This fruity, protein-packed smoothie is perfect for busy mornings or sipping on-the-go.
Smoothies are one of the easiest and fastest ways of ensuring your body gets all of the nutrients it needs to start the day. The ideal balance of protein and fiber is exactly what you need to have long lasting energy all morning long.
As you’ve probably noticed, I rarely make the same smoothie twice in a row. Unlike my husband, I will never be the person that is content eating the same breakfast every single day. That’s what’s great about smoothies – you can mix it up based on what you have on hand, what’s in season and what you need to use up.
In fact, I think our high consumption of smoothies is one of the reasons we have very little food waste in our house. Any overly ripe fruit is either eaten that day or frozen to be thrown into a smoothie at a later date.
Speaking of freezer, frozen fruit is your friend when it comes to having everything ready to go for smoothies all winter long. Once we run out of the berries we froze over the summer, we stock up on a large bag of organic frozen berries at Costco all season long. In addition to smoothies, they are great in pancakes or stirred into oatmeal to cool it down so that my son from burning his tongue.
What are your favorite smoothie ingredients? I’d love to hear from you.
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Raspberry Banana Chia Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- two handfuls ice - to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except for the ice in a high-speed blender and puree until smooth.
- Add a handful or two of ice and pulse again until smooth.
- Pour in a glass and enjoy.
Chef's Notes
Nutrition
Jocky
Oh, chia seeds are so good for you! Love that they made it in this delicious recipe! Thanks for your recipe ^^
Anna
Great pics. Just pinned this for kids smoothie recipes. Looks great. – Anna
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you Anna!
Erika
How did you get your smoothie to have such a beautiful color? Mine turned out to be a light pink. Sure tasted good, but I wanted that pretty color! The only change I made was subbing water for almond milk. My fruit was frozen. Thanks! :)
Liz DellaCroce
Hi Erica – I use Michigan grown raspberries which are tiny and really dark red. They’re so sweet and delicious! How did it taste?
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
I’m so boring, I eat the same one every day! I need to switch it up…with this…and remember to freeze rotting fruit. I always forget until it’s too late!
Liz DellaCroce
I swear my kids eat the fruit so quickly we never have any leftover!!
Nutmeg Nanny
This sounds yummy! I love greek yogurt in my smoothies :)
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent
Oh… I want to fast forward to our nice Michigan summers… so that I can shop for good fresh fruits and vegetables.
Liz DellaCroce
You and me both!! I’m so over winter!
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm
Oh my gosh Liz this looks sooooo beautiful, LOVE the color, it’s my fave and I love all the great nutrients in this! Wonderful, beautiful and healthy!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much Sophia!!!! I hope you try it!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures
What a beautiful color!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much Laura!!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
I think I need to start slurping my breakfasts! And I am going to start with this radical smoothie!
Liz DellaCroce
Please do and then we can have tots for lunch. <3
Joanne
I am definitely a creature of habit when it comes to breakfast but I love mixing up other meals. This would make an awesome pre-workout snack!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes it would!!! So much protein!
Gaby
I love smoothies for breakfast and the raspberries make it extra delicious!
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks Gaby! Is it raspberry season yet in Cali? :)
Whitney @ The Newlywed Chefs
Oh, chia seeds are so good for you! Love that they made it in this delicious recipe!
Liz DellaCroce
I love them and try to add them as much as possible!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps
Such a vibrant color! I’m sooo boring and do the same, frozen blueberry, almond milk and protein powder shake every single time. I need to branch out!
Liz DellaCroce
You know I don’t blame you – go with what works!!
Terri/LoveandConfections
What protein powder do you use?
Liz DellaCroce
I love BioChem Whey in either Vanilla or Chocolate. Thanks for reminding me – I need to order more!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe
For some reason, I have not been adding chia seeds to my smoothies. Must change that!
Liz DellaCroce
So much protein and nutrients – highly recommend!
annie @ chase that i love
So pretty! I love that bright color (and flavor) that raspberries give everything.
Liz DellaCroce
I agree Annie!! It’s unbeatable.
Megan / Country Cleaver
I’m with you, I can’t eat the same thing two days in arow -Ben can eat the same cereal every day of his life and be happy!
This is gorgeous and so colorful!!
Liz DellaCroce
That literally sounds like my husband!!!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
Such a gorgeous color! I bet it tastes amazing :)
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks Rachel – it was so good!! And I left out spinach. ;)
Linz @ Itz Linz
YUM! this looks awesome!!
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks so much Linz!