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Healthy Calorie Deficit Green Smoothie Recipe with Spinach and Protein for Weight Loss

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A simple, nutritious green smoothie packed with spinach and protein, designed to support weight loss by keeping you full and energized with a balanced flavor and creamy texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh spinach (about 60g), packed
  • 1 scoop protein powder (~30g), plant-based vanilla preferred
  • 1 medium frozen banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt, unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Measure 2 cups of fresh spinach, 1 scoop of protein powder, and slice the frozen banana into chunks.
  2. Add Liquid Base: Pour 1 cup (240ml) of unsweetened almond milk into your blender.
  3. Layer the Ingredients: Add spinach first, then protein powder, frozen banana chunks, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and lemon juice.
  4. Optional Flavor Boost: Add honey or maple syrup and a pinch of ground cinnamon if desired.
  5. Blend Until Smooth: Blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high for 45-60 seconds until smooth and creamy with no leafy bits.
  6. Check Consistency: If too thick, add more almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time and blend again; if too thin, add more frozen banana or Greek yogurt.
  7. Serve Immediately: Pour into a glass or travel cup and enjoy fresh. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 24 hours.

Notes

Use frozen banana for creamy texture without watering down. Blend spinach first with liquid for smoothness. Adjust sweetness with optional honey or maple syrup. Store smoothie in fridge up to 24 hours and stir before drinking. For dairy-free, swap Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt and use plant-based protein powder.

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