A Fat-Burning Green Smoothie Recipe to Kickstart Your Morning

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It’s a rare day when a pic of some sort of green drink doesn’t show up in my Instagram feed—and for good reason. Green smoothies are the perfect way to slip in veggies before noon. Here’s my version, with a boost of pea protein powder to rev your metabolism and keep you feeling full longer.

Ingredients

1 small very ripe green Anjou pear
2 Tbsp. minced green bell pepper
1/4 cup minced peeled cucumber
1 cup loose baby spinach leaves
1/4 ripe Hass avocado
1 cup vanilla almond milk
1 scoop plain, unsweetened pea protein powder (about 1/4 cup)
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger root
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions

Toss all ingredients in a blender, whip until smooth and pour in a glass. (Note: The smoothie is even better when it has been chilled in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.)

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