High Protein Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
Level
Easy
Time
5 Min
Serves
1
Published February 19, 2024 by Dr. Stephanie Gray, DC
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Bored of your usual smoothie routine? Try my High Protein Pineapple Spinach Smoothie. It’s got simple ingredients like pineapple, spinach, banana, almond milk and unsweetened protein powder. Almost 30 grams of protein and 1200 mg of potassium. This smoothie is bright and cheerful on a mid-winter day when you’d rather be on a beach but have to go to work.
This smoothie is perfect after a work-out or as a meal replacement.
I always add extra ingredients to my smoothies. Today, I added matcha green tea powder (to promote gut health), ashwagandha (to calm my brain down and support gut health) and MCT oil (to promote mitochondrial biogenesis and support gut health) to this smoothie. These are just optional suggestions.
This recipe is naturally gluten, grain, dairy-free and plant-based. Be sure to use a protein powder that isn’t full of sugars and fillers.
Make this smoothie with your own Homemade Almond Milk
Or make your own 2-ingredient Hemp Seed Milk
Here are some more great smoothie recipes:
Strawberry Banana Lime Smoothie
How to Store this High Protein Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
This smoothie is best if consumed right away. Store in the fridge if you can’t finish all of it. The smoothie may naturally separate as it sits. Give it a good shake or a whirl in the blender before re-serving.
High Protein Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
Equipment
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1 blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple
- 1 banana
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 scoop protein powder I used Lean Protein
- 1.5 cups unsweetened hemp milk or almond milk
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1 tsp ashwagandha
- 1/2 tbsp MCT oil
- 1/2 avocado
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a blender. Process until smoothie.
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Pour into a smoothie cup.
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Enjoy!
Notes
Substitute any milk for almond milk.
Nutrition
I’m a doctor of chiropractic, with a special interest in nutrition. I am passionate about healthy eating and using food to heal thyself. Food should be made in a kitchen not a factory. I believe in eating whole foods, keeping processed foods to a minimum. It is my goal to show you that eating healthy and cooking at home can be simple and very rewarding! All of my recipes are gluten-free. Some are ketogenic or paleo friendly.