Lupus Canada Recipe Corner | Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake
Welcome to the Lupus Canada Recipe Corner! Here, we collaborate with Diane, a Calgary-based Certified Holistic Nutritionist who focuses on instilling a love for cooking and natural foods in children. Her recipes provide tips and ideas on how to nourish your body, aiming to make nutritious eating second nature for future generations.
This smoothie packs a whopping 22 grams of protein without any added protein powder! It’s also full of healthy Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and fibre for a breakfast that will definitely keep you satisfied until lunch time! This makes 1 meal-sized smoothie or 2 snack-sized smoothies.
Ingredients:
2 cups loosely packed spinach or baby kale leaves (about 2 handfuls)
1.5 cups frozen sweet cherries
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder or raw cacao powder
2 tablespoons hemp hearts
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter or almond butter
1-1.5 cups milk of choice
¼ cup rolled oats, or sub an additional 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
Pinch of salt, optional but helps bring out the chocolate flavour
3-4 ice cubes
½ banana, optional for added sweetness
Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a high speed blender, starting with 1 cup of milk, and blend until smooth and creamy, adding additional milk if needed to get things going. Taste and add ½ banana if you need added sweetness.
Serves: 1-2