Strawberry Coconut Protein Smoothie - with Spinach

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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. Today I wanted something a little different and coconut + strawberry felt like a good mix.

This smoothie was the best texture and thickness yet. It was so creamy and dense - heavenly!

Into my Ninja, in this order...

5 ice cubes
30 gram vanilla ice cream flavoured whey isolate
2 Tbsp/14g organic coconut flour
70 grams baby spinach
200g frozen strawberries, unsweetened
8oz unsweetened almond milk
10g unsweetened shredded coconut.

Blend all ingredient except the shredded coconut until smooth. Once it's full blended, mix in 10 grams of shredded coconut with a spatula and serve it up in a *very* large vessel :bigsmile:

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Rough stats with my ingredients - 360 calories, 12g fat, 30g protein, 13g fiber
Totally delicious!

I'll be posting more spinach smoothie experiments in the coming weeks. Part 1-5 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
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/910923-pb2-mocha-banana-protein-smoothie-with-spinach

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  • april_mesk
    april_mesk Posts: 694 Member
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    This is awesome. I have all ingredients except for the van ice cream whey isolate. Where do I find this or did you just put powder in and ice cream?
  • CoraGregoryCPA
    CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,097 Member
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    Awesome!
  • CoraGregoryCPA
    CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,097 Member
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    I assumed the "van ice cream" was the flavor of the protein powder, no?
    This is awesome. I have all ingredients except for the van ice cream whey isolate. Where do I find this or did you just put powder in and ice cream?
  • Italiano7
    Italiano7 Posts: 382 Member
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    BUMP YUM!!
  • DorisR184
    DorisR184 Posts: 471 Member
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    Sounds delish! Thanks for sharing
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
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    This is awesome. I have all ingredients except for the van ice cream whey isolate. Where do I find this or did you just put powder in and ice cream?
    It's just the flavour of whey isolate I use. Any vanilla whey isolate powder would do. You can see the one I use here http://dreamingbegins.com/2011/07/07/vanilla-ice-cream-breakfast-shake-clean-eating/
  • MeMyCatsandI
    MeMyCatsandI Posts: 704 Member
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    Yikes! Sounds delicious!:love:
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
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    I forgot to mention that I added a little extra water - maybe 2 oz - to help it blend. It's REALLY thick and creamy. Total deliciousness!
  • purple_orchid
    purple_orchid Posts: 129 Member
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    Saving, thank-you
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
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    Welcome!
  • annascrapper
    annascrapper Posts: 132 Member
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    I'm really into the green smoothies lately so thanks for this one :)
  • bunjijk
    bunjijk Posts: 44
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    bump
  • RoseAmongThorns91
    RoseAmongThorns91 Posts: 215 Member
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    bump for later!! These sound delicious!
  • travdes
    travdes Posts: 10 Member
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    I've been doing a slight variation as my post workout shake and I love it.

    2 scoops of chocolate whey
    9 frozen strawberries
    1 cup of spinach
    1/2 can of full fat coconut milk
    1/2 cup of almond milk

    For those that are watching calories:
    Calories: 691
    Carb: 30
    Protein: 74
    Fat: 31
  • hippy2skippy
    hippy2skippy Posts: 98 Member
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  • sunnyflower1177
    sunnyflower1177 Posts: 212
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    bump sounds good!!
  • AnnaVee84
    AnnaVee84 Posts: 345 Member
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    love this and your posts, thanks! bumping! :love:
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
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    Awww Thanks! :blushing: And You're welcome!

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