Description
Elevate your mornings with this delicious Blackberry Banana Protein Smoothie. Combining the sweet tartness of fresh blackberries with the creamy goodness of ripe bananas, this nutrient-packed smoothie is perfect for breakfast or as a refreshing post-workout snack. It’s quick to prepare and visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to fuel their day while satisfying their taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blackberries (approximately 140g)
- 1 ripe banana (about 120g)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (120g)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240ml)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (15g, optional)
- 1 scoop protein powder (30g)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: blackberries, banana, yogurt, almond milk, honey or maple syrup (if desired), and protein powder.
- Wash the blackberries under cool water and slice the banana into smaller pieces.
- In a blender, combine blackberries, banana slices, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), and protein powder.
- Blend on high for about 30-45 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk to achieve your desired consistency and blend again.
- Pour into glasses, garnish if desired, and enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approximately 355g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, toss in a handful of spinach or a tablespoon of nut butter. Freeze blackberries ahead of time for a thicker texture. Experiment with different protein powders to find your favorite flavor.