Healthy Recipe: Blueberry Banana Protein Smoothie

For a quick breakfast packed with rich nutrients and great taste, try this recipe for a Blueberry-Banana Protein Smoothie. Smoothies are a great breakfast (or lunch! or dinner!) option for weight-loss control or maintenance. Portable, easy to mix, and adaptable to your personal tastes and preference, this smoothie recipe deserves a place in your go-to list of meal replacements.

Ingredients

1 serving Whey Protein Powder, vanilla (nutritional information will vary depending on brand of powder used)
2 cups spinach leaves
1 small banana
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup 1% milk
1 cup ice
1 tbsp of honey to sweeten if desired (not included in nutritional info)

Directions

Place spinach in blender first. Follow with protein powder and milk. Add remaining ingredients last to help weigh down the spinach so it purees thoroughly. (Frozen blueberries are recommended, although you could use fresh. However, frozen help keep the shake’s temperature down and contributes to a milkshake-like consistency.) Blend on high until shake-like consistency is achieved.

Nutritional Information

Servings per recipe: 2

Calories: 200.2

Total Fat: 1.8 g

Carbohydrates: 29.8 g

Protein: 18.5 g

Nutritional information will vary based on protein powder used. For a complete breakdown of nutritional information and original recipe source visit SparkRecipes.