Download Leafy Green Protein Shake

Leafy Green Protein Shake
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1 handful baby romaine or other similar baby green
Small handful sprouts (optional: I like sunflower, pea or alfalfa)
Small handful herbs (mint & cilantro work well)
1 Cup mixed fresh or frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
¼ tsp cinnamon
1 Cup water
½ Cup protein powder (I like whey protein, but you can use egg white or a Vegan Pea
& Brown Rice Powder)
2 Tbsp ground flax seed (1 Tbsp whole seed)
Note that flax adds not only essential Omega-3 fats (1.5g ALA) but also 3g of fiber, mostly
soluble fiber, the type that helps lower cholesterol. Flax is also rich in lignan, a Phytonutrient
which is a Pre-biotic (it feeds the good bacteria in your intestine). Flax also adds 2g protein &
5% of the DV for Iron. So I would highly recommend adding it.
1. Throw it all in a blender
2. Add ice if you like
3. Pour into a “real” glass or a Thermos, for energy on-the-go
Nutrition Info per serving:
Serving Size 2 cups (approx)
Servings per recipe = 1
240 Calories
32g Protein
23g Carbs
8g Fiber
45% DV Vitamin A
90% DV Vitamin C
15% DV Iron
10% DV Calcium
>10% DV for all B Vitamins except B12- 0%
43% DV for Folate
≥ 15% for all of the minerals: Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium & Zinc, 2% for
Selenium
66% for Manganese