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Wake Up and Go: Green Energy Morning Smoothie Recipe

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This lean, green smoothie offers up fruit, veggies, and much-needed protein. Simply blend apples, banana, spinach, and whey powder .

Learn how to make this green energy smoothie recipe

Cooking Time: 10 Minutes

Recipe Serves: One

Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup frozen berries
  • 2 cups loosely packed kale or spinach
  • 2 tablespoons of protein powder. We suggest whey, but soy or pea protein are great options.

Directions

  1. Blend apple juice, banana, loosely packed chopped spinach or kale, protein powder and berries
  2. Add ice cubes for a thicker texture
  3. Blend until smooth

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An athletic lifestyle carries the potential for injury. Whether you’re an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, UPMC Sports Medicine can help. If you are looking to prevent, treat, or rehabilitate a sports injury, our multidisciplinary team of experts can help you get back into the game. If you are seeking to improve your athletic performance, we can work with you to meet your goals. We serve athletes and active people of all ages and experience levels. Our goal is to help you keep doing what you love. Visit our website to find a specialist near you.