Blueberry Protein Power Smoothie

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This smoothie combination of blueberries, protein, flaxseed, spinach and walnuts will keep your heart and waistline happy.

Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 0 min Makes: 1 smoothie

Calories: 387 Fat: 13 grams Carbohydrates: 26 grams Protein: 32 grams

INGREDIENTS 

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

  • 1 cup frozen blueberries

  • 1/3 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)

  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

  • 5 walnut halves1 cup baby spinach

  • 1/2 cup ice

DIRECTIONS 

1. Combine almond milk, blueberries, protein powder, flaxseed, walnuts, spinach and ice in a blender. Cover and blend until creamy. Use another quarter cup to half cup of almond milk if needed for desired thickness. Serve immediately. 

TIPS: You can use any type of protein that you like (whey, plant-based, etc.). Also, if you like your smoothie a little sweeter-tasting, try adding a tablespoon of honey or your sweetener of choice.

Smoothie, Breakfast & SmoothiesMichelle Matthewssmoothie, almond milk, blueberry