Miami Mint Smoothie (Protein Packed)
This light and refreshing smoothie contains protein, nutrients, and antioxidants. It is the perfect way to start your day. It has 25 grams of vegan protein to help build muscle and keep you feeling full longer.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Vanilla Protein Powder -vegan I use Arbonne's Meal Replacement which contains healthy fat.
- 6 leaves Fresh mint
- 1 lime
- 1/4 tsp lime zest
- 4 oz coconut water
- 8 oz vanilla almond milk
- ice crushed or cubed ice I like mine cold so I use about a handful of ice
Instructions
- Pour vanilla protein powder shake mix into a blender.
- Add fresh mint leaves
- squeeze the juice of fresh lime into the blender and add the lime zest
- Add coconut water and ice
- Blend in almond milk to the desired consistency. I like mine thicker so I add less almond milk.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and fresh mint leaves if desired
Notes
Starting your day with protein keeps you fuller and helps build and maintain muscles. Protein can also increase your resting metabolism which means you burn more calories throughout the day!
Protein can also help increase your energy levels and balance your blood sugar.
Make it pretty! A smoothie this good deserves a special glass. A picture-worthy presentation makes it fun. Add a paper biodegradable green and white straw
Sip slowly and enjoy!