- 1/2 C Water (you could also use skim milk or almond milk if you want)
- 1/2-1 scoop chocolate Protein Powder (depending on how much you want to use!)
- 1 T Cocoa Powder
- 1/3 C plain oats
- 1 T Ground Flax Seed
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Almond Extract
- 2 big handfuls fresh baby spinach
- ice cubes
- pinch Xanthan Gum(optional)
- Slivered Almonds (optional)
Mix water, protein powder, cocoa, oats, flax seed, vanilla extract and almond extract in blender.
Add spinach and mix well.
Add ice cubes and mix very well.
Mix in Xanthan Gum.
Sprinkle almonds on top and enjoy!
Here it is. It looks a little freaky because of the spinach. I hadn’t sprinkled the almonds on top when I took this pic either.
Seriously, so yummy. I love it! You can’t even taste the spinach at all (I promise!) The oatmeal blends up so fine that it’s barely recognizable. This is a very yummy, healthy shake.
What the heck is Xanthan Gum, you ask???? Well, I don’t know exactly what it is, but it is used as a thickener. It makes the shake very smooth and creamy. You really only need a pinch. Don’t add too much. Oh, and I bought mine at Winco in the bulk foods section. I also bought a little empty spice jar to keep it in. I’m sure you can find it at most grocery stores too. Bob’s Red Mill brand sells it too.
