This delicious powerhouse is how I started off my Sunday. I have a habit of repeating the same breakfast (yogurt, granola and almond butter) over and over again. So I’m trying to add some variety and pack more nutrients into my breakfasts once and a while. Smoothies are the perfect AM treat in the heat of the summer. My apartment has become a bit of a tropical rainforest, in that it’s hot and humid as one. Long story short these smoothies will be a new staple. Oh, and it keeps me full for hours (which is QUITE an accomplishment)

Frozen Bananas makes this smoothie nice and thick. You can adjust the amount of almond milk (or use coconut water) to adjust how thin or thick you like. (I prefer to eat my smoothies with a spoon).

The Protein Powder adds a nutritional punch. My favorite vegan protein powder is made using pea protein and made by Naturade. I also use Designer Whey vanilla once in a while but I prefer pea.

The Kale adds a nutritional punch and is a great source of vitamin A, K and C as well as a host of other benifts. It also gives your smoothie a nice green hue and makes you feel like a badass for drinking your veggies at breakfast. The later benefit is my favorite.

Finally cinnamon, almond extract, vanilla extract and powdered PB makes this AM smoothie extra indulgent without added sugar or unnecessary calories (‘cuz we’re saving those for spoonfuls of almond butter later #priorities).

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
• 4 oz of almond milk
• 1 handful of kale
• 1 dash of cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp of almond extract
• 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp of powdered PB (like PB2)

Directions:

• Put frozen banana, kale and protein powder in high powered blender or food processor
• Pour almond milk over banana, kale and PP and add remaining ingredients
• Blend until smooth
• Top with your favorite granola, seeds or drink by itself
• Bonus points: mason jars DO make everything better

Optional Toppings:

• Homemade Granola (recipe)
• Toasted Coconut (my favorite)
• Chia Seeds
• Hemp Seeds

Eat/drink up!

Your Turn:

• What are your go to smoothie ingredients?

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