A nutritious berry smoothie with cooked quinoa, milk, frozen banana, and a pinch of fine sea salt, blended smooth for a satisfying breakfast or snack.
Quinoa Berry Smoothie
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A nutritious berry smoothie with cooked quinoa, milk, frozen banana, and a pinch of fine sea salt, blended smooth for a satisfying breakfast or snack.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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servings
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (43.0 g)cooked quinoa
- ½ cup (75.0 g)mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- 1.0pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Add the cooked quinoa, frozen banana, mixed berries, and pinch of fine sea salt.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds, until completely smooth.
- Check the consistency. If too thick, blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk; if too thin, add a few extra ice cubes or frozen fruit.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Cook the quinoa in advance and chill to save prep time. Use fresh or frozen berries for best flavor balance.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make quinoa berry smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make quinoa berry smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
310
Calories / serving
7.7g
Fat
52.8g
Carbs
10.1g
Protein
28.0g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~310 cal · 8g fat · 53g carbs · 10g protein · 28g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 310 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 59 min·3.4 mi·~6900 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 42 min·2.1 mi·~4200 steps
- Moderate cycling 31 min·6.2 mi
- Swimming laps 43 min
- Jogging 30 min·2.5 mi·~4800 steps
- Stair climbing 29 min·~2600 steps
- Dancing 50 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 31 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 72 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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