Make-It-Your-Own Green Smoothie

Quick, easy, and flavorful. People shy away from greens in their smoothies, but this one will have you feeling otherwise. We also include a few ways you can customize your smoothie to make it your own.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

1 frozen banana
1 cup (30 grams) baby spinach, fresh or frozen (wring out moisture if frozen)
2 scoops collagen protein powder or vegan protein powder
1 tbsp. (7 grams) ground flaxseed
1 tbsp. (15 mL) peanut butter (or nut butter of your choice)
1 cup (237 mL) almond milk (or milk of your choice)
Sliced almonds, for serving

Directions

Add banana, spinach, protein powder, ground flaxseed, peanut butter, and almond milk to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth.

If a smoothie needs more liquid, add more almond milk or water.

Pour into a cup, top with sliced almonds, and enjoy!

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