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Chocolate Nutty Banana-Strawberry

Smoothie Recipe 🍓🍌🥬

This creamy, chocolatey smoothie is the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition, packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and healthy fats to fuel your body and mind. 🌱✨

Ingredients (Serves 1-2):

  • 1/2 banana (approx. 50g) 🍌
  • Small handful of strawberries (4-5 berries, fresh or frozen; approx. 70g) 🍓
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter 🥜
  • 1 tablespoon hemp hearts 🌱
  • 1 large handful of greens (spinach, romaine, or frozen spinach; approx. 40g) 🥬
  • 1 tablespoon fair trade raw cacao powder 🍫
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, oat, etc.; approx. 120-240ml) 🥛

Instructions:

  1. Start with the greens: Add your leafy greens and plant-based milk to the blender. Blend until smooth to create a liquid base.
  2. Add the flavor and nutrition: Add the banana, strawberries, almond butter, hemp hearts, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
  3. Blend until creamy: Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add water or ice to adjust the consistency to your liking.
  4. Taste and tweak: Taste your smoothie and adjust for sweetness by adding a date or two, if desired.
  5. Serve immediately: Pour into a glass or jar and enjoy!

This smoothie not only tastes amazing but also provides essential nutrients to fuel your energy and keep you feeling great throughout the day. Perfect as a breakfast, snack, or post-workout boost! 🌟💪

 

Nutrition Commentary 🍓🍌🥬

This Chocolate Nutty Banana-Strawberry Smoothie is a nutrient-packed powerhouse, offering a blend of healthy carbohydrates, protein, and fats to fuel your body and mind.

The natural sugars from bananas and strawberries provide quick energy, while almond butter and hemp hearts add protein and healthy fats to keep you full and satisfied.

Packed with vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C from strawberries, iron from spinach, and magnesium from cacao, this smoothie supports immune function, reduces fatigue, and boosts overall vitality.

Anti-inflammatory Omega-3s from hemp hearts and antioxidants in cacao promote heart and brain health, while the fiber from greens and fruits aids digestion and supports a healthy gut.

Unlike heavily processed protein powders, this smoothie uses whole, plant-based ingredients for a more balanced, natural approach to nutrition.

Perfect for busy days, this quick and easy smoothie is a delicious way to nourish your body and elevate your energy! 🌱🍓🍌