Berry Spinach Protein Smoothie: A Sneaky-Green 30-Gram Protein Blend

This berry spinach protein smoothie proves that getting greens into your day doesn’t have to taste like it. A full cup of fresh spinach blends completely into the background, its flavor entirely masked by sweet frozen mixed berries and creamy Greek yogurt, leaving behind a smoothie that tastes purely fruity and refreshing. A scoop of vanilla protein powder pushes the protein count past 30 grams, making this an easy way to cover a meal or snack without any prep beyond tossing everything into a blender. The Greek yogurt adds extra creaminess and a boost of probiotics on top of the protein powder, while the almond milk keeps things light rather than overly thick. It’s a genuinely useful way to work more vegetables into a day that might otherwise be light on greens, all while staying well under $2 per serving. Keep a bag of spinach and frozen berries in the freezer and this smoothie is always five minutes away.

Berry Spinach Protein Smoothie

Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes

Method
 

  1. Add the spinach and almond milk to a blender first.
  2. Blend briefly until the spinach is fully broken down.
  3. Add the protein powder, frozen berries, and Greek yogurt.
  4. Add the ice cubes.
  5. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 45 seconds.
  6. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

Notes

A bag of frozen mixed berries stretches much further than fresh and costs less per serving — perfect for smoothies where texture matters more than the berries looking picture-perfect.

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