If any of you are like me when it's hot out you find it hard to find the desire to eat anything heavy. In fact I almost prefer to drink my meals during the warmer weather. To do this and still get great nutrition I like to try out new smoothie recipes. This one was a winner for me, but not be for everyone:)
The smoothie contains healthy fats, carbs and protein, and was so delicious in fact that it was gone quickly.
Serves 2
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup coconut water
Note: I only had unsweetened original coconut milk on hand, so I used that and filtered water.
1 tbsp Vanilla Vegan Protein Powder (can use more but will require additional liquid)
1/2 tsp probiotic powder
1 tsp wheat grass powder
1/2 tsp spirulina powder
1/2 tsp Chlorella powder ( or additional 1/2 tsp spirulina)
2 cups firmly packed baby spinach
2 cups frozen banana slices ( about 2 large) - (I generally have frozen banana on hand whenever they become overripe I cut them up and individually quick freeze before I store in a container)
3/4 cup raw unsalted cashews, soaked
1/4 cup firmly packed mint leaves
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp peppermint extract (did not have any so used extra mint leaves) - optional
1 tbsp coconut nectar or 2 chopped, pitted and soaked dates
1 cup ice cubes
1/ Put all in blender and blast on High for approximately 1 minute; until smooth and creamy.
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