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Chocolate protein smoothie made with chickpeas
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High Protein Chickpea Smoothie

A plant-based smoothie that is rich, chocolatey, packed with fibre and protein for hormone balance, satiety, and nutrition. You would never know that chickpeas are the protein source in this smoothie!
Course Menopause Breakfast, Menopause Snacks
Cuisine American
Keyword chickpeas, dairy free, gluten free, grain-free, heart healthy, high protein, hormone balancing
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 450kcal
Author Jen Casey, Holistic Nutritionist

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Can opener

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chickpeas
  • 1 cup oat milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp cacao powder
  • 1 Tbsp almond butter
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch sea salt

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy. Add ice, if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 481mg | Iron: 6mg
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