Berry Protein Smoothie

This nutritious berry protein smoothie is easy to make with mixed frozen berries and no added sweeteners. This filling fruit protein smoothie has 22g protein for a filling meal.

Berry Protein Smoothie Recipe

I drink this berry protein smoothie pretty much every day! It is so yummy and tastes like a berry shake. You can’t even taste the spinach, promise. It’s packed full of 22g protein, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

I love that fruit protein smoothie recipes are a great way to pack in extra protein to keep you full for longer. They can be customized to taste and are quick, easy and perfect for a healthy grab and go option in the morning.

Some of my other protein-packed favorites to enjoy for any meal, snack or dessert are my chocolate peanut butter protein balls, overnight oats and no-bake energy balls.

Protein Powder for Smoothies

Not all protein powders are created equal. It took lots of trial and error for me to find the right one. Several of them hurt my stomach while other friends raved about a certain brand.

If this is your first time trying protein powder in a protein smoothie, I would start with half a scoop. It’s all about trial and error in finding one that tastes good to you and also one that doesn’t make you feel bloated.

• I’ve found the Clean Simple Eats Vanilla to taste the best (no chalky flavor). It’s seriously so good! This is the one I use 75% of the time.
• PEScience is another good option I’ve found on Amazon.
• Costco has a few that friends love, but for some reason my stomach just doesn’t love them. But they’re the cheapest I’ve found.
• HIGH Protein and Ideal Lean are a few other great options.
• Your Super has a skinny protein that is all plant based.

Non Protein Powder Ways to Add Protein

If you don’t have any protein powder or want to add some extra protein, try adding the following:

• Swap unsweetened almond milk for Fairlife milk
• Add an extra scoop of collagen
• Greek yogurt
• Cottage cheese
• Egg whites
• Flax seeds
• Chia seeds

Ingredient Notes

This smoothie is full of protein, greens and fruit. It’s got all of the nutrients you need to keep you full and give you energy throughout the morning or afternoon. And it tastes so delicious, you’ll forget it’s healthy!

• Milk: I love to add vanilla almond milk since it’s lower in fat and adds a hint more vanilla flavor. Regular milk works just fine too in this protein shake recipe.
• Protein powder: Check out my top picks above. Clean Simple Eats Vanilla has the best flavor in my opinion.
• Collagen: I love adding a scoop of collagen for even more protein and creaminess. Most collagen is unflavored, so it won’t affect the taste of the smoothie.
• Spinach: Adding in a big handful of spinach is the perfect way to get in more greens. Once it’s blended together, you can’t even taste it!
• Berries: Berries are loaded with antioxidants, which are great for your health. Feel free to use any type. Mixed berries are my favorite.
• Banana: Frozen banana helps to make the texture creamy and thick. I always have lots of them in my freezer to use for smoothies.

How to Make a Protein Berry Smoothie

To make, simply blend together the ingredients in a blender (I love this Ninja from Amazon) until smooth (add the liquids in first, then the remaining ingredients). Then pour into a glass.

Protein Smoothie Tips

• Make sure to use frozen fruit, like I do in my recipe for mango smoothie, so you get that super creamy and delicious texture.
• Feel free to blend in extras like chia seeds, flaxseed, honey or bee pollen.
• You can make this into a smoothie bowl if preferred. Just pour into a bowl and top with any extras like my healthy granola, diced fruit or coconut.
• I love to make smoothie bags when I know I have a busy week ahead. Simply portion out the fruit and spinach into zip top bags, then add the milk and powders right before blending. Saves time and is great for meal prep!

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