• 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.

    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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