Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie

Name: Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 banana, frozen; 0.5 cup cooked red lentils; 0.5 cup nonfat milk; 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup

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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.

By

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Updated on April 22, 2024

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Ingredients

1 banana, frozen
½ cup cooked red lentils
½ cup nonfat milk
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup

Directions

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.

Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie

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