Recipe: Avocado and banana protein smoothie bowl
This avocado and banana protein smoothie bowl is a great option for breakfast or as an anytime snack, including pre- and post-workout.
It’s a great source of protein, fibre and potassium. It is not particularly high in carbohydrates, which makes a great option for someone who is not going to be particularly active afterwards. If you are having this before or after a hard training session, I would recommend using unflavoured protein powder + a nutritive sweetener (e.g. honey or maple syrup) + optional flavourings (e.g. vanilla essence).
This recipe is gluten-free and can be made dairy-free but using plant-based protein powder oand plant-based milk. In addition, it can be made vegan by omiting the collagen powder.
I have listed all the products I used in the recipe notes. The nutrition information will vary based on the brands and specific products you use.
Final PSA: this recipe is high FODMAP and high histamine, so if you have IBS or histamine intolerance, don’t try this at home.
Recipe: Avocado and banana protein smoothie bowl
Ingredients
- 1 small ripe avocado
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 2 tbsp light milk
- 2 heaped tbsp plain or Greek yoghurt
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
- 1 scoop collagen powder
- 8-10 g creatine monohydrate
To serve
- mixed seeds optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except for the seeds in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Add more milk or yoghurt if required to achieve your preferred consistency.
- Serve in bowls and sprinkle seeds on top.
Notes
- If you like your smoothie bowls cold like me, either keep the avocado and banana in the fridge or chill the smoothie bowl before consuming.
- I used the following products: FitMilk Light, YoPRO Plain yoghurt, Coles Perform Vanilla Whey Protein, Life Botanics Pure Collagen Peptides, BSC Creatine Monohydrate, Hemp Foods Omega Seed Mix.
- You can make this smoothie bowl as a smoothie if you prefer to drink it instead of eating it! Just add water or more milk.
- You can substitute plant-based protein powder and milk to make it dairy-free. In addition, you can omit the collagen powder to make it vegan.
- Nutrition per serving (without the seeds):
270kcal (1131kJ), 25.1g protein, 11.9g fat, 2.4g saturated fat, 12.3g carbohydrates, 8.1g sugars, 8.3g fibre, 63mg sodium, 608.5mg potassium, 52.7g calcium, 49.5g phosphorus
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