Kick ass Kale Smoothie

Kick ass Kale Smoothie

If you're after a nutritious post-workout smoothie recipe then look no further.. this recipe is packed with protein, vitamins and anti-oxidants. Drink within one hour of your work-out for maximum benefit and to enhance protein absorption. And if you want to know more about protein and muscle gain then check out my protein vlogs [click here]!

The lovely Lean Machine boys vlogged my 'Kick ass Kale' post-workout smoothie recipe and you can see it here... !

 

And here's how to make...

 

Ingredients (serves 1):

- 1 scoop of protein powder (vanilla, plain or strawberry flavour) - or you could use skimmed milk powder - 4.5 heaped tablespoons provides 20g of protein.

- ½ frozen banana

- 6 medium strawberries

- 1 cup (250ml) almond milk

- Hand full of Kale (green veg packed with vitamins!)

- Stevia/Truvia (100% natural sweetener to taste)

How to Make:

1) Add your protein powder, banana (chopped and frozen over night), strawberries and almond milk to the blender and whizz for a minute or so..

2) Then add your kale (shred in your hands first).. whizz until all of the kale is nicely blended..

3) Add stevia/Truvia to taste (e.g. 1 small sachet).. whizz again and enjoy your feel good post work out smoothie!

Nutrition Stats Per Shake: 238 kcal / 30g Carbs / 27g Protein

 

Nutritional Benefits:Packed with protein, vitamin A, C and K and antioxidants

 

I hope you have fun creating this smoothie - don't forget to subscribe to The Lean Machines and check out their creation of my Oaty Berry 'Get up & Go Smoothie' [click here].
 

Nic x

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