2-6leavesmild-tasting lettucesuch as butter lettuce or romaine
1large cooked carrotcut into chunks
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
½cupfresh or frozen pineapple chunks
1tablespoonunsweetened shredded coconut
2tablespoonsraw walnut pieces
1½-inch piece fresh gingerpeeled
1tablespoonxylitolcoconut sugar, or other dry sweetener of choice; or 7-10 drops liquid stevia
1teaspoonground cinnamon
1scoopplain or vanilla protein powderI like SunWarrior or Growing Naturals*
1cupunsweetened almondrice, cashew or other non-dairy milk of choice
2-5ice cubesoptional
Instructions
Combine all ingredients except the ice in a high-speed blender and blend until perfectly smooth, scraping down the sides a few times if necessary. If you use fresh fruit, you may wish to add a few ice cubes to achieve a colder, thicker smoothie texture. Pour the smoothie into a large glass and garnish with a sprinkle more of cinnamon, if desired, or transfer to a thermal mug and take it on-the-go.
Notes
Depending on the protein powder you use, this recipe can be grain-free and/or soy-free.