There are certain things in a day that one just can’t do without – My power Protein Smoothies represent that for me. After a dash of apple cider vinegar mixed with lime & ginger juice in the morning I head straight to my blender. I am now conditioned in that manner. For my husband and kids too the day doesn’t begin without a smoothie.. Honestly we are all addicts.
Power Protein Smoothies
The Power Protein Smoothies give me a dash of energy to help me get through the day (with maintained energy levels). Whats more? they are insanely tasty, satiable (keeps your stomach and heart full for longer) and provide an easy way to add the required protein and fat to your daily diet in a matter of seconds. Also they are extremely customisable.. you can literally throw in whatever fruits and greens that you have at home and that power drink is ready fo you to consume.
If you are like me with extremely busy mornings then a smoothie is a perfect substitute for a breakfast or rather is can be your new breakfast. And it is a great winner with the kids too. Here’s a photo of mine enjoying her glassful.
Lets dive in then…
The Berries Smoothie
Ingredients
Ingredients to make Power Protein Smoothies
- 1 cup – Raspberries
- 1 cup – Strawberries
- 1/2 – Avocado
- 1 tablespoon – Hemp Seeds
- 1 teaspoon – MCT Oil
- Cashews – 4-5 (dont add if using cashew milk)
- 2 cups – Non dairy milk. (I like almond or cashew milk)
- 1 table spoon – Maple syrup
- 1 scoop – Protein powder (will link some of my preferred brands below)
- 4 ice cubes – optional
Instructions
Directions
- Put all the ingredients in the blender and blend together. Serve immediately.
Video
Choco Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Frozen Banana – 1
- Cocoa Powder – 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 – Avocado
- 2 cups – Non dairy milk. (I like almond or cashew milk)
- 1 table spoon – Maple syrup
- Cashews – 4-5 (Skip if using cashew milk)
- Hemp Seeds – 1 tablespoon
- MCT Oil – 1 teaspoon
- Protein powder – 1 Scoop
Instructions
Directions
- The night before peel a banana and put it in a zip lock bag
- Dump that bag in a freezer
- The next morning remove the bag from the freezer and add the banana to the blender
- Put the rest of ingredients in the blender and blend together. Serve immediately.
The Green Smoothie
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Baby Spinach – 1 cup
- Kale Leaves – 1 cup
- Banana – 1
- Apple (skin left as is) – 1
- Maple Syrup – 1 tablespoon
- Hemp Seeds – 1 tablespoon
- MCT Oil – 2 teaspoons
- 2 cups – Almond milk
Instructions
Instruction
- Put all the ingredients in the blender and blend together. Serve immediately.
- Use the greens according to your choice
Notes
- If none of these are available or if you find them too expensive, look for a protein powder which is gluten free, soy free, gmo free, dairy free and sugar free. Pea protein powders are ok too.
- If you want to make smoothies a daily habit make sure to choose your protein powders wisely. A lot of plant based protein powders give you a chalk like taste and you done want your smoothie to taste like a chalk
- Play with base flavours as much as possible.. The more variety you get in your smoothie the faster you will get addicted to it