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!
You are going to love 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.
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.
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.
The Easiest Way to Make Protein Shakes
If you drink protein shakes on a daily basis, you need to try using a protein shake delivery service. Once you sign up for one online, everything you need to make nourishing protein shakes gets sent to your front door. If you want to learn more about my favorite protein shake delivery services, check out this post I wrote: The Top 7 Protein Shake Delivery Companies. In that article, I review and rank my favorite online delivery companies for healthy protein smoothies.
More Protein Shake Recipes
Looking for more protein smoothie inspiration? Here are some of my favorite recipes on the blog:
- Strawberry Protein Shake
- Chocolate Protein Shake
- Vegan Protein Shake
- How to Make a Homemade Protein Shake
- Vanilla Protein Shake
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
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.
Notes
Nutrition
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Its very delicious!
Thanks Beth! 🙂