Basic healthy smoothie recipe
This is what we enjoy for breakfast almost every day; a protein, fruit and nutrition-packed smoothie. Smoothies are creamy, taste delicious and are easy to make in a high-speed blender. Customize it for your taste and dietary preferences. See the infographic for a cheat sheet for more ingredient options!
Servings: 1
Calories: 419kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Basic Healthy Smoothie
Base Liquids
- 10 ounces unsweetened almond, cashew, oat, other milk, or filtered water, organic soy milk, cashew or hemp milk, coconut milk.
- 1-2 scoops protein powder of choice
- ½ small greenish banana optional for creaminess
- ½ cup frozen berries, mango, cherries, etc. choose 1
- 1 teaspoon acacia fiber
- 1 tablespoon MCT or coconut oil optional
- 1 teaspoon granular monk fruit or monk fruit syrup (no sugar). flavored liquid stevia, honey, maple syrup, pitted date.
Instructions
- Blend together at high speed in a blender and enjoy right away. If it’s too thick, add a little more milk or water.
Notes
If you look at nutrition numbers, they will vary depending on what you use for this smoothie.
For powerful nutritional add-ons, see the post.
Nutrition
Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 438mg | Iron: 8mg