take car of yourself!
Nutmeg Nanny
I 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
Thanks Brandy! 🙂
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T
I'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
Thanks Julie!
grandma m
I don't know how I would make it But I would love a Orange cream smoothie for the moring...
lauren.kelly
Ooooh, an orange cream smoothie sounds delicious!
Alida
That blender is awesome! Just what I would need to make this tasty Green Protein Smoothie...it looks so good!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Alida!
Lisa Brown
i would make a hemp milk, hemp protein, avocado smoothie.
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lauren.kelly
That sounds delicious Lisa!
Gwynn
I'm making a coconut water, banana, apple, strawberry, kale and chia seed smoothie!
lauren.kelly
Love it Gwynn!