Strawberry Coconut Smoothie

Before college (and even in our early college years),

we thought protein powder was mainly for boys 

who live in the weight room.

We also thought protein powder can't really be good for a person.

After all, all those "weight loss" pills and bottles claiming to have some sort

of nutrient your body needs aren't the real deal.

But then we found out the truth:

Truth: protein powder is actually good for you (more so if you work out)

and the best protein powder (after trying a few, doing research, and consulting with doctors)

is actually hemp protein powder, not the traditionally believed whey protein powder.

We both have grown up on smoothies. In fact, K makes

everything smoothies -smoothie ice cream, smoothie italian ice, smoothie popsicles etc.

so it seemed reasonable to add the protein powder to our most favored treat.

For those of you who like to work out,

whether it be running, lifting, playing field hockey, or walking a few extra flights of stairs in your apartment building,

Strawberry Coconut Smoothies
are for you.

Don't like coconut? Swap the coconut milk with orange juice. 
Don't have bananas? Use yogurt instead.
Don't protein powder? Use spinach leaves (which are great sources protein as well as other minerals)


Note: this is a great recipe to drink after working out. You're body needs to replace proteins and carbs -which come from the fruit and protein powder. Also, because it's a liquid, it's easily digestible getting the nutrients to the need places faster. Try to consume within 30 minutes after working out.

Ingredients:
1 banana
6-8 strawberries (frozen or fresh are both fine)
Coconut milk
2 tsp. protein powder (or spinach)


Put all solid ingredients into a blender. Add the coconut milk until about 2/3-3/4 of the solids are covered. Blend until smooth. Pour into a jar (we rimmed ours with shredded coconut) and drink!

Happy Eating Drinking!

Photo creds: first photo courtesy of mynutritionworld.