Supercharged Green Smoothie
gluten free, vegetarian, Low FODMAP, nutrient rich
This smoothie recipe was developed under advice from dietician. At a time when I desperately needed to gain weight and pack in nutrients and when I was struggling to hold down any form of solid food - this smoothie literally saved my life! (ok ok slight exaggeration there). Its full of protein, calcium, fibre, and omega 3 and will leave you feeling full and ready to tackle the rest of the day. These are brilliant first thing in the morning for breakfast or for a quick lunch or for a boost pre/post workout. Trust me when I say this is delicious and its a recipe I personally use several times a week, especially when I am having a low energy day/feeling run down.
I personally use ElementGold Plus+ as my protein powder of choice, because that’s what works for me. Add whatever vanilla/plain protein powder you love most!
Supercharged Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 firm banana, peeled and sliced
- handful of spinach*
- 100g vanilla protein powder / 2 scoops** such as ElementGold Plus+ Unsweetened Vanilla
- 1 tsp ground flaxseed
- 1 TBSP nut butter (smooth peanut butter or almond)
- 1 heaped TBSP Greek Yoghurt
- Low FODMAP milk
Instructions
- Place ingredients 1 through 6 into a personal blender.
- Cover with low FODMAP milk.
- Blitz until there are no lumps and serve immediately... with a straw!
Notes
*I suggest an adult sized handful as this is an area you may like to adjust to your tastes. I grab 2-3 large perpetual spinach leaves from the garden chopped up. This is the equivalent to a handful of baby spinach. Always weight your spinach against the Monash App recommendations if you are unsure.
**2 scoops will give you a nice texture, however there are many factors determining how much protein powder you can or should consume. Some days I have 2 scoops, others 3! Tailor this to your individual needs and balance out with adding more milk to smooth out the texture.
Try swapping out the banana for a kiwifruit if you are finding yourself a little constipated or adding in a TBSP of avocado for an extra boost of fatty acids.