Easy Blueberry Protein Smoothie

This easy blueberry protein smoothie delivers a healthy boost of antioxidants, nutrients and 28 grams of plant protein per glass! Easy to make at home with only 4 simple ingredients in just 5 minutes. Vegan, gluten free, nut free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

• Has 28 grams of plant protein
• Boost of antioxidants
• Juicy berry vanilla flavour

This easy blueberry protein smoothie tastes like melted vanilla and blueberry ice cream. It’s made with only 4 healthy ingredients and is a simple way to use your basic vanilla protein powder.

Blueberries are a powerful superfood to include in your smoothies. They have incredible antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Antioxidants protect your body from radical cell damage that occurs over time. That means that consuming blueberries regularly can help lower risk of chronic diseases.

Blueberries also contain anthocyanins which keep the neurons in the brain functioning optimally, lowering the risk of developing age related brain diseases. Wild blueberries have even higher levels of these antioxidants and compounds but any type of blueberries are an extremely healthful food to include in your diet.

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this easy blueberry protein smoothie.

Frozen blueberries: The star ingredient! Use wild or regular frozen blueberries.

Protein powder: Vanilla vegan protein powder, sweetened or unsweetened.

Frozen bananas: Creates the thick, creamy base of the smoothie and adds sweetness.

Oat milk: The liquids that bring all of the other ingredients together to blend smoothly and adds a creamy consistency.

For ingredient amounts and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Benefits

Hydrating

Staying properly hydrated is a basic requirement for optimal health. By incorporating daily smoothies you can maintain your ideal hydration level more easily. Start each morning with a smoothie for easy hydration!

High fibre

Easily get more fibre in your every day diet! In addition to being generally healthy, getting enough fibre can be extremely helpful for weight loss as it helps keep you feeling full for longer, without adding calories. Fibre also helps improve our gut health.

Nutrient dense

Vegan smoothies are a great way to get more nutrient rich foods in each day. By blending them into a single meal, it’s super quick, easy and fun! Choose ingredients like dark leafy greens, berries, nuts, seeds and fruits to make your smoothies nutrient rich.

Variations

Intensify the vanilla

If you love vanilla try making it even stronger. Add a little vanilla extract, or even vanilla bean paste. You can also simply include more vanilla protein powder. Another option is to use a vanilla flavoured plant milk instead of plain oat milk.

Add vegan yogurt

For even more protein and creamier texture try adding ½ cup or more of a vanilla or plain vegan greek yogurt. The thick consistency will blend perfectly with the rest of this smoothie. Alternatively, try using the same amount of a plain silken tofu.

Adjust the consistency

If you prefer a thicker consistency you can try the recipe using a bit less liquid than what is suggested. If you want a thinner consistency, try adding a bit of extra liquid to the recipe.

Instructions 

• Add all ingredients to blender.

• Start blending at low speed for 5-10 seconds. Increase to high speed and blend for 1-2 minutes. Use the blender tamper to push ingredients down towards the blades.

• Pour into a glass and serve your easy blueberry protein smoothie.

Prep & Blending

Add ingredients in the correct order

Always add liquid ingredients to your blender first. Then add powders, nut butters, nuts and seeds. Then add fresh greens and fresh fruit. Finally add your solid ingredients like frozen fruit. If using a small blender container with a twist on lid, reverse the order so that when you turn the container over to blend the frozen ingredients are farthest away from the blades.

Use a tamper

Push ingredients down towards the blades while blending using the tamper that comes with your blender. This helps to avoid thick smoothies from getting stuck, so you don’t have to stop blending and scrape down the sides of the container.

Don’t over blend

Try to blend your smoothie for less than a couple of minutes. If blended for too long, even thick smoothies will become thin. This is because the heat generated by the blades and motor of the blender heat up your ingredients while they are being blended.

Use a high power blender

For smoothies that have a perfectly smooth and creamy texture use a high powered blender such as a Vitamix. It can break down any ingredients to much finer particles than standard blenders, and more nutrients are released. A high speed blender also reduces the time you need to blend your recipe, which helps keep it nice and cold.

Chill your glass

By placing your smoothie glass in the freezer for a few moments you can help your smoothie stay cool for longer. This way it won’t start melting instantly while you are eating it. This is especially helpful if you’re in a hot climate. Pop it into the freezer while you are prepping and blending, then take it out when it’s time to pour your finished smoothie!

FAQ’s

Are vegan smoothies healthy?

Yes! Generally smoothies are very healthy to consume, depending on what ingredients are used. Plant based smoothies are rich in fibre and nutrients.

Can I lose weight with smoothies?

Smoothies are an excellent weight loss food! This is because they are generally lower calorie and higher in fibre and nutrients. Due to high water content, the large volume of a smoothie helps your stomach to feel satiated. And the fibre keeps you feeling full for longer, without feeling weighed down or tired like a huge meal would.

Can smoothies be refrigerated?

Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately after blending, while they are freshest. However you can refrigerate most smoothies for 1-2 days in an airtight container such as a jar.

Can I make smoothies without a high speed blender?

Yes, you can still make smoothies with a regular blender. It might take more patience depending on the recipe, but it can work. Turn off the blender to scrape down the sides of the container, and secure the lid before continuing to blend. Repeat as needed. Alternatively you can add a small amount of additional liquid to the recipe, which should help.

How can I increase the protein?

If you wish for your smoothie to have a higher protein content, you can simply add (more) protein powder to the recipe. Plain unsweetened plant based protein will work in any smoothie. Alternatively you can try adding hemp seeds or even silken tofu.

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