Green Smoothie

This vegan green smoothie is a great way to pack in some nutrients to your meal! If you don't have the powders below, don't worry you don't need to include them, it will still taste delicious. I add them to add in extra nutrients that are hidden inside! You can whip this up as a quick breakfast or lunch packed with iron, fiber, and plant-based protein!

Nutrients

This green smoothie, given the name and color, is packed with nutrients!

Spinach: Spinach sneaks into this smoothie to add some iron and antioxidants.

Chia seeds: Chia seeds are packed with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and various micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.

Banana: Bananas are a great source of potassium, which is essential for heart health and muscle function. They also provide vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, and fiber, promoting digestion, reducing inflammation, and supporting energy levels.

Wild blueberries: Wild blueberries are packed with antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, which give them their vibrant color.

Cacao Powder: Cacao powder is packed with antioxidants and flavonoids which have been shown to help lower blood pressure.

Powders in this Green Smoothie

Along with the cacao powder, there are a few optional powders I put into my smoothies that I would recommend if you have them:

1. Protein Powder: I am pretty finicky about protein powders but have found one that doesn't upset my stomach and has only 1 ingredient in it: Naked Rice. I've been a fan of adding it to smoothies and breakfasts to add extra protein to my meals.
2. Maca Powder: Maca is a Peruvian plant that can improve your energy, mood, libido, and helps fight free radicals. It also tastes like peanut butter so it's a delicious addition you can't taste!
3. Spirulina Powder: Spirulina is a type of algae that grows in fresh and salt water. Fair warning, don't add too much of this powder as it will overpower the drink. However, spirulina powder has amazing health benefits. It contains protein, antioxidants, and is rich in vitamins E, C, and B6.

Overall, I love starting my day with a smoothie or whipping up a quick smoothie for lunch that is packed with nutrients!

Green Smoothie

This vegan green smoothie is packed with protein, nutrients, spinach, peanut butter, and cacao. Perfectly refreshing!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Servings 1

Ingredients

  

• 1 banana frozen or not
• ½ cup frozen berries I use wild blueberries and mango
• 1 ½ cups spinach
• 2 tablespoon peanut butter or other nut butter
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon flax seeds
• 2-3 tablespoon cacao powder
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1 cup non dairy milk I used almond

Optional other powders

• 1 teaspoon spirulina powder
• 2 teaspoon maca powder

Instructions

 

• Start by pouring the liquid in your blender then add the rest of the ingredients
• Blend until everything is incorporated then enjoy!
• To note, you can easily double this recipe if you'd like and save ½ in the fridge for the next day.

I hope you enjoyed this recipe. Don't forget to rate and review below! And if you're looking for another smoothie, check out this gut healthy smoothie!