How to make an spinach or kale green protein smoothie

Growing up, my mom always made healthy smoothies for us. Probably one of the reasons I became a dietitian. Here's one of her recipes.

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Gather the ingredients together.

Gather the ingredients together.

I use homemade peanut butter, but if you can't, opt for a low sugar version.

I use homemade peanut butter, but if you can't, opt for a low sugar version.

Add ice, water and kale or spinach to blender.  I'm using an individual cup-type blender.  Blend on high really well to break up the greens.

Add ice, water and kale or spinach to blender. I'm using an individual cup-type blender. Blend on high really well to break up the greens.

Looks pretty!

Looks pretty!

Add the remaining ingredients and blend on high.  ENJOY!  And feel good about yourself!

Add the remaining ingredients and blend on high. ENJOY! And feel good about yourself!

  • 1 heaping tablespoon Almond meal
  • 1 heaping teaspoon peanut butter
  • 1 handful of kale or spinach
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 5 slices frozen banana
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 ice cubes