Description
Jumpstart your day with a protein smoothie without banana—rich, creamy, and packed with nutrients. Perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240 ml)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (245 g)
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (30 g)
- ½ cup frozen mixed berries (75 g)
- ½ ripe avocado (about 75 g)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (12 g)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, 5 ml)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, 2.5 ml)
- Ice cubes (optional, ¼ cup)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients. Measure out the almond milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, berries, avocado, chia seeds, honey, vanilla, and ice. Having everything ready will keep the process smooth.
- Blend the liquid base. Pour the almond milk into the blender and pulse once to combine with the yogurt. This helps create a uniform base before adding the thicker items.
- Add the protein powder. Sprinkle the vanilla whey protein over the liquid. Blend on low for 10–15 seconds to dissolve any clumps.
- Introduce the fruit and avocado. Drop in the frozen berries and avocado. The avocado adds creaminess and healthy fats, while the berries provide natural sweetness.
- Incorporate the chia seeds. Add the chia seeds; they’ll thicken the smoothie slightly and add omega‑3s.
- Sweeten and flavor. If you like a touch of sweetness, drizzle honey or maple syrup and add vanilla extract. Blend again until smooth.
- Adjust consistency. If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more almond milk. If it’s too thin, add a few ice cubes and blend until the desired thickness is reached.
- Serve immediately. Pour into a tall glass, garnish with a few berries or a sprinkle of chia seeds, and enjoy right away for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado. A ripe avocado blends more smoothly and gives a buttery mouthfeel.
- Freeze the berries. Frozen berries keep the smoothie cold without diluting it with ice water.
- Choose a high‑quality protein powder. A vanilla whey or plant‑based powder with minimal additives will keep the flavor clean.
- Blend on high speed. For the creamiest texture, run the blender on high for 30–45 seconds.
- Adjust sweetness. If you’re watching sugar, skip the honey and rely on the berries’ natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: protien smoothie without banana