Protein Punch Smoothie in a Bowl

Protein Punch Smoothie in a Bowl

Protein Punch Smoothie in a Bowl

Total Time 45m   

Dinner recipes

 In this smoothie, quinoa and flaxseed blend into a protein-and-fiber powerhouse so hearty you’ll want to eat it with a spoon from a bowl. Frozen peaches and kiwi add sweetness and flavor. Top it with granola for crunch and milk for calcium. Punch up your breakfast with this bowl of goodness

ingredients :-

3 tablespoons Simply Balanced Dry Quinoa

1/2 (10-ounce) package Simply Balanced Frozen Organic Sliced Peaches (about 1 cup)

1 kiwi, peeled, cut into large pieces

1/2 cup 100% apple juice

  2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal

  2 tablespoons Simply Balanced Honey Almond Flax Granola

 Milk, if desired

directions :-

Rinse quinoa with water. Combine quinoa and 1/2 cup water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 to 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Refrigerate 10 minutes until cooled

Combine cooled quinoa, peaches, kiwi, apple juice and flaxseed in blender. Blend on high until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides

Pour smoothie into bowl. Sprinkle with granola. Serve with milk if desired

Tip :-

Prepare the quinoa ahead or in a larger quantity and refrigerate or freeze in 1/2-cup portions for each smoothie recipe

nutrition information per serving

400 calories; 9g total fat; 0g total saturated fat; 0mg cholesterol; 40mg sodium; 73g carbohydrates; 11g fiber; 32g total sugars; 10g protein

These nutrition facts are calculated according to the ingredients listed in this recipe. Any substitutions will change these facts. Although we strive for accuracy, please note that food manufacturers occasionally change their food formulas, which could affect the calculations as shown.