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Energizing Protein Smoothie

March 13, 2025

I never thought I would enjoy a smoothie in the morning, but once I turned 44, I realized I felt SO much better and stayed fuller longer. It’s the quickest way for me to get in my protein, greens & berries in. Plus, it only takes 5 minutes so it’s a win win! Hope you […]

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I never thought I would enjoy a smoothie in the morning, but once I turned 44, I realized I felt SO much better and stayed fuller longer. It’s the quickest way for me to get in my protein, greens & berries in. Plus, it only takes 5 minutes so it’s a win win! Hope you like it too!

A protein smoothie with berries

Energizing Protein Smoothie

NATALIE FORTE
This blood-sugar balancing protein smoothie will keep you energized and full for hours.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Servings 1 person

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water or coconut milk, almond milk
  • 1 serving vanilla or chocolate protein powder I like Promix, Truvani,
  • 1 tsp spirulina or 1 handful of spinach
  • 1 TBSP almond butter or an all natural nut/seed butter
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1 handful frozen strawberries
  • 1/2-1 cup frozen wild bluberries can use any frozen blueberries but wild has more nutrients

Instructions
 

  • Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  • Pour into your favorite glass or to-go cup.

Notes

This makes enough to fill a large Yeti type cup or 2 pint glasses. You can also make this before you head to work or out for the day and save it for later in a temperature controlled cup

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