INGREDIENTS:
· 1 or 2 scoops of protein powder (depending on the product used, my favorite is Herbalogica)
· Handful of kale (chop up before putting in blender as kale is very dense and fibrous)
· Handful of spinach
· 6 oz of water
· 4-5 ice cubes
· 3-4 drops of Stevia, optional
Of the following you can use any combination you like. Be creative.
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· ½ banana
· ½ apple
· ½ cup blueberries
· ½ cup strawberries
· ½ cup any berries
· I ripe peach
Blend till smooth. Start with the kale, spinach and water alone as this takes a while to really process the thick fibers.
YES IT DOES TASTE GOOD!!!! TRUST ME
1 serving
Between 250 and 300 calories depending on the fruits added.
The smoothie without any fruits has about 220 calories
½ banana = 60 calories
Whole banana = 120 calories = 340 calories for the smoothie
Berries 30 to 50 calories depending on which berries used (blackberries and blueberries being the highest)
If you mix more than one serving of fruit in this smoothie, the caloric intake will be between 300 and 420 calories
For all the parents who say "my kids won't drink that" here is an idea...My daughter who is 5, says kale and raspberries taste like chocolate :-). I will go with that!! I do add a bit of chocolate stevia to the smoothie to give it a more chocolate taste.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Laurie!! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletePlease feel free to share any of your wonderful recipes with us!