This smoothie was born out of necessity—and a bit of luck! I usually rely on frozen mangoes or wild blueberries for my smoothies, but my kitchen freezer was out. Determined, I ventured to the garage freezer, rummaged around, and struck gold: a bag of organic mixed berries! Woohoo!
I am always trying to add in more greens for the kids so I tossed in a handful of organic spring mix (thanks, Costco!) and added some protein powder since I’d just finished a workout. The result? A simple, beautiful, and delicious smoothie that checks all the boxes.
When I’m in the mood for plant-based protein, Truvani’s protein powder is my go-to. You can find it here at Walmart or order directly from their site.
Mixed Berry Protein Shake
Equipment
- Vitamix
Ingredients
- 4 frozen bananas
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup spring mix (or 1 handful) spinach works as well
- Water to just cover the ingredients in the blender, carefully adding more if needed
Instructions
- Prepare the blender: Add the frozen bananas, mixed berries, vanilla protein powder, spring mix, and coconut milk to your blender.
- Add water: Pour water into the blender, covering the ingredients. Carefully add more if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Blend: Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Pour the shake into 4 16-oz mason jars or glasses.
- Enjoy: Drink immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before serving if stored.