Vanilla Chai Walnut Smoothie

I almost always take a smoothie with me when I leave the house to start my work day. I load it with healthy fats and protein pow to help keep my blood sugar levels stable, which prevents cravings and feeling hangry. Fats and protein are key ingredients to making a satisfying smoothie. I often hear of people adding a ton of fruit, sweetened yogurt, and then filled up with juice.. that my friend is just setting yourself up for blood sugar roller coaster!! My usual go-to protein is the Vega protein + greens (this is not a paid endorsement, I just really like their product and I think you should know about it). I love it because I can get my greens in me without getting them in my teeth as well! I've been obsessing over this smoothie for the past 2 weeks, making it almost every day!

Vanilla Chai & Walnut Smoothie

Ingredients;

• 1 banana, frozen
• 1/4 c. walnuts
• 1 c. nut milk (I use almond)
• 1 scoop vanilla protein pow 
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ginger
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom 

Tips;

• Top with some crushed up walnuts for some extra crunch.
• Keep your walnuts in the fridge or freezer, otherwise they will oxidize and go rancid pretty fast. For that reason you also should not buy them in bulk (exposed to the air) unless they are stored in a fridge.