Protein Banana Spinach Smoothie without Protein Powder
A smoothie serves as a snack to help get you through the day, or can be used to replenish energy and nutrient stores after a tough workout. In addition to their virtually limitless versatility, smoothies allow you to consume several servings of vegetables and fruits in one sitting. A smoothie made with banana and spinach provides your body with several essential nutrients, and offers a number of health benefits.
Vitamin K
One of the health benefits of consuming spinach and banana smoothies is increased vitamin K intake. Vitamin K plays an essential role in early wound healing -- it triggers the aggregation of blood cells, called platelets, into blood clots and stops bleeding at the site of injury.
Potassium
A smoothie made with spinach and banana also provides potassium. An essential mineral, potassium facilitates muscle function and nerve communication, and also helps control your blood pressure. Both bananas and spinach serve as sources of the mineral.
Vitamin A
Bananas and spinach both contain beta-carotene, a yellow pigment that serves as a source of vitamin A. After absorption, your body splits each beta-carotene molecule into two vitamin A molecules, which it uses to maintain your immune system and retinas, as well as to help guide the development of newly produced cells.
Prep time
10 mins
total time
10 mins
Author: Neha Sharma
Prep time
10 mins
total time
10 mins
Ingredients-
- Banana- 1/2 Large or 1 small
- Nonfat Greek yogurt- ½ cup
- Home-made almond milk- 1 cup
- Spinach- 1 cup (chopped)
- Vanilla Essence- 2 drops
- Home-made almond butter- 1 tbsp
- Honey- 4 tbsp
Method-
- In a blender, Combine all the ingredients and blend on high until mixture is smooth.
- Serve immediately.
