Basic Berry & Protein Smoothie

Name: Basic Berry & Protein Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 cup mixed berries (frozen, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries); 1 pcs banana (medium, ripe, peeled); 1 cup milk (cold, dairy or plant-based); 0.5 cup yogurt (plain, Greek-style); 2 tbsp whey protein powder (vanilla or unflavored); 1 tsp honey (optional, adjust to taste); 4 pcs ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A thick, creamy smoothie packed with mixed berries and a boost of protein. It comes together in under 5 minutes with just a handful of ingredients and makes a perfect quick breakfast or post-workout refuel.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 CUP

282 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 2 servings

2 cupmixed berries · frozen, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries1 pcsbanana · medium, ripe, peeled1 cupmilk · cold, dairy or plant-based½ cupyogurt · plain, Greek-style2 tbspwhey protein powder · vanilla or unflavored1 tsphoney · optional, adjust to taste4 pcsice cubes · optional, for a thicker smoothie

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

282

CALORIES · 1 CUP

Protein15g · 21%

Carbs46g · 65%

Fat6g · 19%

Fiber8g

Sugar24g

Saturated fat3g

Cholesterol18mg

Sodium60mg

Potassium794mg

Phosphorus136mg

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METHOD · 3 STEPS

prep · ~2 min
Gather and measure all ingredients.
1.Measure 2 cups frozen mixed berries.
2.Peel the banana and add it to the blender.
3.Pour in 1 cup cold milk and ½ cup yogurt.
4.Add 2 tablespoons protein powder and honey.
mix · ~1 min
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Start the blender on low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds, or until no chunks of frozen berry or banana remain. Stop once to scrape down the sides if needed.
TIPFor a thinner smoothie, add an extra splash of milk. For thicker, toss in a few ice cubes and blend again.
serve
Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Divide the smoothie evenly between two glasses. Serve right away for the best texture and chill.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use frozen berries instead of fresh for a thicker, colder smoothie without needing excessive ice.
2
Add the liquid first to the blender to help the blades move more easily through frozen fruit.
3
For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with a thick plant-based yogurt like coconut or soy.
4
Freeze ripe bananas in chunks ahead of time for an extra creamy texture and natural sweetness.
5
If your smoothie is too thick to blend, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
6
Rinse the blender immediately after pouring to prevent protein powder and berry residue from sticking.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

vegan

Vegan

Swap dairy milk for oat or almond milk, replace Greek yogurt with a thick coconut or soy yogurt, and use a plant-based pea or hemp protein powder instead of whey to keep it entirely plant-based.

high protein

High-protein

Increase the protein powder to 3–4 tablespoons or add a scoop of plain cottage cheese for an extra 10–15 grams of protein with a silky texture.

lower sugar

Lower-sugar

Omit the honey entirely and use a small handful of spinach or a squeeze of lemon juice to balance sweetness; choose unsweetened yogurt and milk.

keto friendly

Keto-friendly

Replace the banana with half an avocado for creaminess and fiber, swap honey for a keto-friendly sweetener like stevia or monk fruit, and use unsweetened almond milk and full-fat Greek yogurt.

HEALTH BENEFITS