Chocolate Green Protein Shake
– Use a high-powered blender for best results. I use a Ninja blender.
Ingredients and Directions:
16 - 20 oz. filtered water
2-3 (packed) cups greens like kale or baby kale, spinach, mixed greens, celery (cut up in 3-inch pieces), beet tops, swiss chard, romaine or greens of your choice. I do three large handfuls.
*Blend until greens are completely chopped and blended together.
Add 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (optional)
1 ripe banana (omit if on the healthy ketogenic diet)
or ½ avocado, frozen if available
Serving of protein powder according to package instructions. (I use an organic plant-based protein powder.)
2 tablespoons organic cocoa powder
1-2 tablespoons raw organic honey or dates for sweetness (optional)
Dash of cinnamon (optional)
4 ice cubes if not using frozen fruits
*Blend until all is completely mixed well. Then, enjoy! All those fruits and veggies in one powerful, healthy drink! I drink this in the mornings for breakfast when I’m not fasting. It keeps me energized and satisfied for hours until lunch!
*Pro Tip:
Use prepared green tea instead of the plain filtered water. I steep my green tea in a mason jar in the refrigerator. When the tea is ready, I add one squirt of organic liquid stevia, shaking jar to mix. Then I add this to my blender to get the added benefits of green tea! It’s a win-win!