Vega Whole Food Smoothie Infusion

Vega Whole Food Smoothie Infusionwww.myvega.com

I’ve always been kind of blasé about protein powders. Some come in ridiculously sized tubes, some have sketchy artificial flavoring and many taste like chalk. That’s why, as a shakeoholic, I was happy to come across the whole food option from Vega.

You would think that a smoothie powder with an ingredient list festooned with items such as kelp, pea protein and green food blend would be a gastronomic nightmare. But somehow the flavor of the vegan protein powder is great. Must be that kale!

Nutrition perks include:
2.5 grams of ticker-friendly omega-3s per serving from hemp and sprouted flax.
An impressive 6 grams of fiber to help keep bellies on the right side of the belt.
Laudable amounts of iron and magnesium.
A slew of antioxidants courtesy of the green foods.
14 grams of complete protein.

Try it any number of smoothie recipes or as a partial replacement for flour in baking. The smoothie infusion comes in two sizes: A 15-serving resealable bag, or a 12-serving box of single serving pouches.

Find it in most health food stores or online: www.myvega.com

Spinach Fruit Smoothie

















Believe it or not, you don’t even notice the spinach. But you’ll reap the rewards of its big nutrition boost.

Serves 2

½ cup frozen raspberries or other berry of choice
1 handful spinach
1/3 cup almonds or other nut of choice
1 serving Vega Smoothie Infusion
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup orange juice
½ cup plain yogurt
1 banana
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

In a blender, add raspberries, spinach, almonds, protein powder and cinnamon in that order. Then, add orange juice, yogurt, banana and sweetener; blend until smooth.