Berry Protein Smoothie
This mixed berry smoothie packs 35 grams of protein and will keep you full while also being delicious and great for brain health!
Servings: 1 smoothie
Equipment
- 1 High speed blender
Ingredients
- 1½ cups frozen mixed berries *I used a berry/cherry blend
- 2 tablespoons cottage cheese
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 2 teaspoons alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup water*
- Optional: handful of spinach or kale
- Optional: honey or lucuma powder to taste to sweeten
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a large blender. Blend on low to medium speed until combined, finishing on high speed till fully blended. Taste and adjust for consistency and sweetness. Add more frozen berries for a thicker smoothie or more honey/lucuma powder to sweeten.
Notes
- For low sodium, use a low sodium cottage cheese brand like Friendship or omit entirely.
- Lucuma is a low glycemic index sweetener that can be found in health food stores or online. It has a butterscotch flavor, similar to banana.
- For electrolytes use coconut water instead of regular water. For creaminess, use whatever milk you like.
- Hemp seeds can be substituted with chia seeds or flax seeds.
- I recommend Sprouted Living pumpkin seed protein, or checking my post on protein powder options.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 5mg
