Ingredients: – 1 cup chopped kale, packed, large ribs removed – 4 ounces sliced apple (about ½ of a medium apple) – 3 fresh mint leave – 1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunk – ½ of a frozen banana – ½ cup water – 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice – 1/2 tablespoon flax seed oil – 1 teaspoon agave nectar
Instructions: 1. Add all ingredients to a high-power blender and blend until smooth.
Variations: – Add rolled oats: Whole rolled oats are a great whole grain that will add additional protein and fiber as well as a grainy texture that I love.
Add peanut butter: A spoonful of peanut butter will also add some healthy unsaturated fat as well as protein.
Switch up the greens: Try adding collard greens or kale in place of spinach. Or try a little of each.
Add powder: Try adding a heaping tablespoon of vanilla or chocolate protein powder, collagen peptides, or acai berry powder.
Make it vegan or dairy-free: Leave out the yogurt and use soy or almond milk.