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    Home » Smoothies

    Berry Protein Smoothie

    LAST UPDATED: October 1, 2020 PUBLISHED: July 23, 2019 By Pam Greer 10 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This berry protein smoothie is fruity and gives you great protein boost! 

    Loaded with fresh fruity flavor from the raspberries and blueberries. 

    Perfect for a quick breakfast smoothie, an easy lunch or a delicious healthy dessert! 

    Two tall ball canning jars filled with a light purple smoothie.

    Can we talk about how many meals I have to make a week?

    I make our granola that we eat every day for breakfast.  I make our yogurt that we snack on through the week and use in frozen desserts.  Every Sunday I make a loaf of bread that we use for our lunch sandwiches.   The almond butter that we have on those sandwiches is homemade.  I cook dinner six nights a week. 

    So, when it's time for lunch on Saturday and Sunday, I am over it.  I want something quick and easy, but still healthy.  

    Lately I've discovered smoothies for lunch!  They are perfect!   We usually go out to eat on Saturday night, so having a smoothie for lunch is just right. 

    We have had this berry protein smoothie several times, before I finally got around to taking some photos of it.  It's so good!

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    Photo showing ingredients: blueberries, ice, raspberries, protein powder, yogurt and a banana.

    Ingredients:

    I almost always have the ingredients to make this smoothie in the pantry, fridge and freezer, so it is quick and easy to whip up. 

    Blueberries - frozen.  I bought a bunch when they were on sale and filled my freezer with them!

    Raspberries - frozen.  I also bought a bunch of these when they were on sale and have them in my freezer.   If you have any left over, they would be great in a compote! 

    Vanilla Protein Powder - can use another flavor if you prefer.

    Yogurt & Milk - You can't tell in the photo, but I used ½ cup of yogurt and ¼ cup of milk.

    Banana - ripe. 

    Ice cubes - about 5. 

    Tip for freezing blueberries and raspberries:  

    This tip is good for all berries and small fruit like grapes.  Lay them on a cookie sheet in a single layer and freeze them.  Scoop them into freezer bags and store them in the freezer.  This keeps them from freezing into a hard clump. 

    Blender filled with yogurt, protein powder, banana, blueberries, raspberries and ice.

    Instructions:

    Making a smoothie is so easy, you just put the stuff in the blender and process, right?  Well, not quite. 

    There is an order to placing the ingredients in the blender that will make it go a little smoother.  You start with your liquid ingredients, then any powder, regular fruit and vegetables, frozen fruit and vegetables and then ice. 

    For this homemade protein smoothie you start by adding the milk and the yogurt, then the vanilla protein powder, the banana, the frozen blueberries and raspberries and then the ice into your favorite blender.    Blend until smooth and frothy! 

    Two tall ball jars filled with a light purple smoothie.

    This homemade smoothie is so good!  We are always looking for good vanilla protein powder recipes and this is one!  We have it on regular rotation.  It's rich and creamy and the berry flavor really shines!  

    Variations - you could change out the berries and use strawberries.  Use all raspberries and a chocolate protein powder for a chocolate raspberry smoothie!  So many possibilities! 

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    Looking for more delicious smoothie recipes using blueberries, raspberries and strawberries:

    This Raspberry Green Tea Smoothie gets it's pretty pink color from the raspberries and little tartness from the green tea. 

    Blueberry Almond Smoothie - who knew blueberries and almonds go so good together?!

    This Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie is like sipping summer in a glass!

    Pomegranate Smoothie - yogurt, pomegranate juice, bananas and blueberries!  So good! 

    Recipe

    **As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Two light purple smoothies with a bowl of blueberries.
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    5 from 14 votes

    Protein Berry Smoothie

    This delicious smoothie is loaded with fresh berry flavors and the protein powder makes it substantial enough for a breakfast or lunch!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 337kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup yogurt plain
    • ¼ cup milk
    • ½ banana
    • ½ cup raspberries frozen
    • ½ cup blueberries
    • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    • 5 ice cubes

    Instructions

    • In a blender combine the milk, yogurt, protein powder, banana, raspberries and blueberries.
    • Top with the ice.
    • Blend until smooth and frothy!

    Notes

    Some possible variations:  use strawberries instead of one of the berries, use all raspberries with chocolate protein powder. 

    Equipment

    Vitamix

    Nutrition

    Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 392mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Michelle | Taste As You Go says

      July 23, 2021 at 8:42 am

      5 stars
      Berry smoothies are a favorite in our house! We'll have to try this to see if the kids like the protein-plus version better!

      Reply
    2. Lizzy says

      July 29, 2019 at 4:12 pm

      This is such a great way to use berries right now - I just picked wayy too many, so thanks for the inspo!

      Reply
    3. cheflolaskitchen says

      July 23, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      I love smoothies in breakfast! Can't wait to try out this one out!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        July 23, 2019 at 5:24 pm

        You'll have to let me know what you think!

        Reply
    4. Beth Pierce says

      July 23, 2019 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      What a cool and refreshing smoothie for summer! Just what I needed after a long and hot day!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        July 23, 2019 at 5:24 pm

        It is the perfect treat after a hot day!

        Reply
    5. Sharon says

      July 23, 2019 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      I've been obsessed with smoothies this summer! This berry protein smoothie would make a great morning smoothie or afternoon treat.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        July 23, 2019 at 5:24 pm

        I've been obsessed too!

        Reply
    6. Morgan Eisenberg says

      July 23, 2019 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      Too much fresher and tastier than a powdered protein shake!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        July 23, 2019 at 2:36 pm

        Right! And so much better for you!

        Reply

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