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Blueberry Muffin Protein Smoothie
Blueberry Muffin Protein Smoothie · ready in 5 min · 2 servings · 424 kcal per serving · very easy · 7 ingredients
This blender breakfast channels a blueberry muffin with oats, banana, vanilla protein, and cold milk for a thick purple shake that feels bakery inspired.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 424
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 200 gBlueberry, frozen
- 50 gOat, rolled
- 40 gVanilla protein powder, vanilla flavored
- 120 gBanana, peeled
- 480 mlMilk, cold
- 100 gIce, cubed
- 1 tspCinnamon, ground
Equipment
blender, measuring cup, measuring spoon, spatula, glass
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients
Gather the blueberries, oats, vanilla protein powder, banana, milk, ice, cinnamon, blender, scale, measuring cup, and spatula. · 1 min
What to look for: All ingredients and tools are on the counter.
- Powder Oats
Add oats to the blender and blend until powdery, which gives the smoothie a soft muffin crumb texture. · 1 min
What to look for: Oats look like a coarse pale flour.
- Load Blender
Add milk, blueberries, banana, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, and ice to the blender jar in that order. · 1 min
What to look for: Liquid sits below the fruit and powder for easy blending.
- Blend Smooth
Blend on high until thick, purple, and completely smooth, stopping once to scrape the sides if powder clings to the jar. · 2 min
What to look for: Smoothie is uniform purple with no visible oat flakes.
- Serve Cold
Pour the smoothie into 2 chilled glasses and serve immediately while it is thick, cold, and gently scented with cinnamon. · 1 min
What to look for: Glasses are full with a thick, frosty purple smoothie.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 424 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57 g |
| of which sugars | 31 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| of which saturated | 4 g |
| Fibre | 7 g |
| Sodium | 218 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
Ingredient substitutions
Blueberry
- Fresh blueberry: Use with extra ice for the same thick texture.
Oat
- Quick oat: Quick oats blend slightly smoother than rolled oats.
Vanilla protein powder
- Vanilla plant protein powder: Plant protein can make the smoothie thicker and more earthy.
Banana
- Honey: Use only for sweetness when banana is unavailable, with a thinner final texture.
Milk
- Water: Water reduces creaminess and protein but keeps the smoothie blendable.
Ice
- Water: Use cold water for a thinner smoothie if ice is unavailable.
