Warming Butternut Squash, Kale and Jalapeño Green Smoothie
It's winter and 20 F outside so I'm thinking about foods that keep me warm. I love drinking a green smoothie in the morning so I made one which offers warmth. This recipe was inspired by my friend Pilyeo Han who makes Kabocha squash smoothies for breakfast.
It's a savory smoothie which heats you up and, with 21 grams of protein and 31 grams of healthy carbohydrates, provides the energy needed to keep moving during the cold weather.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups organic baby kale
- 0.5 cup roasted butternut squash (or substitute acorn or Kabocha squash)
- 1/4 inch fresh turmeric root
- 1/4-1/2 inch fresh jalapeño pepper
- 1 cup organic unsweetened almond milk (at room temperature)
- pinch sea salt
- 4 Tbs organic raw hemp protein powder
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- red chili pepper flakes (to sprinkle)
Instructions
- 1 Place the first 6 ingredients in a high power blender and blend until smooth.
- 2
Add the hemp protein and mix for about 10 seconds.- 3
Add 1/4 cup boiling water and mix for 5 seconds.- 4
Pour into a serving glass and add a sprinkle or two of red chili pepper flakes.Thank you and if you enjoyed this recipe, I'd love for you to share it with your friends!
- 2