Banana Berry Protein Smoothie
A delicious and nutritious smoothie perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout boost, combining fruits, protein, and optional boosters for added health benefits.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 1 medium ripe banana frozen works best for creaminess
- 1 cup mixed berries blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or any combination
Protein & Liquids
- 1 scoop protein powder about 25g of your choice
- 1 cup liquid base milk, almond milk, oat milk, or yogurt thinned with water
- 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup optional, depending on sweetness preference
Optional Boosters
- 1 tablespoon nut butter optional
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds optional
- ¼ avocado avocado optional
- a handful spinach or kale optional
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Peel and break the banana into chunks; rinse the berries.
- Add liquid to the blender first to create a vortex.
- Add banana, berries, protein powder, and optional boosters; add ice if using fresh fruit.
- Blend on low for 10-15 seconds, then high for 45-60 seconds until smooth.
- Taste and adjust with more liquid, sweetener, or protein powder as desired; serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite fruits and boosters for added nutrition.