Green Protein Power Smoothie

Spinach, protein powder, and greens powder — all your supplements in one glass.

Ingredients

• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 scoop greens powder (Athletic Greens, AG1, or similar)
• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 cup frozen mango
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp flaxseed
• Optional: 5g creatine monohydrate

Method

1. Blend spinach and almond milk first until smooth (prevents chunks).

2. Add remaining ingredients. Blend until creamy.

What You're Practicing

• Greens powder adds vitamins, minerals, and adaptogens without changing the flavor much.
• Blend greens with liquid FIRST — this prevents leafy chunks.
• The mango and banana mask any earthy taste from the greens powder.

Supplement add-ons (nutritional impact per serving):

• Creatine monohydrate (5g): +0 cal. Especially valuable if you eat plant-heavy — vegetarians have 20-30% lower muscle creatine stores than meat-eaters since creatine is found naturally only in animal tissue. Daily supplementation eliminates this gap.
• Greens powder (1 scoop, ~8g): +30 cal, +5g carbs. Stacks with the whole spinach for a double dose of greens. Provides concentrated phytonutrients (chlorophyll, lutein, zeaxanthin) that support eye health and detoxification pathways.
• Hemp seeds (2 tbsp, 20g): +111 cal, +6g protein, +2g carbs, +10g fat. Complete protein source with all 9 essential amino acids. Provides 2.5g omega-3 and 7.5g omega-6 fatty acids. Adds a mild, nutty crunch if not fully blended.
• Chlorella (1 tsp, 3g): +12 cal, +2g protein. Single-celled green algae with the highest chlorophyll concentration of any plant. Contains a unique compound (Chlorella Growth Factor) studied for immune support. Stronger taste than spirulina — start with 1/2 tsp.