Drinking fruits and veggies is an easy way to get in the nine servings (about 5 of veggies and 4 of fruit) that are recommended for adults each day.
Here are three of my “go to” smoothie recipes that also give me plenty of protein by way of a protein powder, fiber and antioxidants.
My protein powder of choice is from Arbonne International. They make a chocolate and a vanilla flavor that taste really good.
But what I really love about them is they pass my nutritional content test: the protein is from a vegan source (no whey or casein), the carb count is low and so is the sugar count.
Green Protein Smoothie
- 2 scoops Arbonne Vanilla protein powder (if you want to use a different kind, look for one with at least 20g of protein per serving, under 20g carbs per serving and under 11g of sugar per serving)
- 5 slices frozen banana
- 1/8 cup frozen blueberries
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup baby arugula
- Dash cinnamon
- 1 small tsp almond butter (you can substitute avocado if you prefer for your healthy fat)
- 1 scoop greens powder (optional)
- 1 cup+ water
Vanilla, Spinach & Berry Protein Smoothie
- 2 scoops Arbonne vanilla protein shake mix
- handful frozen chopped spinach
- handful frozen blueberries
- 1 cup+ water
Add all ingredients to your mixer and blend away. Add additional water as needed for desired consistency.
Chocolate, Almond Butter & Banana Protein Smoothie
- 2 scoops Arbonne chocolate protein shake mix
- 5 slices fresh or frozen banana
- 1 small tsp almond butter (whatever brand you like… I use Trader Joe’s creamy with sea salt)
- 1 cup+ water
Add all ingredients to your mixer and blend away. Add additional water as needed for desired consistency.
Do you have a favorite smoothie recipe? Share it in the comments below!
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