Green Monster Yogurt Smoothie
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A well balanced breakfast in a glass or nutrient-dense post workout shake!
Author: Crystal
Recipe type: Smoothie
Serves: 1 smoothie
Ingredients
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (0-2% MF)
- 2 handfuls spinach
- 1 ripe banana
- 2-3 medjool dates
- 1 T chia seeds or ground flax seeds
- 1 T natural peanut butter (or try PB2 for a lower calorie alternative)
- 1.5 cups water (or milk for added calcium)
- Ice to taste
Instructions
- Measure out all ingredients into a high powered blender.
- Blend for at least 1 minute, or until all the ingredients are well mixed/liquified.
- Enjoy!
Notes
To make this smoothie vegan or dairy free, simply substitute the greek yogurt with plant-based protein powder
For a lower calorie version consider substituting the peanut butter with PB2 powdered peanut butter. You can also cut out the dates and use a bit of stevia for extra sweetness
For a lower calorie version consider substituting the peanut butter with PB2 powdered peanut butter. You can also cut out the dates and use a bit of stevia for extra sweetness
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 smoothie Calories: 481 Fat: 14g Carbohydrates: 71g Fiber: 11g Protein: 24g
Recipe by Crystal Higgins at https://crystalhiggins.com/green-monster-smoothie/