Healthy High-Protein Green Smoothie for Weight Loss

almond milk

🥗Healthier: coconut water

💰Cheaper: water

Coconut water adds hydration with fewer calories.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

protein powder

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Silken tofu provides protein with fewer calories.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: hemp seeds

💰Cheaper: flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are a more affordable source of omega-3s.

Pour 2/3 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk into a high-speed blender.

Add 2 cups of a spinach and kale mix (1 cup of each).

Slice half of an apple into smaller pieces and add it to the blender.

Add 1/4 cup of cottage cheese to the blender.

Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla flavored protein powder.

Add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds and 1 tablespoon of almond butter.

Add 4 ice cubes to the blender.

Screw on the lid and blend for about 1 minute until smooth and creamy.

Transfer the smoothie to a glass or drink it directly from the blender.

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