Lean Green Vanilla Protein Smoothie (vegan + gluten free + high protein)
I've got the perfect summer smoothie for you! It is packed with greens, healthy fats, protein and vanilla goodness. It makes me feel refreshed after a hard workout, or a nice yoga flow. It's perfect to eat (yes, eat with a spoon) on a hot summers day!
Side note: If you don't layer your smoothies with granola then are you really living???
I am also obsessed with these WECK Jars. They are so perfect as a smoothie vessel, they are glass, really sturdy and I love that I can clearly see the layers of the smoothie inside! If you want to grab a set of 6 for yourself (which I highly recommend), go to the link & use the code RECIPES4HEALTH!
Lean Green Vanilla Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup frozen avocado cubes
You can get these at Costco, Sprouts and pretty much anywhere now a days. Or you can also purchase avocados & freeze them yourself. They make a smoothie so creamy!
1 cup fresh spinach
1 frozen banana
Preferably really ripe, the riper the banana the sweeter the smoothie
2 tablespoons almond butter
I always use Abby's Better Almond Butter (use the code RECIPES4HEALTH for 20% off your order)
1 date, pitted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla beans
1/4 teaspoon pink salt (don't skip this step)
1/2 cup - 1 cup any milk/plant based milk of choice
Directions
Blend all of the ingredients in a high powered blender on low, then slowly turn to high power for about 60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Be sure to add more liquid if needed. I prefer to begin with less liquid, then work my way little by little as I like my smoothies more creamy!
Serve with your favorite granola, some shredded coconut and any other smoothie toppings of choice!
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