Recipe: Secret Ingredient Protein Smoothie

I have always been a big fan of smoothies and especially love having them for breakfast or lunch.  For me it's a great way to get in a ton of nutrients and fruit for the day in one easy drink.  In my opinion the best part about this smoothie though is its secret ingredient, spinach; now I not only can get fruit and protein in my smoothie, but I can get one serving of a veggie too!  I promise that you cannot taste the spinach in this at all, which is what makes it a great secret.  I honestly would not drink this if it didn't taste good, but I look forward to having it every day.  I also love that I get protein in this smoothie because that is important when having it as a meal.  In addition to all of this the fruits are filled with antioxidants and vitamin C, and the coconut oil serves as a healthy fat.  This smoothie is basically my little nutritional magic bullet for the day!

Ingredients:

-1/2 cup no pulp orange juice, plus more to thin

-1/3 pack of Sambazon Açaí Berry Pure Unsweetened Superfruit Pack

-1 handful frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)

-2 frozen strawberries

-4 pieces frozen pineapple

-1 tbsp. coconut oil

-1 large handful baby spinach

-4 ice cubes

-1 scoop unflavored protein powder

Instructions:

-Put the orange juice, açaí, mixed berries, strawberries, and pineapple in a blender.

-Blend until smooth, add more orange juice if the smoothie is too thick to mix.

-Next add coconut oil, baby spinach, and ice cubes.

-Blend until smooth, again add more orange juice if necessary.

-Add protein powder, blend until completely incorporated.

-Enjoy!

What is your favorite ingredient for a smoothie?

  

                

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