Weight Loss Smoothie
This weight loss smoothie recipe blends banana, berries, spinach, and Greek yogurt for a high-protein breakfast. Naturally sweetened and ready in 5 minutes.
Equipment
- High-speed blender - Strong enough to break down frozen banana and berries
- Smoothie cups with lids - For taking the smoothie on the go
- Reusable silicone straws - (optional)
- Rubber spatula - For scraping down the sides
- Freezer-safe bags or containers - For pre-portioning fruit and spinach
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe banana - about 120g, sliced and frozen at least 2 hours ahead
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries - 150g, strawberries and blueberries work well
- 1 cup baby spinach - 30g, packed
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt - 120g, nonfat or 2%
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk - 240ml, plus more to thin if needed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds - 12g
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder - about 25g, optional
- 1 teaspoon raw honey - optional, to taste
Instructions
- Pour unsweetened almond milk into the blender base.
- Spoon in Greek yogurt and add packed baby spinach on top.
- Add frozen banana (sliced into chunks) and frozen mixed berries.
- Sprinkle in chia seeds and add protein powder and honey if using.
- Blend on high for 45-60 seconds, stopping once to scrape down the sides, until completely smooth.
- Check consistency and add more almond milk if needed. Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Freeze the banana ahead: Slice it before freezing so it blends evenly and creates a thick, creamy texture.
- Use frozen berries: Frozen berries add cold thickness without diluting flavor like ice would.
- Taste before sweetening: Ripe bananas and berries are often sweet enough without adding honey.
- Pre-portion freezer bags: Store the banana, berries, and spinach together in a freezer bag so all you need to do is add liquid and blend.
- Adjust consistency: Add almond milk one tablespoon at a time if the smoothie is too thick.
- Dairy-free option: Replace Greek yogurt with plain unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt.
- Boost protein: Add an extra scoop of protein powder or extra Greek yogurt for more protein.
- Lower-carb version: Cut the banana in half and add a few ice cubes to maintain volume and thickness.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before drinking.
- Freeze finished smoothie: Pour into a freezer-safe container, leave 1/2 inch headspace, and freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 18gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg
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