Creamy Coconut Banana Protein Smoothie
A silky, satisfying smoothie featuring Just Ingredients protein powder, creamy coconut milk, and sweet banana.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Caitlin + Lila
Caitlin created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Peel the banana and break it into…
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Peel the banana and break it into…
Peel the banana and break it into chunks for easier blending.
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Add the coconut milk
Add the coconut milk, protein powder, and banana chunks into a high-speed blender.
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Blend on high until the mixture is…
Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: the mixture is completely smooth and creamy
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Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
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