Green Smoothie (aka Green Monster)

Banana, spinach, peanut butter, yogurt, and almond milk make a delicious protein-packed Green Monster Smoothie! Add a scoop of protein powder, for even more protein, if desired.

Green Smoothie

So, I’ll admit that the first time I tried a Green Monster Smoothie years ago, I was not expecting to like it. It sounded way too healthy, even for my tastes! But oh, little did I know how delicious they were. I always come back to this smoothie recipe because it’s just THAT good – you can’t taste the spinach at all! For more of my favorite smoothies, try my Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie or this delicious Green Smoothie Bowl.

My Favorite Green Smoothie

This green smoothie mostly tastes like peanut butter and banana – one of my favorite flavor combinations. I recommend using a frozen banana so that the smoothie will be cold. If you don’t have frozen bananas on hand, you can add some ice to the blender for similar results.

• Protein Packed with no Powders
• Easy
• Delicious
• Nutrient Dense

Are green smoothies really that good for you?

Yes! There are many versions of green smoothie recipes, but overall, they are very healthy. This green monster has tons of vitamins, like A, C, K, and the minerals iron, folate, lutein, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Plus, it has 17.5 grams of protein and 5.5 grams of fiber. This vitamin-packed smoothie is perfect for breakfast or lunch on the go.

What You’ll Need

Here are the ingredients to make this green smoothie. See recipe card below for exact measurements:

• frozen ripe, peeled banana
• baby spinach, not packed
• peanut butter
• unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or your favorite milk
• plain fat-free Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop unflavored protein powder, optional for extra protein

Green Smoothie Variations:

You can really get creative playing around with different flavors. Use this simple green smoothie recipe as the base, and then start swapping out ingredients. Below are some ideas, but comment below if you find a new favorite.

• Nut Butter: If you’re allergic to peanut butter, switch it with sunflower butter or almond butter.
• Greens: Sub kale for spinach.
• Milk: Use skim, soy, or coconut milk in place of the vanilla almond milk.
• Yogurt: You can use Greek vanilla yogurt instead of plain or skip it if you want a thinner consistency.
• Ice: If you want a thicker and more frozen smoothie, add ice to the blender.
• Extra fiber and protein: Add flax seeds, chia seeds, or protein powder.

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