I have been going more towards the vegan side of things since I have started to take my training and nutrition more seriously. This Monday I started an 8 week cut to shred down a bit for summer and just overall less body fat. I purchased a vegan based protein powder because dairy doesn't sit well with me. Although whey (a constituent in most protein powders) isn't considered dairy, I just feel a lot better knowing that my protein powder is 100% plant based. I wasn't drinking any protein shakes, but I need more protein in my diet because of my weight training. I have been eating too many fats and not enough protein, so I decided to make a slight change.
Ingredients
1 1/2 Cups Of Almond Milk
I use almond milk instead of cow milk because like I mentioned above, it doesn't sit well with me. I also prefer almond milk because it contains less calories, and is free of cholesterol. Although almond milk isn't a good source of protein, the protein powder helps in that case.
1 Small banana
I love to add a fruit to my smoothie, sometimes I chose strawberries instead of bananas but today I wanted something that would sustain me a bit longer. I had a pretty active morning and I also wanted the extra sugar. Many people use half a banana when using it for smoothies so that is also an option.
3 Table Spoons Of Oats
I use Natures Promise oats when choosing oats. I wanted to add some carbs, and I simply think it adds a great taste and texture to the smoothie. This is completely optional.
1 Tablespoon of Natural Peanut Butter
Some healthy fats never hurt anybody. Again this is optional but peanut butter is a great way to add a few more grams of protein and substance while balancing out the smoothie with some healthy fats.
Macro Nutrition Facts
This recipe is 441 calories in total, 50g Carbs, 29g Protein, 15g Fat!
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Jane ❤️
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