Strawberry Protein Smoothie

It’s strawberry season, and this protein-packed breakfast or balanced afternoon snack is perfect for hot summer days! Strawberries are loaded with antioxidants and healthy fibers for the gut microbiome and optimal hormone health. Give this recipe a try for a quick and easy nutritious meal when you don’t want to turn the stove on. Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)

1 banana (small, frozen)

½ cup vanilla protein powder

1 tbsp almond butter

1 tbsp ground flax seed

1 ¼ cups cow’s milk, whole (or sub for milk of choice)

Preparation

1. Place all ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Notes:

Nut-Free

Use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter.

No Cow's Milk

Use milk or alternative milk of choice.

Smoothie Consistency

If the smoothie is too thick, thin with more milk or water. If the smoothie is too thin, add some ice cubes and blend to thicken.

More Fiber

Add in some chopped leafy greens like spinach or kale.