Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Strawberries are a sweet and delicious addition to this healthy smoothie!

Did you know strawberries have powerful antioxidant properties? They do! Plus they don't rapidly boost blood sugars and they are a great source of fiber which helps regulate blood sugar!

Ingredients:

1 serving protein powder

1/3 cup strawberries chopped

½ cup spinach

½ cup unsweetened, full-fat organic canned coconut milk

4 ice cubes

3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (or hemp seeds)

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon cocoa nibs

Honey if needed

DIRECTIONS:

Place protein powder, spinach, coconut milk, ice, pumpkin seeds, cocoa powder and vanilla in a blender.

Process until slightly smooth so you can eat with a spoon.

Stir in strawberries and cocoa nibs (if you want them).

Serve immediately.

Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

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