Champion Protein Smoothie

This champion protein smoothie can be enjoyed as a pudding (use less water) or a shake. For more variety you can change up the fruit to 1/2 banana, pear, canned pumpkin, peach, etc.

Try different nut butters like macadamia nut, hazelnut, tahini (just be sure to read labels so it’s just the nut and maybe some salt).

Try different greens like romaine lettuce, chards, spinach, mint, basil. Try different spices like nutmeg and ginger. Use this recipe as a template and have fun with it.

Enough protein* to equal 20 grams (typically a scoop or two)
1 tsp vanilla and/or 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 small avocado, peeled or 2T nut butter or 2T coconut oil
1-2 rounded Tbsp ground flaxseed
About 1 cup fresh or frozen fruit
Big handful of raw greens (e.g. lettuce, kale)
2 cups water (and some ice if you like)
A few stevia drops for sweetness if desired

*Recommended Protein Powder Brands:

LivWell – Vegan Raw Plant Protein (use code Happybelly10 to receive a 10% discount)
Vega One
Jarrow Brown Rice
NutriBiotics
Dr. Mercola Miracle Whey (if no dairy sensitivity)
Xymogen’s Optimetabolix 2:1 (great for reversing insulin resistance and stabilizing blood sugar)