Here is a protein and micronutrient-rich drink that only requires three ingredients (or four, if you count water). It takes about thirty seconds to make.
This awesome parsley-mango combo idea is from Victoria Boutenko’s Green for Life book, in which she shares dozens of blended fruit and vegetable recipes. I never would have thought of eating this much parsley in a single sitting otherwise.
In this version, I used frozen mango chunks instead of cutting up a fresh one (ain’t nobody got time – plus, it’s colder that way). I also added protein.
Please do not be shy with the parsley – it is not just being used as a garnish. Think of how much lettuce you would use in a small side salad and shoot for at least that much. It gives this drink a very refreshing buzz that you can feel throughout your whole body. I have yet to see anyone not love it (including kids).
Three-Ingredient Parsley Protein Smoothie
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1-2 cups frozen mango chunks
- 1 large handful fresh parsley no need to chop or remove stems
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein
- water
Instructions
- Add your mangos, parsley, and whey to the blender.
- Add enough water to cover.
- Blend until it becomes a smooth, thick consistency.
- If it is too thick, just add a little more water.
Notes
Nutrition estimate is for smoothie made with 135g mango and 1 scoop (33g) Met Rx Natural vanilla whey protein:
210 calories – 2 fat – 27 carbs – 25 protein
In one of my favorite nutrition books, The Muscle and Strength Pyramid: Nutrition, Eric Helms talks about identifying areas in our nutrition where we are consistently deficient. With that information, it can be helpful to come up with a go-to meal template that fills those voids and work it into each day.
For many lifters and athletes, protein and micronutrients are where we tend to fall short at the end of the day. Quick, delicious and simple options like this really help make it easier to meet nutritional goals.