Green Protein Smoothie
Spinach, berries, Greek yogurt, and chia blended into a small, sippable breakfast — protein and fiber when chewing feels like too much.
Ingredients
- 150 g Greek yogurt
- 40 g Spinach
- 100 g Frozen mixed berries
- 1 tbsp Chia seeds (optional)
- 150 ml Almond milk (optional)
- 1 tsp Honey (optional)
Method
- Tip the Greek yogurt, spinach, berries, chia, and almond milk into a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth, adding a splash more milk if too thick.
- Pour into a glass, drizzle with honey, and drink cold.
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About Green Protein Smoothie
This green protein smoothie is a modern breakfast staple, part of the wave of blended morning drinks that became popular for packing nutrition into a form you can drink rather than chew. It builds its body from Greek yogurt, which lends both a thick, creamy texture and a real protein backbone, while a handful of spinach disappears into the blend, adding vitamins and color without any noticeable flavor. Frozen mixed berries bring tartness and natural sweetness along with a frosty chill, and chia seeds thicken the drink slightly while contributing fiber and a subtle nutritional boost. A little honey rounds off any edge.
The finished smoothie is smooth, cold, and gently sweet, tasting of berries first with the yogurt keeping it rich and satisfying rather than watery. It's the sort of thing to reach for when the idea of a full plate feels like too much, since it delivers protein and fiber in a sippable form that goes down easily in the morning. At around six minutes with nothing but a blender, it's about as fast as a real breakfast gets. Adjust the almond milk to make it thinner for drinking or thicker for spooning, and top it with extra berries or seeds if you want it to feel more like a bowl.
Green Protein Smoothie: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Green Protein Smoothie?
A serving has about 272 calories — 20g protein, 26.9g carbs, 10.6g fat, 8.7g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Green Protein Smoothie gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Green Protein Smoothie has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Green Protein Smoothie?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out chia seeds, almond milk, honey — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Green Protein Smoothie make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.