Carrot Cake Protein Smoothie
9 ingredients · 5 minutes· 1 serving
Are you finding it hard to find the time to prepare and eat a protein-rich and fiber-rich meal during those packed weekdays? This Carrot Cake Protein Smoothie is the perfect grab and go meal to ensure you are getting in enough protein to build muscle (CRITICAL for you ladies over 30!) and keep you satiated to your next meal!
You will start to lose muscle over the age of 30 if you’re not strategic about maintaining and building it. Why does this matter?
Your muscle is your largest endocrine organ. Yes, that’s right! It produces proteins that behave like hormones. And it plays a key role in blood sugar balance, keeping inflammation at bay and protecting us from disease and illness. It keeps us flexible and independent as we age. And it also shapes our body and boosts our metabolic rate.
Ingredients
1.5 scoops vanilla protein powder
3 oz frozen zucchini
1 carrot, diced
pinch nutmeg
1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled
¼ tsp turmeric
1 tbsp chia seeds
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp unsweetened almond butter
Directions for Carrot Cake Protein Smoothie
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Notes
Make it a Bowl - Top with chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, cacao nibs, hemp seeds or toasted coconut and reduce the almond milk.
What kind of protein powder? - I recommend a high quality whey isolate that has minimal ingredients like Schinoussa Superfoods Whey Isolate.
