The Best Protein-Packed Smoothie – No Protein Powder Required

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

Recipe by Heather O'Shea

Servings

1

servings

Ingredients

• 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.