Kat’s Favorite Fruit Protein Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies are a great way to have a meal while not feeling weighted down from a huge steak or bowl of pasta. Why make homemade smoothies compared to pre-prepared smoothies you may ask? The simple answer is you do not know what companies put in their products especially the amount of added sugar.

By controlling what you put into each smoothie it is easier to achieve your fitness and healthy eating goals (eppp! calorie counting).

Berries and Protein Base

The following recipe has the fiber (berries), sugar (berries), protein (protein powder), and fat (milk) are combined in a good ratio as to not overpower each other. Also, berries are known to be rich in anti oxidants, plus they just taste wonderful. Adding protein to the recipe will give your body the required building blocks for your muscles. The fat from the milk helps keep your cells in their best shape (and it tastes great!)

You may choose whatever liquid base you like, but this recipe tastes best using whole (cows) milk. For a sweeter taste, make sure your bananas are really ripe (brownish). The optional ingredients add more nutrients and different flavors that can improve your smoothie drinking experience.

This recipe has a list of healthy goodness packed into one glass. Fuel up your day with a nutritious smoothie!

There are two ways to prepare this recipe. Freezing some ingredients to be used whenever wanting a smoothie or by using all the ingredients fresh.

 

Prep Time: 30 min

Cooking Time: 10 min

Serves: 2-3

 

Ingredients:

Frozen fruit containers

• 1                       Avocado
• 6 oz                 Raspberries
• 6 oz                 Blackberries
• 6 oz                 Blueberries
• 1 lb                  Strawberries

Base on day of smoothie preparation

• Banana (required for creamy texture)
• 1-2 cups          Whole milk (or almond milk)

Protein

• 70cc                Puori Protein powder (dark chocolate)
• 3 tbsp              Peanut butter – fresh ground unsalted peanut butter

Optional ingredients

• 1 tbsp              Chia seeds
• 1 tsp                Green matcha tea
• 1 cup               Spinach (packed)
• 3 tbsp              Shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1-3 tsp             Raw honey

 

Instructions;

Preparations of frozen fruit containers

1. Cut the avocado into four (4) pieces. Each ¼ of avocado goes into each container.
2. Split 6 oz of raspberries into the four containers.
3. Split 6 oz of blackberries into the four containers.
4. Split 6 oz of raspberries into the four containers.
5. Split 1 lb of strawberries into the containers, cut strawberries into slices so they will thaw easier when removing from freezer.
6. Seal containers and put in the freezer to be used at a later time.

Combine Ingredients for blending

1. Peel banana and put in the blender.
2. Take frozen fruit container and microwave for ~35 seconds. Note: Skip this step if using fresh fruits.
3. Put fruits into blender.
4. Add protein powder, peanut butter, and optional ingredients (chia seeds, green matcha tea, spinach, shredded unsweetened coconut, and raw honey.
5. Add whole milk or other liquid base.
6. Blend until smooth.
7. Pour into your favorite glass/mug/cup then enjoy!