The holiday season may be on its way out, but the color green is here to stay! Blend up a banana-berry smoothie, then toss in a handful of veggies, some chia seeds and a scoop of vegan protein powder for a revitalizing, nutrient-packed drink.
Green Banana-Berry Smoothie
Ingredients
1/3 cup frozen broccoli
¼ cup frozen micro greens
1/3 cup frozen berries
¼ chopped frozen banana
2 Tbsp. chia seeds
1 to 2 scoops vegan protein powder
¼ cup to ½ cup water (depending on desired consistency)
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend well. Use less water for thicker consistency.
2. Enjoy!
“Mo’s Healthy Morsels” is written by Maura (“Mo”) Knowles, a certified health coach, recipe developer and owner of Mac-n-Mo’s, a vegan baked goods company created by Knowles to help her dad eat better (and still enjoy food!) after he underwent quadruple bypass surgery in 2010. Knowles’ recipes for snacks, treats and other fun and healthy dishes appear every week here on the Vitacost blog, or visit Mo on Facebook or www.macnmos.com for more “morselicious” ideas and tips.