This Basic Berry Protein Smoothie packs a flavorful punch with minimal ingredients. This delightful smoothie is the perfect post workout smoothie or refreshing summer drink!
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Basic Berry Protein Smoothie Ingredients
This Berry Protein Smoothie has such minimal ingredients! You really only need 3 items, and two are frozen!
- Frozen Blueberries: Frozen blueberries are more cost effective than fresh, especially if you are just going to blend them up!
- Frozen Banana: Buy a bunch or two of bananas. Whatever you aren’t able to eat fresh, remove the peel, break up into smaller chunks, then pop in the freezer for times just like this.
- Strawberry Protein powder: Instead of having to keep three types of berries on hand, use a strawberry protein powder so you get both the flavor and additional protein!
- Water: There is a lot of thick ingredients in this smoothie. Use some water to add volume and thin it out a bit.
I used the strawberry protein powder from Ascent. You can use any strawberry protein that you enjoy but if you would like to purchase the same kind I used use my code, LAURENK10, to save some money and support me!
Ways To Increase The Protein Content
This recipe already has 25g of protein, but if you are looking to pump those numbers there are a couple ways!
Instead of water use milk. By using a cup of milk (no matter the variety- skim, 2%, or whole) will add an additional 8g of protein.
Another way to add more protein (and create a creamier texture) is by adding plain nonfat greek yogurt. Just 6 ounces would increase the total protein content by 17g. WOW!
This last addition won’t insanely increase your smoothies protein content, but it will help. Once your smoothie is ready to go sprinkle on some hemp seeds. One tablespoon will add an easy 3g of protein while also adding essential fatty acids!
Making The Berry Protein Smoothie
The way you add ingredients to a blender may seem mindless, but there’s a trick to it!
If you are using a smaller single-serving blender start by adding the frozen fruit, then the protein powder, then finally the water. Once you flip the container over to blend, this allows the blade to not be bondarded by the frozen fruit and overheat!
If using a classic blender, start by adding the water, then protein powder, then the frozen fruit. This is for the same reasoning as before.
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You may also want to try my:
- Creamy Lemonade Protein Smoothie
- The Easiest Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Balls
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Smoothie
- Lemon Blueberry Baked Donuts
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Basic Berry Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 Scoop Strawberry Protein Powder
- 1/4 Cup Frozen Blueberries
- 1 small to medium Frozen Banana
- 1/2 Cup Water
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until fully broken down and mixed.
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