Chocolate Nutiva Cauliflower Smoothie
You are putting WHAT into your smoothie? YES friends I jumped on the bandwagon and have started adding this vegetable to my post workout smoothie and I like it a lot. I am getting the extra nutrients, it adds great texture, and it is a cheap ingredient. All positives, when it comes to creating a healthy, nourishing, and delicious smoothie. I started seeing this cauliflower smoothie craze mentioned by Instagram rock star Shut The Kale Up and an article written on Mind Body Green. I eat a lot of cauliflower in general because I like that it is one of those versatile vegetables that you can pretty much pair with anything and dress it up with anything.
Let us talk about this smoothie! Nutiva recently sent me some packets of their Plant Protein Superfood 30 in chocolate and vanilla to sample. It is jam packed with:
20g of protein
4g of fiber
Rich in Vitamins C and A to support your body immune function
Vegan - Gluten Free - Non-GMO
120 calories per packet
I am picky about my protein powders as so many brands now have a lot of added junk in it, that upsets my stomach, so I make sure to always check the ingredients. My symptoms to those junky ingredients are instant bloating, which we all know is annoyingly uncomfortable. I have already made a handful of smoothies and I have experienced no bloating. I feel great. Please note that these packets are definitely not on the sweeter side, so if you like your smoothies to be sweet, I recommend adding banana, mango, dates, etc. It all depends on what your taste buds like, but for me, I am okay with not so sweet.
Ingredients
1 packet of Nutiva Organic Plant Protein Superfood 30
1 c frozen Trader Joe's riced cauliflower
Handful of Trader Joe's kale
1 c Driscoll's blueberries (1/2 in the blender + 1/2 for adding on top)
1 spoonful of nut butter of choice
Couple ice cubes + enough water to get the consistency that you like!
Directions
Throw all ingredients into your blender. I use this Ninja Kitchen version;
Blend away until smooth;
Top with whatever your heart desires! ENJOY!
Would you every try adding cauliflower into your smoothie?
What is the weirdest vegetable you have added to a smoothie?
