Heart-Healthy Lean Body Shake
Boost your mornings with the "Heart-Healthy Lean Body Shake," a creamy, nutrient-packed powerhouse designed to fuel your day and support your wellness goals. Featuring a base of unsweetened almond milk and fresh spinach, this smoothie blends heart-smart ingredients like omega-3-rich flaxseeds and chia seeds with the natural sweetness of frozen banana. The addition of avocado provides healthy fats for satiety, while plant-based vanilla protein powder ensures a satisfying dose of fuel for lean muscle support. A hint of cinnamon adds a cozy touch and enhances its anti-inflammatory benefits. Ready in just 5 minutes, this refreshing shake is perfect for busy mornings or a midday recharge. It's smooth, delicious, and tailored to promote a healthy heart and a balanced body!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Almond milk, unsweetened
- 1 cup Spinach, fresh
- 1 medium Banana, frozen
- 0.5 large Avocado
- 1 tablespoon Flaxseeds
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (plant-based)
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 4 pieces Ice cubes
Directions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients and ensure the banana is peeled and frozen.
Step 2
In a high-speed blender, combine 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk and 1 cup of fresh spinach. Blend until smooth to ensure the spinach is well incorporated.
Step 3
Add the frozen banana, half of a large avocado, 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, and a scoop of vanilla plant-based protein powder to the blender.
Step 4
Sprinkle in 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon for added flavor and heart-healthy benefits.
Step 5
Add 4 ice cubes to the blender to give the shake a refreshing, thick texture.
Step 6
Blend all the ingredients on high for about 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 7
Check the shake's consistency. If it's too thick, add a little more almond milk and blend again.
Step 8
Pour the shake into a glass and serve immediately. If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of chia or flaxseeds on top for an extra nutritional boost.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (813.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 592.9 |
| Total Fat 29.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 831.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.3g | |
| Protein 34.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 786.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2198.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories