My Favorite Smoothie Recipe

a purple smoothie in a clear glass on a marble coaster set on a marble table with a cream colored linen tea towel and a white background

Today, I’m sharing my favorite smoothie recipe ever. I love having smoothies for breakfast especially now that I’m working out in the morning. This smoothie is filled with healthy carbs, protein, some good fats and tastes delicious. This particular mix of ingredients is perfection for me. Below, I’ll go through each ingredient and why I include it, along with some tips for making the best smoothie possible.

assorted bowls on a marble table with smoothie ingredients: spinach, almond milk, banana, cherries, hemp seeds, protein powder, and cocoa powder

Almond Milk // Use any kind of milk you like (cow’s milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc.). My almond milk of choice is the unsweetened variety from Califia Farms.

Spinach // I always add a little something green to my smoothies for the extra vitamins and minerals. Spinach blends well, and you can’t taste it AT ALL. I also use baby kale sometimes.

Protein Powder // I’ve used so many different protein powders, and I’m not loyal to one particular brand, but I do like the Tone It Up Vanilla Protein Powder, which is a vegan blend of protein sources and available at Target. I usually buy vanilla because it’s more versatile, but you can substitute a chocolate variety if you really like chocolate.

Frozen Cherries // You need to use frozen cherries if you want a creamy thick smoothie. You can substitute other berries, but I really like the combination of cherries and chocolate. I usually buy the organic frozen cherries from Costco. Note that in the picture above, I have the Very Cherry Blend from Trader Joe’s which works, too!

Banana // Like above, always use frozen bananas for extra creaminess. I like to freeze ripe bananas cut up in pieces for my smoothies. Also, don’t use an unripe banana which isn’t sweet at all.

Hemp Seeds or Flax Seeds // I like adding some healthy fats to my smoothies for satiety. I like hemp seeds because they also have some protein, but ground flax seeds work, too.

Cocoa Powder // For that yummy chocolate flavor, of course.