Strawberry Banana Spinach Protein Smoothie
Give your day a sweet and nutritious start with this vegan strawberry banana protein smoothie. I blend frozen strawberries, banana, spinach, and pea protein into a creamy smoothie that is naturally sweet, packed with plant-based nutrition, and ready in just 5 minutes.
Servings: 2 smoothie
Calories: 205kcal
Ingredients
Strawberry Banana Spinach Smoothie:
- 1 1/2 cups non dairy milk of choice
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1-2 tablespoons unflavored Pea Protein , I use NOW Foods brand
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- pinch sea salt
- 1 Medjool date , optional (if needed for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this vegan strawberry banana protein smoothie recipe is to use fully frozen fruit instead of adding ice. Frozen bananas and strawberries create a naturally thick and creamy consistency without watering down the flavors like ice would.
- Add the liquid first: I pour the milk into the blender before the frozen ingredients to help everything blend more smoothly and put less strain on the blender.
- Blend in stages: If I am using a blender that is not very powerful, I blend the spinach with the milk first. This helps break down the leaves completely before adding the frozen fruit, ensuring a silky texture.
- Scrape down sides: I stop to scrape down the blender to make sure that there are no lingering chunks of fruit in the smoothie.
- Freeze fruit flat: When I freeze my fruit, I slice it up and freeze it in a single layer. This makes it easier to blend and is very helpful if your blender is not too powerful.
- Taste before adding the date: If my strawberries and banana are ripe enough, there is not always a need for the Medjool date, so I taste the smoothie before adding it.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1455IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1.3mg