My go-to smoothie recipe was years in the making. I really like the coconut water in it. I finally tried this alternative after not wanting the liquid base in my smoothie to be dairy or non-dairy milk. I try not to have too much dairy and non-dairy milk has a lot of additives I want to avoid. Plus non-dairy milk comes in such large containers that it often goes bad before I can use it all. I only do a few frozen berries to sweeten it some, because I don’t want it too sweet or mostly fruit-based.
This smoothie is a great way to consume a bunch of greens without it tasting grassy or having to eat a bowl full of spinach. For my protein powder, I prefer a plant-based one. Sunwarrior is my normal go-to because it tastes pretty good for a non-dairy protein powder. Both the vanilla and chocolate flavors are good. Chia seeds add some good fat. Sometimes I will add a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor or a tablespoon of coconut oil for more good fat.
Not necessary, but I find it tastes a little better when I drink it out of a mason jar with a reusable metal straw. That is my preferred way to have it.
Cheers!
Jen
Jen G’s Green Protein Smoothie
Serves: 1
Total time: 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup of coconut water
- Small handful of ice
- 2-3 frozen strawberries
- 2 handfuls of fresh baby spinach
- 1 scoop of protein powder
- Sprinkle of chia seeds
DIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients in a blender* and blend until smooth.
*The blender I use is made by Breville. Great quality and not as pricey as a Vitamix or Blendtec.
