This healthy Blueberry Protein Shake blended with blueberries, vanilla protein powder, almond milk, chia seeds, and Brazil nuts will satisfy your taste buds and fuel the day. Delight in the flavors of a blueberry muffin, but make it into a creamy smoothie!
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I will guide you through how to make this vibrant purple 5-ingredient smoothie taste like a blueberry muffin in a glass. The result is a smooth and luscious drink that will make your taste buds sing and keep you feeling full and energized. Try our Bahama mama smoothie for another 5 ingredient smoothie!
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Blueberry Protein Shake Ingredients
You may be wondering how this is considered a healthy blueberry smoothie. It's a low calorie and low sugar smoothie that tastes so good - here's how we do it:
- Almond milk (or milk of choice) - We prefer the flavor of nutty unsweetened almond milk in this shake, but feel free to use your favorite milk.
- Frozen blueberries - This small but mighty berry is known as a "superfood" because it's loaded with nutrients. The health benefits of this berry may include improved memory, lower blood pressure, and muscle recovery.
- Vanilla protein powder - Getting enough protein in your diet is essential to overall health. High protein smoothies like this one can be considered meal replacement shakes. This vanilla protein powder smoothie tastes scrumptious with our favorite protein.
- Chia seeds - You will always find chia seeds in our shakes and smoothies because of their healthy fats and high fiber content.
- Brazil nuts - This nut tastes mild and bitter-sweet. It gives our blueberry protein shake it's freshly baked blueberry muffin flavor! Brazil nuts can reduce inflammation, support brain health, and improve heart and thyroid functions.
Substitutes for Protein Powder
Adding a scoop of this vanilla protein powder is the best way to add protein while not altering the flavor of this shake.
We love smoothies with vanilla protein powder, however, if you are looking for a substitution for protein powder, here are a few good options:
- Greek yogurt
- cottage cheese
- nut butters (peanut butter or almond butter)
- flaxseeds
- hemp seeds
- a store-bought ready to drink shake - omit the almond milk and protein powder if using this option.
How to Make a Blueberry Protein Shake
From start to finish, make this easy protein shake with blueberries in 5 minutes or less.
Step 1: Add all ingredients to a blender cup. (Exact measurements can be found in the recipe card)
Step 2: Place blender cup in blender base.
Step 3: Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute to ensure the nuts and seeds get pulverized completely.
Pour the creamy shake into a cold glass and enjoy.
Expert Tips
- Feel free to use frozen or fresh blueberries, but we suggest frozen fruit because we prefer the flavor and it helps to keep the smoothie cold without ice.
- Use a high-speed blender, especially when blending a smoothie with nuts.
- If your blueberry almond milk smoothie is too thick, add more milk.
- If the smoothie is too thin, add more blueberries or ice to thicken it up.
FAQs
Yes, you can make a smoothie ahead of time. We suggest making it the night before and storing it in an airtight container in the fridge. Give it a good shake before drinking.
Store any leftover smoothies in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Give it a good shake before drinking.
If your goal is to make a low calorie protein smoothie, add low calorie fruits like blueberries and raspberries. Bananas are another good fruit to add in a smoothie.
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Blueberry Protein Shake
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- ¾ cup frozen blueberries
- 2-3 Brazil nuts
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender cup.
- Blend well for 30 seconds to ensure the nuts get pulverized. Pour into a cold glass and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a high-speed blender, especially when blending a smoothie with nuts.
- We prefer making this shake with frozen blueberries so the drink stays cold without having to add ice.
- Walnuts or macadamia nuts can be substituted in place of Brazil nuts.
- Adding a scoop of this vanilla protein powder is the best way to add protein while not altering the flavor of this shake.
Martin
This is really good!
William
Ok, you have the best drinks! It totally tasted like a blueberry muffin.
Beverly
Wow I love the color, this is going to be so much fun to make!!