Green Protein Smoothie

Ingrediants

• 1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened almond milk or soy milk

• 1 ripe banana, frozen

• ½ cup (125 ml) chopped mango, frozen

• 1-2 large handfuls of baby spinach

• ¼ cup (60 ml) pumpkin seeds (pepita seeds)

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) super greens (wheat grass/Biogreens)

• optional: ½ scoop vanilla vegan protein powder + ¼ cup water

Directions

In a blender (or large tumbler if you’re using an immersion blender) layer the spinach, banana, mango, pumpkin seeds, and super greens. Add the almond milk and blend until the pumpkin seeds are really smooth. This recipe makes a single medium serving sized smoothie, full of vitamins, minerals, protein and antioxidants-enjoy!

Ingrediants

• 3/4 cup almond or soy milk

• 1 frozen banana

• 1 soft date, pitted (optional, for sweetness)

• 2 tablespoons chocolate vegan protein powder

• 1 cup ice cubes

Directions

Combine the milk alternative, banana, date (if using) and protein powder in a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth. Add in the ice and blend again until the smoothie is nice thick, with a milkshake-like texture. Serve immediately.