Green Protein Smoothie Bowl
A thick green bowl that tastes like tropical fruit.
- 8 mintime
- 1serving
- 400calories
- 28 gprotein
Spinach, frozen pineapple, and banana make a base with the color of a green smoothie and the flavor of a fruit bowl. Keep the liquid low so the bowl stays thick. Chia seeds and coconut add crunch on top.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla plant protein powder (pea/rice blend, about 32 g)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ¾ cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 medium frozen banana
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
Method
- Blend the spinach and coconut beverage first until smooth.
- Add the protein powder, pineapple, and banana and blend until thick, scraping the sides.
- Spoon into a bowl.
- Top with chia seeds and coconut.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 400 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
| Sugar | 27 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label.
Tips
- Blend the spinach with the liquid first. Leaves do not break down once the frozen fruit goes in.
- Use a tamper or stir often to keep the blades moving through thick fruit.
Swaps and variations
- Use whey vanilla if you do not need it vegan.
- Add kiwi on top.
