Recipe: My Go-To Protein Smoothie

For the most part, I eat a plant-based diet. I feel the best when I eat mostly vegetables, but I know that, from time-to-time, I need a little added protein that I tend to miss out on with a plant-based diet (I say this as an ex-vegetarian and much experimentation).

When those protein-deprived times come, I prefer to navigate towards sources that don’t require a sharp knife. Usually, that means a piece of fatty or flakey fish, or of course, my protein smoothie.

This is my go-to protein smoothie — the one I make when I really feel like I need a protein punch. It also has great fiber, healthy fats, and greens to really satisfy while not spiking your blood sugar/insulin levels.

Enjoy!

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

  • I like PaleoPro’s “Aztec Vanilla” because it has minimal, clean ingredients and tastes great. If you want a plant-based protein powder, I think SunWarrior does nice job.

• 1/2 cup frozen spinach

• 1/3 banana (a ripe frozen one is ideal)

• 1 TB chia seeds

• 1-2 cups of unsweetened almond milk

• Toppings: 1 TB almond butter, coconut chips (I like Dang’s without added sugar), and cacao nibs.

DIRECTIONS

• Add everything (other than the toppings) to the blender. Blend, then pour.

• Top with toppings.

• Enjoy!