Nutrient Dense Green Protein Smoothie (freezer prep)
Made with avocado, fresh greens, delicious sweet fruit, protein powder and pineapple juice, this easy smoothie takes just a few minutes of prep time and has incredible health benefits while tasting delicious. With abundant amounts of fiber, vitamin C, A, E and K, and with minerals like potassium, iron, calcium and manganese, this green smoothie is a great way to get energy and nutrition with a bonus of added protein.
I’ve been drinking this nutrient-dense healthy green protein smoothie every day and it changes the course of my entire day. It’s not only nutritious but it makes my mornings a breeze with frozen smoothie packs in the freezer for grab-and-go.
This breakfast smoothie is meant to be prepped into freezer bags because no one wants a warm smoothie, including you. So prep ahead, make the bags and simply add the liquids in the morning for your morning smoothie. I typically prep 2 weeks of these bags at a time and make with a plant-based protein powder which is easier on my stomach in the morning and I never get tired of having it daily.
There’s so much you can do with smoothies. For a little variation, try my dragon fruit smoothie, tropical cottage cheese smoothie or chocolate protein smoothie.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- 24 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber.
- Simple Ingredients.
- A complete meal in one delicious smoothie.
Ingredients and Substituions:
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for this high-protein smoothie. See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and instructions.
- Avocado: use a ripe avocado for the best taste and texture. You’ll know an avocado is ripe when there’s a little give when you apply pressure to the skin. It shouldn’t be too firm but also shouldn’t be soft.
- Fresh Spinach: any leafy greens work but I fresh baby spinach isn’t as intense as kale or dark leafy lettuce.
- Green Pear: any type of pear is fine but I prefer green pears for this.
- Green Apple: a must, this smoothie just isn’t the same with a red apple, trust me
- Fresh Parsley: I love the peppery taste of the parsley mixed with all the sweet fruits.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: you can also use storebought in the container or even lime juice is wonderful!
- Pure Pineapple Juice: use 100% juice with no added sugar. If you prefer a more creamy texture, use a milk of your choice, such as almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, unsweetened coconut milk or dairy milk.
- Vanilla Protein Powder: I’ve tested this with so many different protein powders but I’ve found FlavCity is the best for this, specifically the Vegan Vanilla which is also easy on the stomach first thing in the morning.
Variations
- Add fresh banana or frozen banana.
- Add peanut butter or almond butter for a twist on flavors.
- If you prefer a thicker consistency, add Greek yogurt.
Dietary Modifications
- This recipe is gluten as is.
- For dairy-free be sure to use a dairy-free protein-powder.
Vitamins & Minerals
- Vitamin A, C, E and K
- Folate, Potassium, Iron, Calcium, Manganese
How to make this green smoothie recipe (a step-by-step visual guide):
Step 1: prep, freeze and combine
Prep 4 freezer bags with the apple, avocado, pear, spinach and parsley (image 1). Let them freeze overnight. When ready to make a smoothie, add the frozen ingredients (image 2) to the high-powdered blender with the lemon juice, pineapple juice and water (image 3), Blend until smooth (image 4). If your smoothie is too thick just add more water until it’s your desired thickness.
Expert Tip!
Be sure to use a protein powder you love the taste of that is not overpowering or chalky!
Recipe FAQs
After testing with 4 different brands and types of protein powder, I cannot recommend using FlavCity for this enough. We can use either the vanilla whey protein or the dairy-free plant-based protein powder. The dairy-free is easier on the stomach in the morning. The vegan FlavCity is higher calorie so you can use 1 scoop vs. 2 (serving size) if needed. Use code OHSNAP to save. Other protein options: PEScience Gourmet Vanilla and Clean Simple Eats Simply Vanilla – use for OHSNAP for discount on all brands.
Just be sure to use a protein powder you love the taste of as it will directly affect the taste and texture of your smoothie! I prefer something not overpowering so that the greens and pineapple shine through.
For sure but it just won’t be as cold especially if you’re apple, avocado and pears are room temp. Add ice to chill it. I also notice the blade adds a lot of heat to mine so it makes it luke warm when fresh not frozen.
I love my Vitamix! It makes the smoothest smoothie making it feel like you bought this at the smoothie store down the road for $18, but you didn’t.
FlavCity Vegan Vanilla Cream Protein Smoothie powder is used in the nureitional information. See the notes in the recipe card for more nutiriotnal information to help you adjust to your preferred protein. Use code OHSNAP to save 15%, this is my favorite vegan protein.
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Equipment
- 4 Freezer Safe Bags
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 4 handfuls fresh spinach
- 1 green pear
- 1 green apple
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 2 lemons for making the smoothie
- 3 cups pineapple juice, 100% pure for making the smoothie
- 2 cups water for making the smoothie
- 4 servings Vanilla Protein Powder (Vegan Preferred) FlavCity highly recommended
Ingredients Per Frozen Smoothie Pack
- 1/4 avocado
- 1 handful spinach
- 1/4 green pear
- 1/4 green apple
- 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley
Instructions
Prep freezer bags
- Add 1/4 avocado, 1 handful of spinach, 1/4 of the pear, 1/4 the apple, and 2 Tbsp. of parsley to each of your 4 freezer safe bags. Place the bags in the freezer and freezer overnight before using. This ensures a nice cold thick smoothie in the morning and preps you for smoothies for the week.
Smoothie
- When ready to enjoy, add the contents of one freezer bag to a high speed blender with 1/2 lemon juiced, 3/4 cup of pineapple juice, 1/2 cup of water and 1 serving of protein powder. Blend until smooth and no chunks remain. If needed add extra water to your desired consistency.
- Optional: top with chia seeds and hemp seeds for added nutrition and crunch. Adjust with added lemon juice as needed.
Notes
- Nutritional information is for 2 scoops of FlavCity Vegan Vanilla Cream protein powder which is higher calorie than others and I highly recommend this smoothie using it.
- Nutritional information without protein so you can add your preferred protein powder – 156 cals: 3 protein, 5 fat, 27 carbs, 4 fiber, 20 sugars
- Protein Powder Notes: my preferred is the FlavCity Vegan Vanilla Cream which produces a higher calorie full meal smoothie that isn’t chalky, grainy or overpowering in protein flavor. Other options: PEScience Gourmet Vanilla and Clean Simple Eats Simply Vanilla – use for OHSNAP for discount on all brands. Use one you LOVE the flavor of as it’ll directly effect the smoothie.
- You’ll learn what flavors you need to adjust for your liking, ex. sometimes I add extra lemon juice or spinach depending on what extra flavor I want that day.
- I use a Vitamix blender which handles the frozen contents well. Use a good high speed blended for a smooth smoothie.
This sounds delicious! The recipe calls for 1 apple, but then says to add 1/2 apple to each of 4 bags. Do you mean 2 apples or 1/4 of apple to bags?
1/4 per, was a typo there but had it in the per smoothie! Thank you!