Blueberry Almond Smoothie
Frozen blueberries, almond butter and a pinch of cinnamon. It tastes like the muffin, without the sugar crash an hour later.
Why this smoothie works
- Anthocyanins from a full cup of blueberries
- 22g protein and 11g healthy fat from almond butter keep you full
- Oats add slow-release carbs for a steady morning
Ingredients
1 serving- 1 cupfrozen blueberries
- 1 scoopvanilla whey or plant protein, about 20g protein
- 1 tbspalmond butter
- 2 tbsprolled oats
- 1/4 tspcinnamon
- 1 cupunsweetened almond milk
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Add milk, oats and protein to the blender and blend for 15 seconds so the powder dissolves.
- 2
Add blueberries, almond butter and cinnamon. Blend on high for 45 seconds until smooth and purple.
- 3
Pour and serve. Add a few whole blueberries on top if you like.
Pro tips
- Frozen blueberries are cheaper and blend thicker than fresh. No ice needed.
- A pinch of lemon zest brightens the flavor and makes the blueberry taste more like the fruit than the muffin.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Use 3/4 cup Greek yogurt in place of the powder and reduce the milk to 3/4 cup. Protein drops to about 18g.
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