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High Protein Blueberry Smoothie

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Looking for a grab-and-go drink that gives you a nice hit of protein plus calories? Our blueberry smoothie brings the nutrition plus is super quick to make — with only seven ingredients, it’s just...


Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups blueberries
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup spinach
  • ½ banana
  • ¼ cup protein powder (see Chef Notes)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ rolled oats
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Nutrition Facts

Calories

683 cals

Fat

17 g

Saturated Fat

8 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

3 g

Monounsaturated Fat

2 g

Carbohydrates

71 g

Sugar

53 g

Fiber

11 g

Protein

66 g

Sodium

784 mg

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend on high until smooth.
  2. Serve immediately.

Chef Tips

A note about choosing protein powders: When going through cancer treatment, it is best to choose a protein powder that is free of additives, herbs, and supplements. We encourage people to choose a plain protein powder over a flavored protein powder as they tend to be better tolerated and can be added to more foods than just smoothies. Whey protein powder is the most absorbable form of protein powder, but if you’re vegan or have an allergy to whey alternatives, a mixture of several plant-based sources like hemp, pea, and rice will provide a complete protein source.

Registered Dietitian Approved

Our recipes, articles, and videos are reviewed by our oncology-trained dietitians to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and follows the guidelines set by the Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice, 2nd Ed., published by the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, a professional interest group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the American Institute for Cancer Research and the American Cancer Society