Green Protein Shake
This green protein shake is a creamy vegan smoothie packed with spinach, mango, banana, pumpkin seeds, and hemp hearts. It delivers around 20g of protein per serving and blends in just 5 minutes.
Equipment
- high-speed blender
- measuring cups
- serving glass
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 frozen ripe banana
- 1/2 cup frozen chopped mango
- 1–2 handfuls baby spinach
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp hemp hearts
- Optional: 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Place spinach, banana, mango, pumpkin seeds, and hemp hearts in blender.
- Add almond milk and optional protein powder.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Nut-free: use oat, soy, hemp, or coconut milk.
Higher protein: add protein powder or use soy milk.
Banana-free: replace with 2/3 cup frozen mango or peaches.
Contains approx. 20g protein per serving with almond milk.
Higher protein: add protein powder or use soy milk.
Banana-free: replace with 2/3 cup frozen mango or peaches.
Contains approx. 20g protein per serving with almond milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcalCarbohydrates: 47.1gProtein: 20.4gFat: 29.3gSaturated Fat: 3.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 15.5gSodium: 215mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 7.8gSugar: 26.6gVitamin A: 5200IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 4.5mg