MONDAY MUNCHIE – Apple Pie Smoothie

A great high protein snack on for kids lunchboxes or on the go in the Squooshi Reusable Food Pouches.

Ingredients

1 cup kefir (Sub kefir with greek yoghurt)

½ tsp vanilla extract

½ cup white beans

1 cup loosely packed spinach

½ cup banana (½ of 1 medium)

1 ½ cups peeled apple (1 large)

½ tsp cinnamon *

¼ tsp nutmeg *

¼ cup coconut water or whey (optional)

Instructions

Add ingredients in the order listed to the blender and process. If the smoothie is too thick, add optional liquid and blend a second time.

Makes one smoothie.

Yield: one smoothie Calories: 456 Protein: 21g

Notes

* Sub any dairy product (yogurt, milk) or non-dairy milk for the kefir.

* Go easy on the spices and taste for your preference. You can always add more, but you can’t take it away.

* Cook dry beans in bulks and then freeze in half cup or 1-cup portions so you’re ready to make smoothies with just a bit of thaw time.

Source: Tiffany Terczak from http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/