This thick drink tastes like a healthy milkshake. It works great for a morning meal or after exercising. Adding ground flaxseed gives extra fiber without changing the flavor, which kids love.
Each serving provides more than 20 g of protein, meeting the recommended amount for a post‑workout snack.
Active time: 5 minutes | Total time: 5 minutes
Creamy Almond Butter & Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup (244 g) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup ice
- 2 medium bananas, peeled, chopped and frozen
- 2 tbsp (32 g) unsalted almond butter
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 scoops protein powder
Directions
Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth, then pour into two glasses and enjoy immediately.
Serves: 2 | Serving size: about 1 ½ cups
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 389 | Total Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 3 mg | Sodium: 191 mg | Carbohydrate: 46 g | Dietary Fiber: 7 g | Sugar: 25 g | Protein: 20 g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium 777 mg, Iron 9 %, Vitamin C 18 %, Calcium 31 %.