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Green Protein Shake

July 19, 2020 By Alia 2 Comments

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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!

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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:

  1. Add all of the ingredients – water, Greek yogurt, honey, spinach, pineapple, banana, and protein powder – to a blender.
  2. 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.

Close-up overhead view of fresh spinach leaves used to make a green protein 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! ♡

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Green Protein Shake

Alia | Everyday Easy Eats
This Green Protein Shake is perfect for both weight loss and muscle gain. Learn how to make a healthy homemade spinach protein shake with this easy recipe!
5 from 3 votes
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 155 calories

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

For easy blending, add the water first near the blades when adding the ingredients to your blender.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Green Protein Shake
Amount per Serving
Calories
155
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
69
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
408
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
16
g
18
%
Protein
 
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
 
2861
IU
57
%
Vitamin C
 
48
mg
58
%
Calcium
 
101
mg
10
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Green Protein Shake, Green Protein Smoothie, Spinach Protein Shake
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  1. Beth Randall says

    July 26, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    5 stars
    Its very delicious!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      July 26, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      Thanks Beth! 🙂

      Reply

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