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Fresh Green Protein Smoothie Bowl

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A quick and easy vibrant green smoothie bowl packed with protein and nutrients, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (about 60g)
  • 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or low-fat) (120ml)
  • ¼ cup small-curd cottage cheese (60g)
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (120ml)
  • 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4–5 large ice cubes
  • Optional toppings: sliced kiwi, fresh berries, granola, shredded coconut, hemp seeds, sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Wash 2 cups of fresh baby spinach and peel 1 ripe banana, slicing it into chunks (about 3 minutes).
  2. Place spinach, banana, ½ cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup cottage cheese, ½ cup almond milk, 1 tablespoon nut butter, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and ice cubes into a high-powered blender.
  3. Blend starting on low speed, gradually increasing to high, for about 45 seconds to 1 minute until creamy and smooth. Add more almond milk if too thick or more ice cubes/cottage cheese if too thin.
  4. Taste the smoothie base and add 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired; blend again for 10 seconds.
  5. Pour the smoothie base into a wide bowl.
  6. Arrange optional toppings such as fresh berries, sliced kiwi, granola, shredded coconut, hemp seeds, or almonds on top.
  7. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor. Refrigerate the base separately if prepping ahead and add toppings just before serving.

Notes

If blender struggles with greens, blend spinach and almond milk first before adding other ingredients to avoid chunks. Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and creamy texture. Add ice last to maintain chilled texture without watering down flavors. Cottage cheese adds a silky texture and extra protein. Store smoothie base in fridge up to 24 hours; add toppings fresh before serving.

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