This smoothie has roughly 14 grams of protein. I often have this smoothie as it’s a good way to start the day with a good serving of protein and nutrients to keep you full and energized.
I also use these handy stainless steel straws to avoid plastic (because a smoothie is just better through a straw in my opinion!) and this cute mason jar glass!
High Protein Chocolate Banana Smoothie (Vegan):
Makes 1 serving
1 cup almond milk (how to make almond milk) or coconut milk (get bpa free coconut milk here)
1 banana (about 1/2 cup frozen)
2 tbsp raw cacao powder
2 tbsp collagen hydrolysate gelatin (or raw organic hemp protein for vegan)
1 tbsp almond butter or tahini
1 tsp coconut oil (it’s important to have saturated fat with protein & green powders so that your body can absorb it along with the other fat-soluble vitamins)
1/2 tsp maca (optional- this is great for balancing hormones)
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
1 tsp vitamineral green (optional- this is a great way to include some extra vitamins and minerals)
1. Place all ingredients in a high powered blender. I prefer the vitamix because it’s so powerful and can be used for almost everything! The blendtec is also a good option.
2. Blend on high until all ingredients are blended. Add ice or water to desired consistency.
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I was trying to to look at Vitamix blenders. Which one do you recommend?
Great recipe, but roughly 14g of protein? Is it in the hemp protein powder? Can I substitute powdered egg whites instead?
Sad to say, hemp protein powder is not in my food budget, when I’m feeding two little ones, a husband with a bad back who has been unable to find work, and myself as the only bread winner in the family.
I love your recipes, but it saddens me to no end that I must succumb to food banks with their over abundance of high carb garbage and even less access to green vegetables outside of canned goods. When you’re poor and live in the inner city, feeding everyone and paying the rent are two hard choices I face every month.
I would recommend you substitute whole eggs…not powdered egg whites.
Yes, the hemp protein powder is where the protein comes from. Sorry you’re struggling. I would use what works for you. If you have access to good quality pastured eggs, I would substitute whole eggs. I would prioritize whole food sources of protein over protein powders if you can’t afford the good stuff.
Lovely made this for breakfast this morning. Even made my own tahini as I couldn’t get nut butter. 😀
Very refreshing glad I had bananas already frozen in my freezer. 😀
Awesome! So glad you liked it Hazel! And I hope you’re feeling good and enjoying the paleo meal plan 🙂