Keywords: antioxidant-rich, gluten-free, healthy, refined sugar-free, vegetarian, fiber-rich
Serves: 1
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Equipment: blender, glass cup, straw
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen spinach
- 8 ounces of water
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 scoop of vanilla whey protein
Directions:
- Combine all the ingredients in the blender and blend for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour the liquid into a glass cup, add a straw and enjoy!
Variations:
- Use any plant-based milk or regular dairy milk instead of water milk for a creamier texture.
- Use plant protein powder instead of vanilla whey protein to make the drink plant-based.
- If you prefer fresh spinach, add ice to keep drink cold.
Notes:
- Does not store well so best to enjoy it fresh.
Nutrition Notes:
- Whey protein is a great source of protein.
- Spinach is an excellent source of non-heme iron.
- Hemp seeds are a good source of fiber.
Savings Tip:
- Frozen spinach is cheaper and lasts longer but you can always opt for fresh spinach.
Nutrition Facts:
Total Servings: 1
Serving Size: 1 glass cup
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
| Calories: 193 calories | 10% |
| Total Fat: 5 g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat: 0.5 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol: 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 215 mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrates: 7 g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g | 17% |
| Added Sugar: 0 g | 0% |
| Protein: 32 g | 64% |
| Vitamin D: 0 IU | 0% |
| Calcium: 288 mg | 29% |
| Iron: 3 mg | 17% |
| Potassium: 573 mg | 16% |