HEMP PROTEIN POWER SMOOTHIE
Hey all!
It's recipe time... and today I have a reallllly good one for you!
Since becoming a vegetarian, I have been playing around with recipes and ways that I can keep my protein intake up. Since being home [in the states] I have been using hemp protein for my smoothies. It is just a raw, unflavored form of phenominal protein.... but it was honestly out of my wheelhouse. I am used to using a flavored blend or my go-to Evolv that I have been using for almost 3 years now. But, adding more plant based in brought hemp protein into my life.
SO.... it is flavorless... but it takes like dirt basically hahaha! [Don't worry, this recipe somehow ends up being delicious, I swear!]
Moral of the story, I was like.... "okay, I have to create something really good in order for this to work out" and I DID IT! [Also, don't let this story fool you, it took me a couple times until I really nailed it lol]
I also have been making these for my husband, and he loves them too! Which, if you follow his journey at all... he is NOT about eating stuff that isn't tasty... so I feel like I really scored here.
Okay, let's get into it. This smoothie is freaking packed full of macronutrients [protein + carbs + fat] AND micronutrients [vitamins + minerals]. It is an awesome way to get in Protein, Fiber + Iron... which are all common aspects of our nutrition that can typically be lacking.
[But be careful, it has a lot of fiber - 23 grams - and if you are not used to a fiber rich diet, maybe have 1/2 a serving first so you're not running to the bathroom. Or you can always use less hemp powder or chia seeds, which is were a lot of the fiber is coming from.]
As you will see below in the Nutrition Facts... this smoothie does have sugar, which can be reduced by using less berries and banana. BUT I do recommend eating this in the morning or for lunch due to the sugar content [even if it is a natural source - allow your body to burn those sugars off during the day!]
HEMP PROTEIN POWER SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS:
- Hemp Protein Powder | 1/4 cup
- Matcha Green Tea | 1 tbsp
- Ripple Pea Milk | 8 oz
- Water | 2 oz
- Tumeric Powder | 1/2 tbsp
- Chia Seeds | 1 tbsp
- PB2 | 1.5 tbsp
- Blueberries | 1/4 cup
- Banana | 1/2 large
- Spinach | 1 cup
DIRECTIONS:
- Combine all ingredients into blender or smoothie mixer
- Blend on high for 10 seconds
- Shake or stir to ensure all ingredients are mixed
- Note: you can use more water if you prefer a less thick consistency of the smoothie
- Blend again on high for 5-10 seconds or until mixed thoroughly
- ENJOY!
NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories 553 | Carbs 61 grams | Protein 42 grams | Fats 17 grams | Fiber 23 grams | Sugar [natural sources] 33 grams
Below, I have linked a few of the ingredients to Amazon where you can purchase them online! If you're like me... online shopping can just be soooo much easier sometimes!
*Ripple Pea Milk can be purchased at Target*
I hope you love this recipe as much as I do!
If you try this out, tag me in a pic of the smoothie AND use the hashtag #brittanyjoneswellness :) I love to see my recipes being enjoyed!
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Have a great day, talk soon.
XO, Brittany