You know those smoothies that have a bajillion different powders in them and you might think that’s a $100 smoothie. This is one of those. Ha. Of course I am not drinking $100 protein smoothie, but it is one where I really load up the nutrients. I didn’t buy every single powder at once either. I’ve added as I’ve went along and they run out at different times. If you are starting from scratch and on a budget, I would just buy a few (not necessarily from my ingredients, but rather whatever few powders/supplements you want the most) and add as you go along. Remember I share what I do and how my eating evolves and changes based on my needs/body, but always do you. I share for inspiration, but always adjust and listen to your needs. Xx
A smoothie is an easy way to pack in a lot of nutrients that I don’t always get in otherwise. The right smoothie for me changes depending on what/how I’m eating. It helps fill the gap of whatever I’m not getting from eating, or rather enough of. For example right now I want a smoothie that gets in more Omega 3’s from either flaxseed or chia seed, spirulina powder (I view this powder as a multi-vitamin and source of iron), barley grass juice powder (good for the gut, iron, calcium, improves energy, …the list goes on for spirulina and barley grass juice powder), fresh greens, and provides some satiety and energy. Since I’m eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach right now vs blending it in a smoothie with lots of ingredients, I’ve been using a pumpkin protein powder to act as a vessel for both texture and mild taste to blend with the other powders. A big bonus is that it’s high in magnesium, iron, and zinc as well.
My morning looks like this right now many days: Fruit on an empty stomach – I’ve been doing papaya, mixed berries, oranges, and kiwi lately. I’ll pick one and eat that until I’m satisfied and then eventually I’ll pick a second fruit and eat that. I eat some fruit before I workout and after. Eventually I’ll have a green juice. And eventually, I’ll make this pumpkin seed protein shake. This is all umbrellaed under my breakfast for me at the moment.
$100 Protein Smoothie
1 serving
- 2 cups filtered water
- 3 handfuls of spinach – spinach has a really mild taste so it works well with this mix
- 1 serving Sprout Living Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder – I just ordered Sunwarrior’s on subscription to try out next since it’s less $ – both one ingredient cold pressed pumpkin seed powder
- 1 scoop Creatine – can be helpful for stages of hormone changes – helps balance hormones and build muscle
- 1 serving spirulina powder – I think of this as a multi-vitamin and good source of iron
- 1 serving barley grass juice powder – a great one for the gut, iron, calcium, improves energy, helps eliminate heavy metals and toxins, …so many benefits to both spirulina and barley grass juice powder (not the same as barley grass)
- 3 TBSP whole flaxseeds – whole flaxseed freshly ground gives us a higher amount of Omega 3 absorption vs pre-ground seeds – more of a pain to clean the blender after but it’s worth it to me
- good shake of Ceylon cinnamon – great for blood sugar balance as well as adds a bit of flavor
- 1 tsp Maca powder – I add this for it’s malt-like taste which helps with this very very mild tasting smoothie. Increases energy, helps balance hormones, and increase libido.
- 1 TBSP carob powder – sometimes I’ll skip this, but add when I feel like a subtle and sweet chocolate taste – caffeine-free, contains great fiber, good for digestion, and antioxidants
- 1 scoop of Kimberly’s Glowing Greens Powder (I only buy/stock up when it’s on sale at around $30)- this provides an energy boost, an immune boost, and has monk fruit powder in it which gives this mild tasting smoothie a subtle sweetness – contains Amla, Moringa, Spirulina (I still add more of this separately as shared above), Cordyceps, and Chlorella (cracked cell wall – whole plant)
- 6 ice cubes – it needs ice so I don’t cook the smoothie since it has to be blended well enough to get the flaxseeds really ground down
I blend for close to a minute on high.
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