Recipe: Blueberry Maple Protein Smoothie

This simple recipe requires less than 10 ingredients and comes together in about 5 minutes. It's the perfect portable breakfast that provides a full serving of fruit and plenty of protein.

Ingredients

1/2 cup cottage cheese or low-fat yogurt (or a mix of the two)*

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon maple extract

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

2 teaspoons flaxseed meal

Sweetener of choice (such as 2 packets of stevia)

10-15 ice cubes + 1/4 cup water

Instructions

Place all of your ingredients in a blender and mix until well combined. If it appears too runny, add more ice. If it's too thick, add more water. Add more sweetener or extract at the end if the flavor isn't strong enough for your taste.

Notes

*Use a non-dairy yogurt or milk for the base and a non-dairy protein powder to easily make this recipe vegan-friendly.

*Add a handful of raw spinach for extra veggies without any change in flavor.

Nutrition Information:

Serving size: 1 shake Calories: 230 Fat: 5 Saturated fat: 1.9Carbohydrates: 18 Sugar: 9 Fiber: 3.1 Protein: 27.5