Description
A delicious and nutritious protein shake made with fresh blueberries, banana, almond milk, and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 1 banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (plant-based or whey)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- A handful of spinach (optional, for added nutrients)
- Ice cubes (as needed for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and measure them out.
- In a blender, add the blueberries and banana first for optimal blending.
- Pour in the almond milk to help with blending.
- Add the vanilla protein powder and chia seeds next.
- If desired, add honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Sprinkle in the cinnamon and mix in spinach if using.
- Cover and blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- If the shake is too thick, add more almond milk and blend again.
- If desired, add ice cubes for a colder shake.
- Pour the shake into your favorite glass and enjoy immediately for maximum freshness.
Notes
- This shake is perfect for a quick breakfast or a post-workout snack.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Shakes
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg