We are taking the plain ol' strawberry banana smoothie to the next level. This is my Mint Strawberry Banana Smoothie and you're going to love how fresh this tastes. If you have a mint plant growing in your backyard, this is how you're going to put it to good use.
When it comes to building the right smoothie, it's about making a delicious one, of course, but also adding ingredients in that will help you feel fuller for longer, stabilize your energy levels, and provide your body with the nutrients it needs to feel and work at its' best. You want protein, fiber, healthy fats, and carbs just like in any meal. Protein, healthy fats, and fiber are going to be the factors that help stabilize your blood sugar and allow your body to use any glucose coming in at a slowerrrr rate.
We have strawberry and banana as our base, protein powder, chia seeds and oats for extra fiber, date syrup and mint for flavor, and almond milk to blend it all up. Make this before you're off to school or work if you're in a rush, or make it after a good workout to refuel your body. Your body will love it no matter when you have it.
Yields: 1
Portion: 1 smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 6 minutes
This recipe is dairy free and can be gluten free if you use GF oats.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cup frozen strawberries
1 frozen banana
1 scoop protein powder of choice (vanilla)
1 tsp chia seeds
¼ cup oats
1/2 - 1 tsp date syrup
1 cup almond milk
3 fresh mint leaves
Instructions:
1. Blend: add all ingredients into a blender except the almond milk and mint. Wait to add the almond milk until the end. Blend well. Add the fresh mint leaves and blend again. Enjoy!
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