Ingredient Group: Fruit, Dried Fruit & Nuts, Vegetable Recipes
Servings: 1Servings
Calories: 553kcal
Author: Gustavo De Obaldia
Cost: $4
Equipment
Blender(affiliate link)
measuring cups(affiliate link)
Cutting board(affiliate link)
Ingredients
1cupkaleraw, optionally remove stems
1cupspinachraw, / or swiss chard
3almondsraw / walnuts
2datespitted, more if want to make it sweeter
2tablespoonflax seedsor chia seeds / pumpkin seeds / or a mix
1cupsoy milkorganic / or almond milk (has more protein)
1bananaripe, frozen
½pearripe / or apple
3tablespoonsvegan vanilla protein powder
1cupwater
1cupiceabout 6 cubes
Optional
½teaspoonground cinnamon or turmeric and black pepper to fight post-workout inflammation
3teaspoonsmaca powder
Cups - Metric
Instructions
Clean. Wash all the fresh ingredients and pit the dates; then measure your ingredients with measuring spoons and/or cups.
Blend. Add everything into a high-speed blender.
Adjust. For a thicker smoothie, add more ripe pear or frozen banana. For a thinner smoothie, add more plant milk or water (it will affect sweetness). Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more dates or bananas for sweetness and more plant milk or spinach for creaminess.
Serve Cold. Smoothie leftovers will be kept in a covered mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though best when fresh.
Video
Notes
Add spirulina powder for extra protein without adding many calories. This might change the flavor of your smoothie drastically as the chlorophyll flavor is intense.Nutrition facts are calculated, including the protein powder.The protein powder accounts for 86 calories, 0 carbohydrates, and 15 grams of protein per serving.Add agave or maple syrup for extra sweetness or extra dates. We like using dates because they have a ton of beneficial post-workout benefits.