This is a simple high-protein green smoothie to help kick-start your day. Whilst the thought of drinking spinach in a smoothie might be daunting for some, you’ll find you don’t really taste it thanks to the potassium-rich banana and pineapple/mango. The chia or linseeds help to add protein, keeping you fuller for longer without filling you with empty carbs that can cause a sugar spike followed by a dip.
It’s perfect after a morning workout, and what’s more, you can put it into a travel mug and port it around on your commute to work to keep you going until lunchtime. A double portion may even enable you to keep going till much later instead of lunch, particularly if it means cutting out a sandwich lunch.
Ingredients:
- 80g baby spinach, lightly packed
- 200ml water
- 200g pineapple or mango chunks, (frozen are perfectly good)
- 1 small banana
- 100g Full fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground linseed
- 7 Almonds
- 2 tsp honey if you need more sweetness
Preparation Instructions:
- Place all the ingredients in a blender or nutri-bullet with the exception of the chia seeds.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add the chia seeds and mix once more to stir in.
- Serve immediately.
Cooks tips :
- If you would prefer something less sweet, then leave out the honey, or substitute the mango for an apple or pear.
- Try using coconut milk or oat milk for a dairy free version.
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This article is written by Kumud Gandhi – Food Scientist, nutritionist, writer & broadcaster. Kumud Gandhi is the science lead at The Cooking Academy and is a pioneer of science-based nutritional coaching to support people achieve productivity and wellness through nutritional management. She leads the ‘Wellness in the Workplace‘ division at The Cooking Academy
Kumud Gandhi is a Nutritional Food Scientist bestselling Author, Broadcaster, and Keynote Speaker on the subject of nutritional health for productivity & performance in the workplace. In 2010 Kumud founded ‘The Cooking Academy’ a cookery school that focusses on cooking for nutritional health and wellbeing. Kumud regularly presents to international audiences on a variety of topics such as ‘Eating for Immunity and a Lifetime of Wellness’. She is an expert in the field of Wellness in the Workplace and works with organizations to create transformational change in employee health & well-being through nutrition and health coaching.
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