Cinna-PB and Mango/Blueberry Protein Smoothie - with Spinach

Options
meagalayne
meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
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've recently discovered the amazing combination of vanilla + cinnamon + PB + mango/blueberry and wanted to try it as my morning smoothie. It makes a great dessert so I figured breakfast had to be great...

I was right!

Into my Ninja, in this order...
5 ice cubes
30 gram vanilla ice cream flavoured whey isolate
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 Tbsp natural PB
70 grams baby spinach
100g frozen mango pieces, unsweetened
70g frozen blueberries
8oz unsweetened almond milk

Blend everything together for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Once blended, serve in your largest glass. It's enormous! :bigsmile:

Rough stats with my ingredients - 357 calories, 11g fat, 31g protein, 9g fiber
Totally delicious!

I'll be posting more spinach smoothie experiments in the coming weeks. Part 1-6 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
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/910985-strawberry-coconut-protein-smoothie-with-spinach

Replies

  • purple_orchid
    purple_orchid Posts: 129 Member
    Options
    Thank-you!!
  • Dencrossgirl
    Dencrossgirl Posts: 501 Member
    Options
    Thank you for posting all these recipes. I have recently broke down and started drinking my spinach too. Only reason I never did it sooner was because I like eating spinach just in a salad and in a smoothie it felt like a waste of flavour. But eating four cups of spinach takes way longer than drinking four cups so time wins again.
  • TendaiMa
    TendaiMa Posts: 72 Member
    Options
    Thanks for sharing these....I'm a true smoothie addict as a meal replacement. I'll give spinach in smoothies a try.
  • Jlbland123
    Jlbland123 Posts: 34 Member
    Options
    Thanks!
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    Options
    Most welcome! Spinach smoothies are becoming my favourite breakfasts. I prefer them with spinach than without. You'll never go back!
  • BCSMama
    BCSMama Posts: 348
    Options
    I put spinach in all of my smoothies and love it. I just add my ingredients into my magic bullet and cram as much spinach as I can :-)
  • dmaloof2013
    dmaloof2013 Posts: 134 Member
    Options
    Yay! I have a Ninja and I have been making smoothies in it for a while now, but it's nice to have more recipes!
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    Options
    I'm bumping this because it was delicious! Seriously! :laugh:
  • Corjogo
    Corjogo Posts: 201 Member
    Options
    BBBBUmp
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    Options
    I got so excited after bumping that I had this again for breakfast Fri morning. It was as good as I remembered :bigsmile: