Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie

Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk. 

Ingredients

• 1 banana, frozen 
• ½ cup cooked red lentils 
• ½ cup nonfat milk 
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder 
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup

Directions

Combine banana, lentils, milk, cocoa and syrup in a blender. Puree until smooth.