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Yes, this smoothie is as delicious as it sounds! It’s a great source of fiber, protein, calcium, iron, and too many antioxidants to count! Another thing I love about this drink—with 17 grams of protein, it really sticks with you even though it isn’t packed with calories. Don't hesitate to serve it to your kids too. My two year old loves it.

When choosing ingredients, I always recommend organic products. They’re healthier and typically taste better. Feel free to modify this drink but don’t leave out the peanut butter or your favorite nut butter! It makes a huge difference in the flavor and the drink just isn’t the same without it. I have used sunflower seed butter and liked it.

I've tried a couple different types of protein powder in this smoothie. A scoop of Vega One vanilla nutritional shake also tastes good. It’s slightly sweeter than the Garden of Life RAW protein powder.

Occasionally, I add a little cardamom or pumpkin pie spice powder. My husband likes to add maple syrup or coconut palm sugar to increase the sweetness factor. Either way, it always tastes like an oatmeal cookie.

Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 cup ice cubes

2 cups water

1 cup organic milk—I used 1%, but almond or coconut milk would also taste good.

1 scoop RAW protein powder, vanilla 

2 Tbsp organic peanut butter or your favorite nut butter

2 tsp organic cinnamon

1 scoop RAW green superfood powder, original

¼ tsp. organic pure vanilla extract

1 cup organic spinach

Blend all ingredients on high for several minutes, or until the liquid is very smooth. Drink right away. Yum!

This nutrition information is for one smoothie.

In Health and Happiness,

Kelly Harrington, MS, RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for Healthy Goods

Packed with protein, but delicious like a dessert, this protein shake is a great way to either start your day or include as a mid-afternoon snack. It would also be an effective post-workout, recovery meal. It’s easy to make, nutritious, and has the option of being vegan, depending on the protein powder you choose. I personally prefer whey protein, and if you also like whey protein, consider purchasing a whey protein that comes from grass-fed cows never given antibiotics, bovine growth hormone or any other hormones, or never fed genetically modified organisms.

This shake is a great source of calcium, potassium, and flavonoids, a powerful antioxidant.

Recipe for 1 shake:

¾ cup almond milk (I used vanilla flavor)

1 serving protein powder

          For a vegan shake, I use Garden of Life RAW vanilla protein powder 

          For a whey protein shake, I use Dr. Mercola Miracle Whey protein powder vanilla   

½ - 1 tsp. cacao powder     

½ banana (I recommend using one of those brown bananas you have in your freezer! The overripe banana adds much more flavor.)

Blend. Add ice. Blend again. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts for the Garden of Life RAW Protein Shake:

Nutrition Facts for Dr. Mercola's Miracle Whey Protein Shake:

What's your favorite smoothie recipe?

In Health and Happiness,

Kelly Harrington, MS, RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for Healthy Goods