A creamy and nutritious protein smoothie blending frozen blueberries with vanilla and milk, perfect for a quick post-workout boost.
Vanilla Blueberry Protein Smoothie
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A creamy and nutritious protein smoothie blending frozen blueberries with vanilla and milk, perfect for a quick post-workout boost.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 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
- 1.0 cup (150.0 g)frozen blueberries
- 1.0 scoopprotein powder
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
- fine sea salt, a small pinch
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the frozen blueberries, protein powder, pure vanilla extract, and 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. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen blueberries if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use any milk variety based on preference or dietary needs. For a thicker texture, use more frozen blueberries or less milk.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make vanilla blueberry protein smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make vanilla blueberry protein 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 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. 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.
331
Calories / serving
8.7g
Fat
34.2g
Carbs
29.5g
Protein
26.5g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~331 cal · 9g fat · 34g carbs · 30g protein · 27g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 331 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 63 min·3.7 mi·~7350 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 45 min·2.3 mi·~4500 steps
- Moderate cycling 34 min·6.8 mi
- Swimming laps 46 min
- Jogging 32 min·2.7 mi·~5100 steps
- Stair climbing 31 min·~2800 steps
- Dancing 54 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 34 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 77 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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