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    Home » recipes » Smoothies » Green Fuel Protein Shake, inspired by Disney’s Cars 3 and DOLE!

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: May 26, 2022 · published: May 25, 2017 · About 6 minutes to read this article. Leave a Comment

    Green Fuel Protein Shake, inspired by Disney’s Cars 3 and DOLE!

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    Disclosure: This post is sponsored by DOLE, but all opinions are my own.

    If you are an avid reader of my blog you probably know how much I adore all things Disney. So when another favorite of mine, DOLE, asked me to develop a recipe inspired by the upcoming Disney/Pixar film Cars 3, I was fueled up and ready to go!!

    When I think of food as fuel, I think of smoothies. Especially green smoothies! But it can be challenging to craft a green smoothie that you CRAVE. Luckily, I have one for you today. My Green Fuel Protein Shake is a citrus-infused, creamy and protein-boosted green smoothie. It is so tasty that you will totally forget how many greens and other healthy things are in here!

    The recipe serves two, but I always drink it all myself. Proper green smoothies should leave you chugging them. Fuel up your day with today’s recipe and hear more about Cars 3, National Eat More Fruit and Veggies Day and how to enter to win an adventure road trip prize woth over $10,000!..

    Fuel your body with this sunshine-filled, sweet and creamy green smoothie! I have been drinking this all week long and it keeps me super hydrated while filling my body with lots of nourishing plant foods!

    In addition to today’s smoothie-tastic, Disney-fied recipe, I also want to celebrate National Eat More Fruit and Veggies Day (which is May 25th, aka today!) with a few fun facts.

    But first, What is National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day? It is a national holiday created by the Dole Nutrition Institute (DNI) and others in 2015 to encourage greater produce consumption and help reverse various negative health trends, among them improper diet and inadequate exercise as the leading causes of preventable death.

    ..Aka, to get more people to embrace MORE fruit and veggies in their daily meals. I am so on board for that.
    More plants = a very good thing.

    The DOLE Nutrition Institute – a super cool place I was lucky enough to visit a few years ago..

    Fruit and Veggie Fun Facts, from the DOLE Nutrition Institute:

    * Eat greens to feed your brain! Folate-packed foods like asparagus and salad greens have been linked to lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia in women.

    * Strawberries promote heart health. In a study from the University of Toronto, patients at risk for heart disease saw a 13% drop in bad LDL cholesterol after adding three cups of strawberries to their diets. Strawberries also support brain function and are high in vitamin C, fiber and manganese – all for only 46 calories per cup!

    * Pineapples are a wonder healer. This sweet, tropical fruit is the only source of an enzyme called bromelain, which has been proved to reduce inflammation, provide pain relief and help skin injuries heal faster. It may even alleviate asthma symptoms.

    * Down with Diabetes, Up with Broccoli! British researchers found that sulforaphane – an indirect antioxidant in broccoli – reduced production of free radicals by 73%, protecting blood vessels from damage that quadruples the risk of heart disease, a condition people with diabetes are five times more likely to develop.

    * Blueberries…in outer space! Researchers at Tufts University believe that blueberries may someday protect astronauts against the radiation-induced free radical damage experienced during extended space flight.

    * Strong to the finish … Cuz I eats me spinach! Spinach may be one of the healthiest foods on earth, supporting six body systems: heart, eyes, brain, skin, bones and immunity. Popeye’s favorite food may even help maintain mental sharpness and reduce risk of certain cancers, according to preliminary research.

    * Bananas top the charts worldwide. The iconic yellow fruit is not only North America’s most popular produce, it is also one of the most-purchased single items in the supermarket – not only in the U.S. and Canada but around the world.

    * Cauliflower can fight prostate cancer? Cauliflower contains glucosinolates, which may trigger your body’s own natural defense systems. Canadian scientists found that men with prostate cancer who ate cauliflower more than once per week cut their risk of the cancer turning aggressive by more than 50%. (Whoa!)

    * Grapefruit, a (not-so-hidden) weight-loss secret. The old “grapefruit diet” has finally been proven by science. Researchers at the Scripps Clinic found that people who ate half a grapefruit with every meal for 12 weeks lost an average of 3.6 pounds, while those who drank grapefruit juice three times a day lose 3.3 pounds.
    Many subjects lost more than 10 pounds in the study!

    * Kiwi fruit: An ancient Chinese secret.
    While New Zealand is nearly synonymous with kiwi, the sweet, exotic fruit originally came from China in the early 20th century. Each kiwi fruit contains more than the Daily Value of vitamin C and is a heart-healthy food. Eating two to three kiwis a day can even significantly lower blood clot risk!

    Cars 3! “Fuel Up with Dole” is part of the impressive nutrition alliance between DOLE and Disney, aimed at helping parents encourage their kids and families to make healthier food choices. Check out the Fuel Up with DOLE, Cars 3-inspired page! You can find Cars 3 inspired healthy recipes as well as the tour dates for DOLE’s Road to the Races Nationwide Tour.

    Look how fun this is.. Get the Pineapple Pit Stop recipe here.


    * screenshot from the DOLE/Disney page

    Cars 3 Contest. And if you are into Disney and amazing adventures, be sure to enter the “Fuel Up with Dole® Ultimate Family Road Trip Contest” – the grand prize is a “road trip” travel package for the winner and up to three (3) guests. The grand prize is worth over $10,000!!

    The contest is also giving away a bunch of first and second place prizes. Total prizes being given away is over $11,000! So enter that contest today, right here! Good luck!

    Cars 3 is in theaters June 16th and stars Owen Wilson, Armie Hammer, Kerry Washington, Nathan Fillion, Bonnie Hunt and more.

    And now for today’s fuel-up recipe!..

    Watch me make it and get the recipe below..

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    disclosure: This post sponsored by DOLE.

    Green Fuel Protein Shake

    This creamy sweet green smoothie is filled with antioxidants and fiber, with a boost of plant-based protein. So good, you will chug it!
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    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 3 mins
    Total: 8 mins
    Servings: 2 servings

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup almond milk
    • ½ cup coconut water
    • 2 handfuls DOLE baby spinach
    • 1 frozen DOLE banana
    • 1 large orange, peeled (for extra frostiness, freeze it!)
    • 1 cup frozen mango chunks or peaches
    • one quarter of a DOLE avocado, optional
    • 2 tablespoon raw cashews
    • ½ teaspoon maca powder or matcha green tea powder (optional for an added boost)
    • 1 tablespoon green, vanilla or plain protein powder or try raw hemp seeds
    • ⅓ cup ice, optional

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a powerful blender and blend from low to high until silky, frosty smooth!
    recipe author: Kathy Patalsky
    beverage, Dessert, Drinks, smoothie
    American
    beverage, breakfast, drink, green beans, healthy, plant based, protein, smoothie, vegan
    Did you make this?Snap a pic + tag me! @KathyPatalsky

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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