Green Protein Shake (Easy and Healthy Recipe!)
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This healthy Green Protein Shake recipe is made with clean, nourishing ingredients like spinach, pineapple, banana, natural protein powder, Greek yogurt, and honey. It makes an ideal post-workout shake or breakfast smoothie, because it is refined sugar-free and is so effortless to make. Learn how to make a homemade protein shake with this quick and easy recipe!
Why You’ll Love This Green Protein Shake Recipe
You are going to absolutely adore this green protein shake recipe, because it is made entirely with nutritious ingredients and is so simple to make. It makes a protein-rich breakfast that will keep you feeling satiated all morning. It will also help refuel your energy and help your muscles to build and heal after exercising.
Green Protein Shake Ingredients
To make this green protein smoothie recipe, you will need the following ingredients (amounts included in the recipe card below):
- Spinach: This is an excellent ingredient to include in shakes, because it is packed with a ton of vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
- Pineapple: This is the magical ingredient that naturally sweetens and flavors the shake so well that you can’t even taste the spinach.
- Banana: This gives your smoothie a rich and creamy consistency. It is also a great source of potassium and dietary fiber.
- Water: This serves as the liquid base for the smoothie.
- Protein Powder: This boosts the protein content of your smoothie immensely. If you can, use a natural and organic protein powder that contains no additives, fillers, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.
- Greek yogurt: This adds richness, creaminess and additional protein. I recommend using plain and unsweetened yogurt only, because a lot of flavored yogurts contain a ton of sugar.
- Honey: This adds natural and unrefined sweetness. Not all packaged honey is created equal, so I recommend using one that is 100% pure, raw, and unfiltered for optimal health benefits.
Complete ingredient information (including quantities) is included in the recipe card below, as always.
How to Make a Green Protein Shake
To make this homemade green protein smoothie recipe, simply:
- Add all of the ingredients – water, Greek yogurt, honey, spinach, pineapple, banana, and protein powder – to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and serve immediately.
Pro Tip: When adding your ingredients to your blender, always add the liquid (in this case, the water) first near the blades. Doing this will help your blender to run a bit more smoothly whenever you are making a shake.
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Possible Recipe Variations
This green protein smoothie recipe is very customizable. For example, feel free to…
- Add some collagen: Stirring in a scoop of collagen peptides into protein shakes boosts their protein content even further. Collagen is also known to improve the condition of skin, hair, nails, joints, and ligaments. It is also terrific for gut health. I recommend using one that is natural, unflavored, and unsweetened.
- Stir in some spice: A dash of cinnamon, ground ginger, or nutmeg, all taste amazing in shakes.
- Add some seeds: Flax seeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, and hemp hearts blend very well into smoothies. Aim to add one to two teaspoons per serving.
- Use another sweetener: Instead of honey, you can sub-in a different natural and unrefined sweetener, such as maple syrup or agave nectar. Alternatively, you can throw in one or two pitted dates instead of a liquid sweetener.
Those are just a few of my own ideas, so feel free to play around with whatever ingredient swaps or additions that you would like.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here are some common questions (and answers!) that you may have about protein shakes:
Are Protein Shakes Good for Weight Loss?
Absolutely! As long as protein shakes are made with clean, junk-free ingredients, they are wonderful for weight loss. Protein shakes are a fantastic source of protein (hence the name), which is an important nutrient for weight loss as it boosts your metabolism, reduces your appetite and helps you lose body fat without losing muscle.
Should You Drink a Protein Shake Before or After a Workout?
Many studies indicate that protein helps your muscles to repair and rebuild after exercise. Therefore, a lot of people drink protein shakes after their workouts to aid this process. However, recent research suggests the amount of protein you consume per day is more important than when you consume it for gaining muscle mass. Therefore, you can choose which time you prefer or is most convenient for you. Personally, I like to drink a protein shake after lifting weights.
More Easy Protein Shake Recipes
Looking for more simple protein smoothie inspiration? Here are some of my favorite recipes:
- Strawberry Protein Smoothie
- Easy Chocolate Protein Shake
- Green Chia Protein Smoothie
- Natural Protein Shake Recipe
- Easy Vanilla Protein Smoothie
If you make this Green Protein Shake recipe, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡
Green Protein Shake (Easy and Healthy Recipe!)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt
- Half a banana
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 cups spinach leaves
- 1 cup chopped pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 1 scoop plain (unflavored) protein powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender in the order listed.
- Blend until smooth and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Notes
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It is very delicious!
Thanks Beth! 🙂
Hi, it sounds delicious, but how is it only 156 calories? Is there more than one serving in the blender?
Hi Lisa, the recipe is for two servings. So the protein shake is 156 calories per serving.
I have COPD and need to gain weight. I already bought muscle building powder, but it just never helped. What can I use with a small appetite please?
Hi Kathii! As you have COPD, I recommend reaching out to a medical professional, such as a doctor or dietician. Since you have a specific medical condition, they would be the best people to ask about this.
For some reason it won’t let me leave five stars!!! This is a five star recipe. Tastes great, easy to make and gives me extra energy due to the spinach. Has even helped me lose weight when consistent with it. Love it!! Please feel x the star rating glitch. I tried multiple times even closing browser and going back in. No luck.
Hi Karen, I’m so glad you are enjoying the recipe! I was able to fix the rating glitch. Thank you so much for your lovely review and rating!