Power Protein Smoothie
This nutrient-packed smoothie is the perfect breakfast for a busy weekday. It has fruits, veggies and protein and the entire family will enjoy it!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 2 smoothies
Calories: 488kcal
- 2 bananas
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 1/2 cups baby kale
- 2 cups assorted frozen fruit
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk You may want to adjust depending on how thick or thin you like your smoothie.
Place bananas, Greek yogurt and almond butter in blender.
Add greens and frozen fruit.
Add protein powder and Chia seeds.
Pour in almond milk.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Enjoy!
- Feel free to substitute any greens for the baby kale, whatever frozen fruit you prefer and any type of almond butter or alternative milk. This recipe is extremely flexible!
- For a fun treat for the kids, pour some smoothie into popsicle molds and freeze overnight for breakfast the next day. What kid doesn't like popsicles for breakfast?
- To make this recipe vegan, omit the Greek yogurt and use either your favorite non-dairy yogurt or half of an avocado to achieve the same creaminess.
Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 1263mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 9169IU | Vitamin C: 116mg | Calcium: 540mg | Iron: 4mg