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Blackberry Banana Protein Smoothie

Blackberry Banana Protein Smoothie

  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

The Blackberry Banana Protein Smoothie is a delicious, energizing blend of ripe bananas, fresh blackberries, and protein powder, perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout boost. This smoothie balances natural sweetness and tartness with protein and probiotics to support muscle recovery and digestive health, all while being easy to prepare with simple whole-food ingredients.

Ingredients

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Fruits

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries (or frozen)

Protein and Dairy Base

  • 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or coconut/almond yogurt for vegan)

Liquid

  • 3/4 cup almond milk (unsweetened for low sugar option)

Optional Sweetener

  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

Extras

  • 1/2 cup ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fruits: Peel the banana and rinse the blackberries thoroughly under cool water to remove any dirt or residue.
  2. Add Protein and Dairy Base: Place the banana, blackberries, protein powder, and Greek yogurt into your blender for a nutritious foundation full of protein and creaminess.
  3. Pour in the Almond Milk: Add almond milk gradually to ensure the perfect consistency—enough to blend smoothly, but not too thin.
  4. Sweeten and Chill: If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, drizzle in honey or maple syrup. Add ice cubes to make the texture refreshingly cold.
  5. Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is creamy and free of chunks, about 30 to 60 seconds.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness, reducing the need for added sweeteners.
  • Pre-freeze banana slices and blackberries for a thicker, colder smoothie.
  • Adjust almond milk quantity to reach your desired smoothie thickness.
  • Choose flavorless or vanilla protein powder to complement fruit flavors.
  • Pulse blend first to break down seeds, then blend fully for smoothness.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 smoothie (about 12 oz)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: blackberry smoothie, banana smoothie, protein smoothie, healthy breakfast, post-workout drink, vegan smoothie option, gluten-free smoothie

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