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Fresh After-School Protein Smoothie Bowl with Banana and Spinach

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A quick, easy, and nourishing smoothie bowl combining ripe banana, fresh spinach, and protein powder for a creamy, naturally sweet, and energizing after-school snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large ripe banana
  • 1 cup packed fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (about 30 grams)
  • ½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (can substitute with dairy-free yogurt)
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk or any milk of choice
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 3–4 ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and measure them out.
  2. Peel and break the banana into chunks.
  3. Place 1 cup of fresh spinach leaves into the blender jar. If using frozen spinach, thaw and drain excess water.
  4. Add one scoop of protein powder to the blender.
  5. Add ½ cup Greek yogurt and ¾ cup almond milk to the blender.
  6. Optionally add 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup.
  7. Add 3-4 ice cubes for a chilled texture.
  8. Blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds, stopping halfway to scrape down the sides, until smooth and creamy with no visible spinach chunks.
  9. Pour the smoothie mixture into serving bowls (makes about 2 generous servings).
  10. Add your favorite toppings such as fresh berries, granola, sliced almonds, shredded coconut, or toasted pumpkin seeds.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Blend spinach finely to avoid leafy chunks. Adjust thickness by adding more almond milk or banana/yogurt as needed. Choose a mild vanilla or unflavored protein powder to avoid overpowering flavors. Ice cubes chill the bowl without watering it down. For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and use plant-based protein powder.

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