Purple Monster Smoothie

This is probably my favourite smoothie yet! I have really been trying to incorporate a lot into smoothies. The reason being? You can mask a lot of nutrients and squeeze in a serving or two of vegetables, especially greens! I've tried to make this smoothie a balance of healthy proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. It will leaving you feeling more full for longer making it a great breakfast option, and is convenient to take to go! It incorporates all macronutrients but still tastes great! You can also find it on my instagram page @thehealthybeanottawa! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

This smoothie is also great for my cardio junkies. If you are a runner, cyclist, swimmer, or love cardio at the gym, this smoothie provides you with an excellent protein to carbohydrate to fat ratio for before of after your workout. I have been passing this smoothie on to runners for a few months now. It has been such a big hit so it is time to make it public!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup frozen blueberries

• 1 ripe banana

• 1 scoop of protein powder (I recommend The Healthy Bean Organic Brown Rice Protein Powder OR The Healthy Bean New Zealand Whey Isolate Vanilla flavoured!)

• 1/2 tbsp chia seeds

• 1/4 cup of oats

• 1/4 cup coconut yogurt (or greek yogurt full fat) vanilla

• 1/2 cup orange juice

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1/2 cup spinach, tightly packed

• Top with water

• 1/2 tsp maca powder (optional)

• 1-2 scoops spirulina, blue or green! (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. If you like your smoothie a bit more liquid-y, just add more water!

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS

*Percent values based on a 2000 calorie diet

**Values are approximate

Makes 1 serving

Calories 580

Total Fat: 12 g

Total Carbohydrate: 94 g

Dietary Fiber: 18 g

Sugars: 40 g

Protein: 24 g

Vitamin A: 200%

Vitamin B12: 66%

Vitamin B6: 38%

Vitamin C: 98%

Iron: 29%

Magnesium: 29%

Calcium: 100%