This lean, green smoothie offers up fruit, veggies, and much-needed protein. Simply blend apples, banana, spinach, and whey powder .
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
- Blend apple juice, banana, loosely packed chopped spinach or kale, protein powder and berries
- Add ice cubes for a thicker texture
- Blend until smooth
Editor's Note: This recipe was originally published on , and was last reviewed on .
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