A healthy and delicious Low Carb Protein Green Smoothie made with cauliflower, zucchini and spinach. This thick, creamy smoothie is packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats for a nutritious drink that makes a great on-the-go breakfast or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
⅔cupFrozen Cauliflower florets, 70g
½cupFrozen Zucchini chunks, Peeled, 56g
¼cupNon-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt, 56g
1½cupsBaby Spinach, 45g
⅓cupVanilla Protein Powder, Whey-casein, 30g
1TbspFlaxseed Meal, 7g
1cupAlmond Milk, 240ml or other
Instructions
Blend frozen cauliflower, zucchini, yogurt, spinach, protein powder, flaxseed meal, and milk in blender or food processor until combined.
Add more milk to thin if needed.
Pour into a glass and serve.
Notes
To freeze cauliflower and zucchini:
Wash thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Recommended: Blanch or steam cauliflower, or pulse in a food processor to make cauliflower rice.
Place in a single later in freezer-safe zipper bags and squeeze out as much air as possible.
Freeze for 1-2 hours.
If your protein powder is not sweet enough, add some extra powder (and milk to thin) or 0 calorie sweetener.
Nutritional value is calculated using Quest Nutrition protein powder recommended below.
To make this Vegan, use a diet-compliant protein powder.