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Celery Pear Protein Smoothie
A pale green smoothie that tastes clean and lightly sweet.
- 6 mintime
- 1serving
- 265calories
- 26 gprotein
Celery adds crunch and a savory edge, and ripe pear adds sweetness. The two balance each other. Celery has strings that can make a smoothie stringy, so give it a long blend.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 2 medium celery stalks
- 1 medium ripe pear
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 5 ice cubes
Method
- Chop the celery into small pieces and add it to the blender with the almond milk.
- Blend for a full minute to break down the strings.
- Add the pear, protein powder, lemon juice, ginger, and ice.
- Blend for another 40 seconds, until smooth.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 265 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 20 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk, tree nuts.
Tips
- Slice celery across the stalks. Shorter strands blend away more easily.
- The tender inner stalks are milder.
Swaps and variations
- Add a cup of spinach for more green.
- Use coconut water in place of almond milk.
