18 Feb The 2 S Smoothie
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Satisfying and Satiating Green Smoothie Recipe
Paige Mandel, MS RD CDN
Inspired by Mr. Greengenes Juice Generation Smoothie
This smoothie is one of my favorite on-the-go breakfasts or mid-day snacks. My favorite part is that I usually have most of these ingredients on hand, so it is so easy to throw together in a pinch. Not only does making this smoothie save $12-16 by making it at home, but I am more mindful of fulfilling my 2 S’s: Satisfaction and Satiation, the intention of every meal and snack. By incorporating a combination of carbohydrates, protein, and fat, I can count on this smoothie to not only nourish my palate, but actually keep me full for more than a few minutes. While I love my Mr. Greengenes, and it most definitely has the satisfaction factor, it lacks satiation for me- that’s why I choose to add in the nut butter and protein power to give it “staying power”. Packed with B vitamins, fiber, iron, vitamin C, and potassium this combo is not only delicious but nutritious!
Pro tip: mix fresh and frozen fruit for optimal thickness consistency
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup Plant-based or Cow’s Milk
- 1 -2 large handful(s) Spinach
- ½ cup Frozen Mango
- ½ Banana
- 2 Tbsp Natural Peanut Butter
- 1-2 Scoop(s) Protein Powder (Orgain, Garden of Life, Vital Proteins, etc.)
- Splash of Cold Brew
- 3 large ice cubes
- Place ice cubes in blender, followed by milk, protein powder, spinach
- Blend to avoid ingredients getting stuck
- Then add mango, banana and nut butter
- (Optional) Top it off with a splash of cold brew for an extra caffeine boost!
- Blend until all ingredients are mixed and smooth to desired consistency
- Enjoy!!
- Check in with your 2 S’s midway and when you’ve decided you’re done, remember Satiation and Satisfaction J
