Protein-Packed Breakfast Smoothie Print 17 LikeDislike By Megan Densmore Having a high-protein breakfast is very important for hypoglycemia, but I don’t like to eat solid food before 10 or 11 am. My days generally start much earlier than that, so a smoothie is a perfect first meal! Bonus – this is a really easy way to make sure I have green vegetables in my breakfast!This recipe makes a very thick smoothie, which is how I like it, but if you prefer a thinner smoothie sub in fresh spinach or kale in place of the frozen spinach and/or increase the amount of your almond milk. You can also add a little water into the mix to thin things out if you are staying conscious of the calorie load. If I’m feeling bold and want a more savory smoothie I sub in pre-steamed, frozen butternut squash for the fruit and add a little cardamom!
Linda Davis July 25, 2018 at 8:17 pmdoes it change the nutrition information if I used plain protein powder. Should I add a sweetner or vanilla extract? Reply ↓
Recipe Team July 26, 2018 at 11:57 amHi Linda: There are a lot of protein powders on the market, so it is hard to know exactly what the nutrition information of yours is. Adding sweetener or vanilla extract is up to you, if you want the extra flavor and sweetness. If you choose to add sweetener, make sure you watch the quantities so you don’t add a lot of empty calories. Reply ↓
Hannah Bornstein June 29, 2016 at 5:26 amSo yummy – I made it without the coconut butter and subbed 1/4 avocado instead and it was just as creamy and delicious! I also added 2 tbsp of hemp protein for an extra protein boost. Thanks for the inspiration! Reply ↓
Katie Bishop, MS March 31, 2015 at 5:39 pmI make this smoothie practically every other day, except without the coconut, and its the bomb!!! Especially if you use whey protein, it makes it so fluffy and thick and creamy. I suggest adding a couple ice cubes to make it nice and chilled, and to add thickness if you prefer more volume and viscosity. Reply ↓
Kristen March 26, 2015 at 12:13 pmI made this for breakfast this morning! Smoothies with hidden spinach are the best! Reply ↓
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