PB2 Mocha Banana Protein Smoothie - with Spinach

meagalayne
meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
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I have been experimenting with finding alternative smoothie recipes that are a good source of protein, fat and spinach in the mornings, instead of my normal oats or omelet. I was craving coffee, tons of chocolate, and PB. It stands to reason that this smoothie turned out AMAZING.

The toughest part is getting a good, stick-to-your ribs texture but this one turned out great. I like mine thick and this one I ate with a spoon.

Into my Ninja, in this order...

7 ice cubes
30 grams decadent chocolate flavoured whey isolate
1 packet/3g instant coffee
1 Tbsp/5g unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbsp/12g PB2 Chocolate (or 1 Tbsp natural PB)
1 medium/125g slice banana, frozen
70 grams baby spinach
8oz unsweetened almond milk

Blend all ingredients but coconut until smooth - the ice could take some convincing. Once it's full blended, serve it up in a *very* large vessel and devour.

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Rough stats with my ingredients - 332 calories, 5g fat, 35g protein, 9g fiber
Totally delicious!

I'll be posting more spinach smoothie experiments in the coming weeks. Part 1-4 can be found here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/891105-almond-mango-coconut-protein-smoothie-with-spinach
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/894044-chocolate-coffee-pb2-protein-smoothie-with-spinach
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/898889-almond-blueberry-cheesecake-protein-smoothie-with-spinach
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/906563-coconut-pumpkin-frappuccino-protein-smoothie-with-spinach

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  • lynnmariestan1
    lynnmariestan1 Posts: 36 Member
    Thank you for the awesome ideas! I am always looking for healthy, low carb low sugar smoothie ideas. Thanks for sharing!!
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    You are welcome! I just made another today and can't wait to post it! :bigsmile:
  • heidibet
    heidibet Posts: 1
    Made the shake today and loved it!!! Thanks for sharing your concoction. I am just wondering about the instructions "Blend all ingredients but coconut until smooth". Is there supposed to be coconut or did you mean to type something else?
  • FFfitgirl
    FFfitgirl Posts: 369 Member
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  • FFfitgirl
    FFfitgirl Posts: 369 Member
    I love Mfp in the background

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