Meal Replacement Smoothie
Servings: 1
This meal replacement smoothie blends blueberries, banana and almond butter with rolled oats and protein powder into a thick, milkshake-like drink with 34 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber. A cup of kale hides behind the berry flavor, ready in 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale
- 1 cup almond milk unsweetened
- 1 cup blueberries frozen
- ½ banana
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 2 tablespoon gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 serving protein powder
Instructions
- Pour the almond milk into a high-speed blender and add the kale. Blend until smooth.
- Add the blueberries, banana, almond butter and oats and blend until smooth.
- Add the protein powder and blend on low just to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Protein Boost: If you're hungry an hour later, add more protein next time, such as a scoop of homemade protein powder or another tablespoon of almond butter. If it feels too heavy, use fewer oats.
- Make It Thicker: Freeze the banana too for an extra-thick, cold smoothie. Skip ice, which waters down the flavor.
- Nut-Free: Use sunflower seed butter and oat milk in place of the almond butter and almond milk.
- Make Ahead: Portion the kale, blueberries, banana and oats into a freezer bag. Add the almond milk, almond butter and protein powder when you blend.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 423kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 500mg, Potassium: 641mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 2216IU, Vitamin C: 39mg, Calcium: 507mg, Iron: 2mg
