Description
Quick and easy smoothie recipes perfect for a busy day. Get nutritious and delicious blends in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup frozen berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1/2 cup spinach or kale
- 1 scoop protein powder (whey, plant-based)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more liquid if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness with a date or a touch of honey if desired.
- For a thicker smoothie, use less liquid or more frozen fruit.
- Experiment with different fruits, vegetables, and protein sources.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: Approximately 300-400 (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Approximately 20-30g (mostly from fruit)
- Sodium: Approximately 100-200mg
- Fat: Approximately 5-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 1-3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 4-12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-60g
- Fiber: Approximately 8-15g
- Protein: Approximately 15-30g (depending on protein powder)
- Cholesterol: Approximately 0-10mg (depending on protein powder)
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