Zucchini Blueberry Protein Smoothie
Frozen zucchini adds thickness and fiber to this blueberry smoothie with almost no flavor of its own.
- 6 mintime
- 1serving
- 295calories
- 29 gprotein
Frozen zucchini makes smoothies thick and creamy in the same way a banana does, but with a fraction of the sugar and none of the banana flavor. Slice it and freeze it in coins, or buy frozen. Blueberries cover any trace of vegetable.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup frozen zucchini
- ¾ cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Method
- Add the almond milk, protein powder, and cinnamon to the blender.
- Add the frozen zucchini and blueberries.
- Blend for a full minute, until smooth.
- Stir in the chia and let the smoothie sit for two minutes to thicken.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 295 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk, tree nuts.
Tips
- Peel the zucchini only if the skin is tough. A thin skin blends away.
- Freeze zucchini in coins on a tray first so they do not clump.
Swaps and variations
- Use strawberries instead of blueberries.
- Add half a banana for more sweetness.
