Berry Protein Smoothie
Frozen berries, Greek yogurt, and a scoop of protein — thick, cold, and properly filling.
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- 150 g Frozen mixed berries
- 25 g Protein powder
- 100 g Greek yogurt
- 200 ml Milk
- 1 tsp Honey (optional)
- 1 tsp Chia seeds (optional)
Method
- Tip the frozen berries, protein powder, Greek yogurt, milk, and honey into a blender.
- Blend on high until completely smooth, scraping down once if it catches — add a splash more liquid if it fights the blades.
- Pour into a tall glass and scatter the chia seeds over the top.
About Berry Protein Smoothie
The berry protein smoothie is a blend-and-go breakfast engineered around one goal: staying power. Frozen mixed berries give it body and a natural tart sweetness without watering it down the way ice would, while Greek yogurt and a scoop of protein powder push it well past the flimsy, sugar-heavy smoothies that leave you hungry an hour later. Honey rounds off the berries' tartness, and a scatter of chia seeds on top adds fiber and a subtle texture as they soften.
Thick, cold, and genuinely filling, it drinks more like a spoonable shake than a juice, with a bright berry flavor and the tang of yogurt underneath. The protein and fat keep it satisfying, so it holds up as an actual meal rather than a snack. It takes about five minutes with nothing more than a blender, which makes it a realistic weekday breakfast or a post-workout recovery drink. If it fights the blades, a splash more milk loosens it without thinning the flavor much.
Equipment: blender.
Berry Protein Smoothie: frequently asked questions
Is Berry Protein Smoothie gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Berry Protein Smoothie has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Berry Protein Smoothie dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Milk. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Berry Protein Smoothie?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out honey, chia seeds — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Berry Protein Smoothie make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.