Protein warrior smoothie

Protein warrior smoothie

This Protein warrior smoothie is a great breakfast or post-workout snack; it makes 1 litre. You can use the water from a fresh young coconut for the coconut water, or purchase coconut water from the supermarket or health food store.

PREP TIME 5 minutes | SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS

• 250g frozen chopped mango
• 2 bananas (260g)
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp linseeds
• 1 tbsp almond spread
• 2 tbsp pea protein powder
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 ¾ cups  coconut water
• 1 cup ice
• 2 tsp flaked coconut, optional
• Baby mint leaves and edible flowers, optional

METHOD

BLEND all ingredients, except flaked coconut, mint and edible flowers, until smooth.

POUR smoothie into two large milkshake glasses. Top with flaked coconut, mint and edible flowers.

FOOD TEAM TIP: Brown rice protein can be used in place of pea protein powder.

Print Recipe

Protein warrior smoothie

Serves: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 250g frozen chopped mango
• 2 bananas (260g)
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp linseeds 
• 1 tbsp almond spread
• 2 tbsp pea protein powder
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 ¾ cups coconut water
• 1 cup ice
• 2 tsp flaked coconut, optional
• Baby mint leaves and edible flowers, optional

Instructions

1

Blend all ingredients, except flaked coconut, mint and edible flowers, until smooth.

2

Pour smoothie into two large milkshake glasses. Top with flaked coconut, mint and edible flowers.

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