Hi everyone!
Vegan Blueberry smoothie with secret fiber!!!
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First off, the secret to this recipe is a high-powered blender. I use a Vitamix. You could probably do it in a Ninja or something of that type. I don't know. It just kinda fails with a regular blender.
Secondly, version #1 is vegan. version #2 is NOT vegan but you can make it vegan by using a vegan collagen peptides powder. My current collagen peptides brand is NOT vegan. And this will change your nutritional info. Just FYI.
I have a diabetic-friendly smoothie for you guys. I know, because I'm diabetic LOL.
It tastes surprisingly good, considering the secret ingredient...
Mwahahaha...
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Caulifower!!! With each one of these smoothies, you're eating a quarter head of cauliflower. Whut? lol
So I will say I have 2 versions of this:
#1 is the lowest carb version of this smoothie. It's less thick, but you get a healthy serving of low GI fruit and fiber-rich veggie.
#2 is good for diabetics that know they are going into the gym and need the energy(carbs), higher protein, and high fiber to slow absorption down in their blood so you don't get spikes. I do well with this, but all diabetics are different. So monitor yourself the first time!
(VEGAN) Version #1:
This is thinner than the other version. It also won't be as creamy, because I find frozen banana and added collagen make things foamier and creamier. But it's still decent if you're trying to get in some extra fiber, veggies, and fruit!
- Blend 1/4 of a small to medium head of cauliflower with 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk. Blend until you can't tell it has cauliflower.
- Then blend in 2 T. almond butter, and 1 C. frozen blueberries until as smooth as possible.
- If you want it thicker, you can blend in some ice cubes.
Version #2:
(CAN be vegan if you have the right collagen product. If you don't, just make it without collagen.)
I use this when I'm doing an hour of weight lifting and cardio afterward.
- Blend 1/4 of a small to medium head of cauliflower with 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk. Blend until you can't tell it has cauliflower.
- Then blend in 2 T. almond butter, 1 C. frozen blueberries, 1/2 frozen banana, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder(I use a vegan one. Plant Fusion Vanilla Bean), a scoop of collagen peptides(I use Purely Inspired, which is NOT vegan.) until as smooth as possible.
Here is the nutritional information:
This is a meal replacement for me. So not a low-carb/low-calorie snack.
Version #1: 319 calories, 10g fiber, 35g carbs, 24 net carbs, 12g protein.
Version #2: 570 calories, 12g fiber, 54g carbs, 42 net carbs, 52g protein
