This spinach smoothie delivers protein to get your day going, and it’s easy to put together! Like many green smoothies, it works well for breakfast or after a morning workout.  It’s also easy to throw in a travel mug and head out the door to start your morning commute.

Active time: 5 minutes | Total time: 5 minutes

Simple Protein Spinach Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 cup (30g) baby spinach, lightly packed
• 1/2 cup (122g) 2% milk
• 3/4 cup (112g) pineapple chunks, frozen
• 1/4 (25g) small banana, frozen
• 1/2 cup (122g) plain 2% Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp honey

Directions

Puree spinach and milk in a high-power blender. Add frozen fruit, yogurt and honey and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass (or travel mug) and enjoy!

Serves: 1  |  Serving Size: 1 smoothie

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 245; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 122mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 30g; Protein: 17g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 575mg; Vitamin C: 17%; Calcium: 30%

Originally published March 6, 2020; Updated April 2026