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Lean, Green Protein Smoothie Bowl

A vibrant, protein-packed green smoothie bowl made with kale, frozen banana, yogurt, and optional nut butter, topped with mixed berries and pomegranate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 2 bowls
  • Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups kale
  • 1 banana ripe, frozen banana
  • 1 tablespoon honey or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon cashew butter optional; can substitute almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup coconut water
  • 2 tablespoons hemp or flax seeds
  • 1 scoop clean protein powder
  • blueberries (for topping)
  • strawberries (for topping)
  • raspberries (for topping)
  • banana slices (for topping)
  • pomegranate seeds (for topping) when in season

Instructions
 

  • Add the kale, frozen banana, honey or coconut sugar, Greek yogurt, vanilla, cashew butter (if using), coconut water, hemp or flax seeds, and protein powder to a blender.
  • Blend on high, pulsing as needed, until the mixture is smooth and thick, scraping down the sides once if necessary.
  • Divide the smoothie evenly between two bowls.
  • Top each bowl with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, banana slices, and pomegranate seeds as desired.

Notes

  • Use frozen banana to achieve a thick, spoonable texture.
  • Swap cashew butter for almond butter if preferred.
  • Adjust coconut water to reach your desired consistency.
  • Use any mixed berries you like for topping.