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Smoothie Mixology

Recipe makes:
  • 1 smoothie
Preparation time:
  • 5 minutes

Method:

Choose one ingredient from each section and add sweetener if preferred.

 

1. Smoothie Base:

  • 24g unflavoured whey protein powder mixed with water
  • 100g Low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 125ml Unsweetened almond milk
  • Unsweetened soy milk
  • 120ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 250ml pea protein milk

 

2. Added Greens:

  • 15g Spinach
  • 15g Kale
  • 15g Mixed greens
  • 15g Rocket
  • 15g Swiss chard
  • 15g Broccoli

 

3. Healthy Fat Options & Bonus Protein:

  • 1 tbsp Linseeds (Flax seed)
  • 1 tbsp Chia seeds
  • 1tbsp Hemp seeds
  • ¼ of Ripe avocado
  • 1 tbsp Pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tsp Coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp Almond butter

 

4. Optional Berries:

  • 25g Cranberries (not dried)
  • 2 (24g) Strawberries
  • 10 (13g) Blueberries
  • 4 (7g) Raspberries
  • 3 (15g) Blackberries

 

5. Fancy Add-On’s:

  • ½ tbsp Cocoa powder
  • ½ tbsp PB2 Peanut butter powder
  • ¾ tsp Almond extract
  • ¾ tsp Vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Nutmeg
  • 1tsp Instant coffee
  • ½ tsp Ground turmeric
  • ¼ tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp Oats
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice

 

6. Make It Sweeter:

  • 1g Stevia
  • 1g Splenda
  • 1g Equal

 

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Add water, if a thinner consistency is desired.

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