Recipe: Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie
Yield: 1 serving
Servings: 1
Serving Size: 1 3/4 cups
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Recipe Description:
Greek yogurt and nut butter boost protein, and ground flaxseed adds omega-3s in this fresh fruit smoothie recipe. Use ice cubes if you like a frosty smoothie or opt for water if you don’t want it so cold.
Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 cup hulled strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 medium banana
- 1/2 cup diced mango, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon natural nut butter, such as cashew or almond
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (flaxmeal)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ice cubes or 1/2 cup water
Recipe Steps:
- Combine strawberries, banana, mango, yogurt, nut butter, flaxmeal, vanilla and ice cubes (or water) in a blender. Puree until smooth.
Recipe Nutrition:
Per serving: 359 calories; 14 g fat (2 g sat, 6 g mono); 6 mg cholesterol; 46 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 30 g total sugars; 19 g protein; 10 g fiber; 85 mg sodium; 917 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (220% daily value), Magnesium (33% dv), Folate & Potassium (26% dv), Calcium (24% dv), Vitamin A (19% dv)
3 Carbohydrate Serving(s)
Exchanges: 2 1/2 fruit, 1/2 nonfat milk, 2 1/2 fat
Recipe Disclaimer(s):
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Copyright:
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