SmoothiesHigh ProteinVegetarianGluten Free
Green Machine Recovery Smoothie
Spinach, banana, protein and pineapple - 32g protein in a glass that doesn't taste like grass.
Prep
5m
Cook
0m
Total
5m
Servings
1
kcal
410
Protein
32g
Carbs
52g
Fat
8g
Macros per serving
Overview
Why it works
A green smoothie that actually tastes like dessert. Pineapple and banana mask the spinach completely while delivering recovery-grade vitamins.
- Spinach delivers nitrates that improve training endurance.
- Pineapple bromelain aids protein digestion and reduces soreness.
- Vanilla whey gives 25g of fast-absorbing recovery protein.
Ingredients
Ingredients · 1 servings
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 scoop vanilla whey
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 300 ml coconut water
- Ice as needed
Instructions
Step by step
- 1
Add coconut water, then spinach, then frozen fruit and protein.
- 2
Blend high 60 seconds until silky.
- 3
Pour and drink within 30 minutes for best recovery.
Pro Tips
Coach-level details
- Freeze banana in coins for easier blending.
- Add 1 tsp matcha for caffeine pre-workout.
- A squeeze of lime brightens the entire flavor.
Storage & Swaps
Keep it, swap it, save it
Storage
- Best fresh.
- Will oxidize within 2 hours.
- Label containers with the prep date.
Smart swaps
- Plant protein for fully vegan.
- Mango instead of pineapple.
- Add 1/4 avocado for creaminess and extra fats.
Pair with a program
Eating right is half the result.
Plug this recipe into an Onyx program for the other half - periodized training that actually moves the needle.