Famous Blueberry Protein Smoothie

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This drink is loaded with a king’s ransom of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, good-gut flora, and fiber.

Plus it’s delicious. Most of the sugar comes from the cup of frozen blueberries (or frozen mixed berries), but as most of us already know, blueberries are an incredible SUPERFOOD POWERHOUSE, and in my opinion, should be eaten routinely for its health-protecting properties.

First I’ll list the ingredients, and then I will go into detail about some of them.

  • 1 ½ – 2 cups of Trader Joes Essential Greens Veggie Juice (read labels!  This is the one that only has veggies!  No fruit here.  This is not like the Odwalla superfood, or the Naked green juice.  This juice is just veggie juice.
  • 1 Big heaping tsp of powdered greens.  I use Amazing Grass.  You can find it at Whole Foods.  Of all the green powders I’ve tried, this one surpasses them all in nutrition (read:  no fillers), and taste.  I would have never thought a green powder could taste this good!
  • 1 Big heaping Tbl of ground flax (did not use in the video)
  • ½ cup to 1 cup of frozen blueberries (or mixed berries)
  • 1 or 2 scoops of Whey Protein Powder (right now I’m using WholeFoods brand, Natural Vanilla Flavor)
  • ½ cup yogurt, or one container of Bio-K, or Keifer (Did not use in the video)
  • Sweeten with stevia if needed

Blend it all up and enjoy! It can be big, so sometimes I divide it into two glasses, and give one to my sweetheart for his afternoon snack.

Depending on how much of each of the ingredients you use, you’re looking at appx:
Calories:  300-400
Fiber: 8-12 grams
Sugar:  13-19 grams
Protein:  30-45 grams
Fat:  5-8 grams

It can be split into two snacks, or eaten as one meal.

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