Smoothies are one of my favorite tools for clients who are busy, on the go, or just getting started with changing how they eat. When they are built well, they are filling, balanced and packed with nutrients, and they take about five minutes. Each of these recipes is built on Alpha Protein Plus, which comes in a whey or a dairy-free version, so you can choose what works best for your body.
Amy’s favorite smoothie
- 1½ scoops Alpha Protein Plus (whey or dairy free)
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seed butter (or an approved nut butter)
- 2 large handfuls of power greens
- ½ banana
- 1½ cups coconut milk (or hemp milk)
- Ice
Blend all ingredients together.
Strawberry banana smoothie
- 1½ scoops Alpha Protein Plus (whey or dairy free)
- ½ banana
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- 2 large handfuls of power greens
- 1½ cups coconut milk
- Ice
Blend all ingredients together in a blender.
PB chocolate smoothie
- 1½ scoops Alpha Protein Plus (whey or dairy free)
- 2 tablespoons seed butter (or an approved nut butter)
- 1½ tablespoons cacao powder
- 1½ cups coconut milk
- 2 large handfuls of power greens
- Ice
Blend all ingredients together in a blender.
Tips for a better smoothie
- Greens first. Blend the greens with the milk before adding everything else for the smoothest texture.
- Power greens are any mix of tender leafy greens, such as baby spinach, kale and chard.
- Go easy on fruit. Half a banana or half a cup of berries adds plenty of sweetness without spiking your blood sugar.
- Prep ahead. Pre-portion greens and fruit into freezer bags for the week so mornings take two minutes.
These recipes are part of many of our health coaching and clinical nutrition plans. We adjust ingredients for food sensitivities, blood sugar goals and your stage of healing, and every recipe can be adapted for the whole family. Ask about Alpha Protein Plus at your next visit.
Before you start
Every body is different. If you have food allergies or sensitivities, are pregnant or nursing, take medications, or have a health condition, talk with us before starting a new protein powder or supplement routine, and use the products and amounts recommended in your plan.
This article is for general education and is not medical advice. Please talk with your clinician before making changes to your care, and never stop a prescribed medication without speaking to the prescriber. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.
