Pea Smoothie with Frozen Green Peas

This frozen green pea smoothie has a mild flavor, with a ton of nutrients.  Paired with bananas and dates this frozen pea smoothie makes for a sweet treat full of nourishment for the day.

A green pea smoothie is the perfect smoothie recipe for breakfast or a snack. It is a pea protein shake, but without pea protein powder.

I talk about how smoothies can help you sneak in vegetables and nutrients in this article about how to make smoothies for blood pressure, and this list of 19 DASH diet smoothies. This pea smoothie is no different!

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Green Pea Nutrition

I do like using pea protein and have even used pea protein powder in these turmeric energy balls, but I challenge you to try to use frozen peas in a smoothie because they are inexpensive and full of nutrients!

In the table below, look at how many heart healthy nutrients are in one cup of green peas:

Calories (kcal)117
Protein (g)8
Fiber (g)8
Magnesium (mg)48
Potassium (mg)354
Nutrition in 1 cup of frozen peas (1)

Are Green Peas Good For Smoothies?

Green peas are good for smoothies because they are an excellent source of fiber and protein. They blend in almost any blender and are pretty tasteless.

Can You Add Frozen Peas To Smoothies?

Yes, you can add frozen peas to smoothies! Adding frozen peas offer a nutritional boost, and their sweet taste adds a refreshing twist to a traditional smoothie. As a bonus, adding frozen peas to smoothies you don’t need to add any ice!

Green pea smoothie surrounded by frozen peas on a wood table.

Why Make A Green Pea Smoothie?

  • It has 20 grams of protein in one smoothie
  • Has 11 grams of fiber in one smoothie
  • Does not use protein powder
  • Contains plant protein
  • It can be made ahead
  • It is sustainable
  • the addition of fruit makes this smoothie sweet

The question should be why NOT use frozen peas in smoothies?

Ingredients

Ingredients in a frozen pea smoothie include:

Ingredients for pea smoothie presented in 7 bowls which include soy milk, greek yogurt, frozen banana, frozen peas, frozen spinach, chia seed and one date.

Image of Veronica Rouse with Free 7 day heart healthy meal plan freebie.

How To Make

It can’t get any easier to make this pea smoothie.  Combine all of the ingredients in a blender, and blitz!  If you want to be really picky, try blending the milk and spinach first to get the greens nicely mixed.  Then add the green peas, banana, and dates.

 And because the peas are frozen, it means you don’t have to add any ice.

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Variations

  • Don’t have spinach? Try kale. These greens are a really important part of the MIND diet.  
  • Want to make this dairy-free? Add coconut yogurt
  • Add a scoop of nut butter!
  • Don’t have chia seed? Try ground flaxseed instead.

Other Beans To Try in Your Smoothie

Final Thoughts

Tell me you are going to try this bright green pea shake? Remember, it will meet your health goals too!

Recipe by Brooke Harris, Nutrition Student. Article was written by Veronica Rouse, MAN, RD, CDE.

Green smoothie in a clear container being held by a hand with a green and white straw in front of a white background.

Pea Smoothie

Frozen green peas have a mild flavor, with a ton of nutrients.  Paired with bananas and dates makes for a sweet treat full of nourishment for the day.
4.25 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 327 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 banana
  • ½ cup green peas frozen
  • ½ cup spinach
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 1 date pitted
  • cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup unsweetened soy milk

Instructions
 

  • In a blender add all ingredients together
  • Blend until smooth
  • Serve cold and enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 20gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 131mgPotassium: 1131mgFiber: 11gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 2545IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 442mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Frozen Green Peas, Green Pea, High Protein, Smoothie
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