Greek Yogurt Green Smoothie (Print Version)

Creamy protein-rich blend with Greek yogurt, fresh spinach, banana, and pineapple. Ready in 5 minutes.

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened)

→ Fruits

02 - 1 medium banana (fresh or frozen)
03 - 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, packed
04 - ½ cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)

→ Liquids

05 - ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

→ Add-ins (optional)

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
08 - A few ice cubes, if desired

# Directions:

01 - Place Greek yogurt, banana, spinach, pineapple, and almond milk in a blender.
02 - Add chia seeds, honey, and ice cubes if using.
03 - Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt makes it taste like a treat while packing 12 grams of protein
  • Spinach disappears completely so you get vitamins without the grassy flavor
  • Takes literally five minutes from cupboard to glass
02 -
  • Frozen fruit makes a huge difference in texture, almost like soft serve ice cream
  • Blend the spinach longer than you think to avoid leafy bits in your straw
03 -
  • Preportion everything into freezer bags for instant weekday breakfasts
  • Use sweet apples as another way to cut the bitterness of spinach

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