High-Protein Celery Green Smoothie

High-Protein Celery Green Smoothie

Servings: 1

Protein: 32–40 g

Ingredients

• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 cup baby spinach
• ½ cucumber
• ½ green apple (optional, for sweetness)
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
• 1 scoop (25–30 g) vanilla or unflavored whey or plant protein powder
• ¾ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk for more protein)
• ½ cup ice
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
• A few fresh parsley leaves (optional)

Instructions

1. Add the almond milk to a blender.
2. Add the celery, spinach, cucumber, apple, lemon juice, ginger, and parsley.
3. Add the Greek yogurt and protein powder.
4. Blend until smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
5. Add ice and blend again until creamy.
6. Serve immediately.

Approximate Nutrition

• Calories: 330–390
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbohydrates: 20–25 g
• Fat: 6–9 g
• Fiber: 6–8 g

To Increase Protein Even More

• Use 1 cup skim milk instead of almond milk (+8 g protein).
• Increase Greek yogurt to 1 cup (+6–8 g protein).
• Add 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter (+6 g protein).
• Use a protein powder with 30 g protein per scoop.