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Frosty glass filled with a thick Blueberry Banana Protein Smoothie, garnished with lemon zest and sea salt to highlight the brightening twist.

Blueberry Banana Protein Smoothie

Rebecca Blumer
This creamy Blueberry Banana Protein Smoothie comes together in just 5 minutes, offering a soft-serve texture perfect for breakfast. Enhanced with a unique lemon-salt trick to brighten the berry flavor, it provides a powerful, antioxidant-rich boost for post-workout recovery or busy mornings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

  • High-Speed Blender

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup Low fat or Greek yoghurt
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk or full cream milk
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 Tbs natural peanut butter
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 Tbsp flax meal
  • 1 Tbsp acai berry powder

Instructions
 

Build the Blender Base

  • Pour in the 1/2 cup milk first, then add the 1 cup yogurt so the blades can grab easily and form a smooth vortex instead of spinning dry.
  • Add the vanilla protein powder, peanut butter, chia seeds, flax meal, and acai berry powder, letting the powders settle into the liquids so they hydrate instead of flying into a chalky ring.

Add the Lemon-Salt Twist

  • Sprinkle in a pinch of sea salt and add lemon zest now, so the brightener blends evenly and you taste it in every sip, not in little sharp pockets.

Frozen Fruit Finish, Then Blend

  • Add the banana and frozen blueberries last, which helps prevent the blades from jamming and keeps the bottom moving smoothly.
  • Blend until the color turns a rich purple and the texture looks thick and glossy, with no seed clumps or berry flecks catching on the sides.
  • If it feels too thick to blend, add more milk a splash at a time until it moves like a soft milkshake.
  • For a thicker result, use a frozen banana, and for a thinner drink, add more milk until it pours easily.

Serve While It’s At Its Best

  • Pour immediately and enjoy right away, because the frozen fruit gives you that frosty, creamy peak texture before the seeds start tightening it up.

Notes

Protein Powder Options: Whey protein isolate blends smoother and fluffier. If using plant-based protein, consider adding a splash more milk and blending longer to reduce grittiness.
Flavor Enhancers: Adding lemon zest and a pinch of sea salt cuts through the richness and makes the berry flavor pop.
Texture Tip: Use frozen fruit instead of ice for a creamy, thick texture without watering down the flavor.
Blender Strategy: Start on low speed to crack frozen pieces, then ramp to high to aerate the protein and smooth out chia seeds.
Meal Prep: Portion dry and frozen ingredients into freezer bags. Add milk and yogurt just before blending.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 42gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Blueberry Banana Protein Smoothie, high protein breakfast, Post-workout recovery, Whey Protein Isolate
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