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Chocolate Protein Smoothie
One of the yummiest ways to get whole-food protein. This makes an ideal breakfast or treat!
Course
Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword
no powder, no protein powder, protein smoothie, vegan protein smoothie, without protein powder
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Servings
1
serving
Author
Faith Ralphs
Equipment
blender
Ingredients
1
ripe banana, frozen in chunks
1
cup
soy milk (other milk is fine, too, but will alter protein content)
1/4
cup
cooked chickpeas
1.5
TBSP
cocoa powder
1
TBSP
hemp seeds
1
TBSP
peanut butter (or 2 TBSP powdered peanut butter for lower fat, such as PB2)
2-3
dates (optional, for sweetness--highly recommended if you want kids to love this smoothie)
1
large handful
spinach or mixed leafy greens, fresh or frozen
Optional Ingredients
1/2
TBSB
mushroom powder (you can't taste it!)
1-2
TBSP
additional nuts or seeds, like ground flax seed or walnuts for more nutrition
a few pieces frozen cauliflower
Instructions
Blend all until smooth, and enjoy!