Naturally Sweetened Green Protein Smoothie

Have you ever really WANTED a green smoothie? I mean….really wanted one??

Me?…….. never really desired one. Until last week that is. 😉

It’s  certainly a great way to get in more greens and those of us as mothers with kids who don’t like to eat greens, a smoothie is more appealing for a child than anything!

My children do love sauteed spinach and my Kale Chips, but many times when I get my kids to eat other greens it’s in disguise! Like in my Mini Zucchini Cheese Bites or Chocolate Zucchini Bread.

This time I decided to go- for -the- green and see how they’d react.

So not as good as I had hoped. One out of three drank it. I honestly believe the green color turned them off and to be honest with you, it is kind of weird drinking a green smoothie, but the taste is fabulous!

Now if you’ve been following my blog for a while now you know I only post the very best recipes the family loves, but this time I am posting it……….

because. they. are. wrong.

Plain and simple this green smoothie has got it all! Protein, creaminess and super filling too!

The avocado idea came when I saw many WIAW bloggers over on the Peas and Crayons linky party sharing how delicious an avocado makes a smoothie. And I have used avocado in my Chocolate Pudding (which is dairy free) and  Chocolate Pudding Popsicles as well. Both are incredible so I knew this would turn out delish and I was right!

I also had a ton of kale in my fridge gifted to me by a friend at church and I hate to let things go to waste so……. green smoothie was created.

I somewhat followed my Blueberry Protein Smoothie recipe and adapted from there.

**Not sure about using egg whites? Check this post for reasons why they are perfectly safe.

*If using this in the Three Day Cleanse & Detox, remove the Greek Yogurt.

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Naturally Sweetened Green Protein Smoothie

Servings: 2

Calories: 323kcal

Author: Brenda Bennett

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Ingredients

• 1 avocado
• 2 cups fresh kale*
• 1 banana
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt nonfat
• 1 cup pasteurized egg whites**
• 1 cup ice
• 3 droppers liquid vanilla stevia

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender and blend until smooth. Adjust sweetener if needed.

Notes

*You could certainly change the kale and sub spinach instead.
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 8*

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 279mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g

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