Protein-Powered Peanut Butter & Banana Green Smoothie {GIVEAWAY}

I have been a big fan of Vega products for a while now. Their Electrolyte Hydrator got me through training for my first Ironman, their French Vanilla Nutritional Shake has been my favourite way to get an extra boost of nutrients in my morning sugar-free green smoothie and now their Vanilla Protein & Greens is blowing my mind in this peanut butter and banana smoothie.

So I am pretty excited to be teaming up with them to bring you this incredible protein-powered green smoothie and best of all… a giveaway!

Vega’s Protein & Greens is sugar-free, gluten-free, non-GMO verified and vegan making it a great choice for all kinds of dietary sensitivities and preferences. It also contains 2 servings of greens (which when you combine it with the 2 cups of spinach in this smoothie recipe makes for an incredible veggie-filled start to the day) and it offers up 20g of nourishing, satiating protein.

Another great thing about this recipe is its easy to keep all the necessary ingredients on hand. Frozen bananas, for example, are one of my kitchen staples. I blend them up into banana “ice cream”, toss them in my smoothies or even eat them on their own as a snack. To be ready for this smoothie recipe whenever you want, simply peel a bunch of ripe bananas, chop them up into coins, toss them in a large resealable bag and freeze!

As for the “optional” ingredients listed below — don’t worry if you don’t have them. The beauty of Vega’s Protein & Greens is it’s so flavourful you can toss a bunch of other healthy extras into your smoothie and you’d never know the difference! Super sweet and creamy smoothie for you, extra nutrients for your body! But if you only have the ingredients for the basic peanut butter banana smoothie, that’s a great place to start!

Peanut butter & banana green smoothie

Serves 1

Ingredients:

• 2 cups packed spinach
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 rounded tablespoon natural peanut butter
• 1-1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons canned coconut milk
• 2 ice cubes
• 1 scoop Vanilla Vega Protein & Greens (or other vanilla protein powder of choice)
• Optional: 1/4 teaspoon maca, 1/4 teaspoon ashwaganda powder, 1/8 teaspoon spirulina

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients except protein powder and optional ingredients in high-powered blender. Start at a low speed and work up until all ingredients have been smoothly combined.
2. Add protein powder and optional ingredients, if using, and blend on low for 5-10 seconds, or until combined.
3. Transfer to large glass or smoothie traveller and enjoy!

I am beyond thrilled to be hosting Nourished Sweetly‘s first giveaway! And I am extra excited that it is some of Vega’s wonderful products. The winner of this giveaway will receive a tub of Vanilla Protein & Greens along with a Vega shaker cup to take yummy smoothies like this one with you on-the-go!

{Contest is now CLOSED.}

Disclaimer: I was provided with products to sample and give away by Vega but all thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own.