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A High-Protein Smoothie To Start Your Morning Right
I’ve posted this strawberry smoothie recipe once already, but I had a glitch with my recipe software. Thank you to those of you who let me know. Here’s the updated version with nutritional info calculated.
It’s Strawberry Protein Smoothie season around here. I start making smoothies regularly when it gets hot and stop around the beginning of November. It stays hot for a long time (too long?) in Houston. Lately, I’m craving a healthier, lower-sugar, higher-protein smoothie. And this Strawberry Protein Smoothie rings in at 35 grams of protein in 1 serving!
My kids prefer a simple strawberry-banana variation on repeat. When they were little, no one would touch their smoothie if I added protein powder, collagen peptides, frozen cauliflower, chia seeds or spinach. My kid’s version is a basic combo of frozen strawberries, banana, and vanilla yogurt, sometimes with a peeled mandarin orange. But over the years, we’ve evolved. Now, I can add a little avocado or frozen coconut and unflavored protein powder. Here’s my latest iteration in case your morning routine calls for a hefty protein dose, like mine.
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A variation made with raspberries instead of strawberries.
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Strawberry Protein Smoothie
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 336kcal
Ingredients
- 1 scoop plain protein powder
- 1 cup water or unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 packet frozen coconut
- 1/2-3/4 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup spinach leaves lightly packed
- 1/4 cup frozen riced cauliflower
- 1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 avocado
- 1 scoop ice
Notes
+ The nutritional calculation is with chia seeds, but use hemp seeds if you want.
+ Boost the protein even more with extra Greek yogurt!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 653mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1608IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 4mg