Protein Power Smoothie
This smoothie is loaded with healthful and energy boosting ingredients to quick-start your day.
- Prep time: 5 min
- Makes: 2 servings
- Cook time: 0 min
Nutritional Information
PER SERVING 1 1/2 cups/375 ml
- Calories 240
- Saturated Fat 5 g
- Fat 5 g
- Cholesterol 1 mg
- Carbohydrates 34 g
- Fibre 6 g
- Sugars 23 g
- Protein 15 g
- Sodium 208 mg
- Potassium* 310 mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup / 125 g
- Naturegg Simply Egg Whites, well shaken
- 1/2 cup / 125 ml
- 2% milk
- 1/2 cup / 125 ml
- plain, nonfat or 2% Greek yogurt
- 2 cup / 500 ml
- baby spinach or kale
- 1 1/2 cup / 375 ml
- frozen blueberries
- 1
- very ripe banana, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup / 125 ml
- crushed ice
- 2 tsp / 10 ml
- flaxseed oil
- 1 tsp / 5 ml
- honey (optional to taste)
Directions
Place the egg whites, milk, yogurt, spinach, blueberries, banana, ice and flax oil into a blender. Blend, stopping to stir as needed, for 2 minutes or until smooth and well combined. Serve immediately.
Tips
Add a flavor and health boost by adding 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon, which has been shown to have antibacterial and immune boosting properties.
Substitute agave syrup for the honey.
Substitute 2% milk for skim or almond, oat or soy beverage.
This recipe was made with:
Naturegg Simply Egg Whites
Made from 100% pure egg whites. We mean simple.
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