[Recipes] Berry Banana Flaxseed Protein Smoothie
Jam-packed with antioxidants, protein, vitamins & minerals, and over 1,700 mg of omega-3s, the Berry Banana Flaxseed Protein Smoothie is a delicious nutritional powerhouse — both for your muscles and heart alike.
Cook Time: <5 minutes
Servings: 2
Main Benefits:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh/frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh/frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup fresh/frozen strawberries
- 1/2 large banana
- 1.5 cups Almond Breeze coconut almond milk (regular almond milk or skim milk also work)
- 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 1 scoop of vanilla whey protein powder (I like Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard)
- 3 ice cubes
Directions
Throw all of the ingredients together in a large blender. Blend until smooth and pureed, without completely liquifying the entire smoothie. Blending should last about 15 – 20 seconds on high.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories - 220
- Fat - 5 g
- Omega-3′s - 1,700 mg
- Fiber - 7 g
- Sugar - 15 g
- Protein - 14 g
- Calcium - 35% DV
- Vitamin C - 60% DV
- Vitamin D - 13% DV
- Vitamin E - 40% DV
- Vitamin K - 13% DV
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