After a busy weekend, I can’t think of a better way to kick off this Monday with my favorite power shake. It tastes like a strawberry milkshake and has around 17 grams of plant-based protein. I also used pure vanilla powder for the first time. If you haven’t tried it in your smoothies, I highly recommend it.
Pink Power Shake
Yield: 1 adult or 2 child size shakes Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
5 large ripe strawberries
1 cup Silk plain yogurt
1/2 frozen banana
2 tbsp. hemp hearts*
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla powder**
Optional Topping:
Plain yogurt or coconut milk
Dash of Sprinkles for good measure
Directions:
Blend ingredients until smooth. Enjoy immediately!
Tips:
*I used Bob’s Red Mill Hulled Hemp Seed Hearts and loved the subtle nutty flavor it gave the shake. Store the hulled hemp hearts in an air locked container or bag in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life.
** Pure vanilla powder is found in the baking isle at the grocery store. It can be used in smoothies and also in baked goods, pancakes, waffles…the list goes on.
Wow, that looks scrumptious.
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Thank you 😉
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Yumolicious! 🍓
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It was 🙂
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Yum! Looks like a great idea for a Valentine’s Day treat. 🙂
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My thoughts exactly! I guess I’m ready for the month of February to begin. 🙂
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Oh my it looks really yummy !
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Thank you. Its a fun shake to make with little ones. 🙂
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Awesome shake 🙂
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Thank you Priya. I’m so happy you liked it.
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My pleasure 😊
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It certainly looks delicious, Ellie, and quite filling I should think. It’s so attractive, I imagine it would be a good one for getting something nutritional into fussy little ones.
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Hi Millie. You’re absolutely right. Sprinkles…fairy dust…what ever it takes to get little ones to eat a nutritious breakfast is a win for everyone 🙂
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That is so pretty 🙂 Sounds absolutely delicious as well 🙂
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Hi Lynne. I’m happy you liked it. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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That does look delicious Ellie 🙂
Since I don’t like strawberries, I’d probably try this with blueberries or raspberries.
By the way, I have a quick question, I noticed that you listed coconut milk as an optional topping, is this coconut yogurt?
One of my besties eats it all of the time but I’ve never had it. I was concerned that the taste of coconut would be too overpowering. She says no but I’d like a second opinion 🙂
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Raspberries would be great in this smoothie. I had frozen coconut milk leftover from another recipe and blended it to add as a topping. Of course it melted by the time I found the ipad wedged in my couch. Coconut yogurt is a wonderful alternative for people like me that are intolerant to dairy. It has a hint of coconut flavor. The down side is it has little protein in it. Hope this helps 🙂
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Thank you! That does help.
I guess certain flavors can be used to overcome that faint coconut taste. But as you said, there’s no protein to speak of 😦
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Lady G, you don’t like strawberries?? Please try! If you wub me at all -try! Strawberries are to die for. When you cut them in half, they are like 2 hearts …..awww
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They are beautiful, indeed, but I just can’t like them 🙂
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OK Lady G! I’m not going to force you to eat something you don’t like. You know I like to joke around!!! What is it the taste? Or are you allergic to them? 🙂
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LOL!!! I think its the texture! Girl, I just can’t get passed those prickly seeds on the outside!
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🙂 🙂 x
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Sounds delicious and looks so pretty! I love creamy strawberry shakes! 💗
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Thank you Larice. I just love strawberry shakes too.
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Mmmmmm – delicious splendicious! x
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Hi Wendy! I’m happy you liked it 🙂
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I’m going to have that without the sugar toppings as a breakfast – I’m getting a bit bored of egg for breakfast most days so this will be a lovely refreshing change! x
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I hear you Wendy. It’s hard to make a quick low-carb breakfast.
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Off to make it right now Ellie.. thank you x
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Thank you for the follow on my blog Ellie Bleu. I’m happy for the connection and the chance to read more of your blog. I will definitely try this recipe! 🙂
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So happy you stopped by. I love how thought provoking your blog is! You speak with your heart. It’s always a joy to read what you have to say.
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Thanks so much Ellie Bleu. It’s always a joy to see you here – your lovely comments are so appreciated! 🙂
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