The Perfect Protein Smoothie to Boost Energy and Digestive Health
A healthy easy smoothie recipe that is creamy, full of vitamins, easily adaptable, and a great way to give you the energy you need to start your day!
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 155kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon raw shelled hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground premium flaxseed or roasted unsalted sunflower kernels
- 1 tablespoon black chia seeds
- 1 large banana
- 1 sweet orange peeled
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other plant milk cold
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut water
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ¼ cup raw hazelnuts optional
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender (like a Vitamix). Start blending on speed one and immediately switch to the highest settings until you obtain a smooth light creamy drink.
- Enjoy your morning breakfast drink.
Notes
Note: If you want to store half of your drink in the fridge for later, store the drink before adding the chia seeds—blend them in before consumption. The chia seeds will give the smoothie a much thicker consistency as they swell and become gelatinous.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 2mg