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Protein powder is gross– you can’t change my mind. I’ve tried so many (and wasted so much money)! Not a single one didn’t impart some funky weird flavour and an awful gritty texture. Not. One. This smoothie contains a whopping 36g of protein and 23g of fiber from whole and fermented foods alone….and it’s so delicious I drink it every morning!
It also calls for a tablespoon of chia seeds, which can really help with any, ahem, “regularity” troubles, especially if you have this smoothy daily.
The Best Protein-Packed Smoothie That Doesn’t Use Protein Powder
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servingsIngredients
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
1 Tbsp Hemp Seeds
1/4 cup Raw Almonds
1 or 2 Pitted Dates
3/4 cup Homemade Milk Kefir (see notes for substitutes)
1/2 cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt
1/2 – 1 cup Frozen Spinach
1 Frozen Banana
1 cup Frozen Mixed Berres
Directions
- Add chia seeds and water to a high-speed blender and leave to soak for 10-15 minutes.
- Add all remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
Notes
- If you don’t have milk kefir, you can use 1/2 cup of any milk and increase the Greek Yogurt to 1 cup.