Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

Starting your morning with at least 30g of protein is a game changer for smooth energy, satiety, and positive mood. 

The kick of cacao powder in this smoothie puts a nice spring in my step, and provides a surprising amount of fiber for its tiny volume.

I like using my smoothie as a pre-lifting vehicle for delivery of energizing carbohydrates and creatine to help propel me through. Creatine is an easy add-on and delivers more ATP to the mitochondria, helping at the cellular level to improve performance and recovery. 

Message me when you try this smoothie and tell me how you felt!

Ingredients

1/2 cup frozen banana

1+ cup packed frozen spinach

1 teaspoon peanut butter

2 scoops whey protein isolate or 1/3 cup hemp protein powder (like Marigold brand)

2 scoops collagen (like Ancient Nutrition) 

1 teaspoon to 2 tablespoons cacao powder (I used Navitas brand)

8-12 ounces plant milk (I used Elmhurst brand)

Tiny pinch of sea salt 

Optional add ins:

Creatine 3-5g powder (like Thorne)

Fiber powder (like MBG Fiber Potency +)

Probiotic (like Ortho Biotic) 

1 tablespoon chia (if you prefer a thicker consistency)

1 medjool date (if you prefer a little more sweetness)

Directions 

Place ingredients in a blender and blend until well combined. If a warm smoothie is preferred, heat in microwave or on stove top after adding chia.