Recipe: Almond Butter & Banana Protein Smoothie

Yield: 1 serving

Servings: 1

Serving Size: 1 3/4 cups

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Total Time (mins): 5

Recipe Description:

Almond butter adds nutty flavor plus 7 grams of protein to this healthy, protein-rich banana smoothie.

Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 small frozen banana
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 2 tablespoons unflavored protein powder
• 1 tablespoon sweetener of your choice (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4-6 ice cubes

Recipe Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Recipe Nutrition:

Per serving: 402 calories; 22 g fat (2 g sat, 11 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 37 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 14 g total sugars; 19 g protein; 9 g fiber; 376 mg sodium; 867 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Iron (56% daily value), Calcium (41% dv), Magnesium (35% dv), Potassium (25% dv), Folate (17% dv), Vitamin C (15% dv).

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