Where to Get Your Protein Blue Smoothie

Name: Where to Get Your Protein Blue Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups plant-based milk (unsweetened); 2 cups blueberries; ¼ cup hemp seeds; 2 tbsp flax meal; ¼ cup almond butter (unsalted, unsweetened); 2 whole dates (pitted, optional if you like it a little sweeter)

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN

4 years ago

where to get your protein smoothie in glasses

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time5 minsTotal Time5 mins

Ingredients

1 ½ cups plant-based milk (unsweetened)

2 cups blueberries

¼ cup hemp seeds

2 tbsp flax meal

¼ cup almond butter (unsalted, unsweetened)

2 whole dates (pitted, optional if you like it a little sweeter)

Directions

Add all ingredients to the blender and mix on high for 2–3 minutes or until hemp seeds are completely blended. Top with extra hemp seeds and cinnamon and enjoy!

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Make your plant-based milk go further by substituting ½ cup of water for ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk. Just know that it will be less creamy.

Any berries are great here! Feel free to use organic strawberries or a combination of berries in place of blueberries.

No almond butter? Add ¼ cup whole raw almonds and blend a little longer.

Make it cold and slushy
Add a handful of ice to the blender if you prefer it cold and slushy.

Add superfood boosters
Add your favorite superfood powders. I added 1 tsp spirulina and 1 tsp mushroom powder for an extra immune boost. It’ll still be delicious!

Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.