Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie

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Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 banana, frozen

  • ½ cup cooked red lentils

  • ½ cup nonfat milk

  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup

Directions

  1. Combine banana, lentils, milk, cocoa and syrup in a blender. Puree until smooth.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

310 Calories
2g Fat
64g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 smoothie
Calories 310
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 9g 30%
Total Sugars 25g
Added Sugars 4g 8%
Protein 15g 31%
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Vitamin A 348IU 7%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Folate 109mcg 27%
Sodium 57mg 2%
Calcium 185mg 14%
Iron 4mg 21%
Magnesium 87mg 21%
Potassium 939mg 20%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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