This mixed berry protein smoothie combines frozen berries, Greek yogurt, steel-cut oats, and protein powder for a healthy, delicious breakfast shake to start your day!
This is a sponsored post for Purely Inspired; all thoughts and opinions are mine.
Even during cold weather, protein shakes like this mixed berry protein smoothie are a great—not to mention delicious—way to start your day. I mean, if I had my choice, I'd start my winter days with biscuits and gravy and a side of bacon every morning, but I feel like that wouldn't pair well with all the other holiday foods I'm indulging in.
Good thing I have a ton of yummy protein smoothies and protein shakes on my blog. My favorites include this pineapple peach green smoothie, low-carb chocolate peanut butter smoothie, and this pineapple coconut protein smoothie.
While I normally prefer peach or coconut—or let's be honest, chocolate—in my protein smoothies, I do enjoy a healthy serving of frozen berries.
Fortunately this mixed berry protein smoothie has a healthy serving of frozen berries along with Greek yogurt, steel-cut oats, Purely Inspired organic protein, and a bit of honey and vanilla to sweeten the deal.
You're basically giving your body the gift of quality protein and all kinds of good-for-your ingredients but it's totally disguised with delicious flavor. Best. Disguise. Ever.
Speaking of gifting, if you don't have a seriously good blender for making your protein shakes or smoothies, treat yourself to one. I love my Blendtec Designer Series Blender but it's quite the investment. I'd go for a Ninja blender; the price is better and the reviews are great!
The recipe for this mixed berry protein smoothie calls for frozen mixed berries but you could totally mix it up by using a single berry like strawberry, raspberry or blueberry. Sometimes it's all about using whatever you have on hand in the freezer.
Mixed Berry Protein Smoothie
This mixed berry protein smoothie combines frozen berries, Greek yogurt, steel-cut oats, and protein powder for a healthy, delicious breakfast shake to start your day!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup frozen mixed berries
- ¼ cup Greek berry yogurt
- ¼ cup steel-cut oats
- 1 scoop Purely Inspired French Vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon honey or to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place water, berries, Greek yogurt, steel-cut oats, protein powder, honey, and vanilla extract in blender.
- Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 398Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 276mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 13gSugar: 21gProtein: 28g
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Cliona
This looks like the perfect way to start the day! I'm pregnant so I'm always looking for new ways of building extra protein and vitamins into my diet.
Emily Hill
I hope you try it!
Jacqueline
I love berries in my smoothies! They taste great, the colour is so pretty and they are good for you. I've never added protein powder but it sounds like a super healthy thing to do!
Emily Hill
I have to admit they make a gorgeous smoothie!
Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy
Now THAT looks like the perfect start to a perfect day!
Emily Hill
Thanks!
Kara
Looks like a perfect way to start a busy day. I bet it would be a great after school snack too!
Emily Hill
Yes! My kids love smoothies as after-school snacks!
Beth
Berry smoothies are my favorite! I haven't tried this protein powder before! I'll have to see if I can find it!
Emily Hill
I'm partial to peach smoothies but I do love a berry one on occasion!
Allyson
MY kids are going to love this smoothie! I love how it has the protein in it too!
Emily Hill
It's a great one for kids!
Annissa
This smoothie is healthy way to start the day! Love the flavors and great recipe!
Emily Hill
Thank you!
Aimee
Love this post workout smoothie!!! SO easy and versatile.
Emily Hill
Totally!
Vicky
I love that you add oats to your smoothies! I'm not a huge smoothie person but my husband makes them for himself daily so I'll have to tell him to try this one!
Emily Hill
It's a nice way to thicken up the smoothie a bit!
Jen
This is the perfect post-workout smoothie to get my day started right!
Emily Hill
I totally agree!