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This Banana Berry Smoothie is naturally sweetened and made with a short list of fiber and protein-packed ingredients for a tasty and filling breakfast. Vegan and Gluten-Free; Nut-Free Option.
This Banana Berry Protein Smoothie is the perfect morning smoothie or post-workout snack you’ve been looking for. Made from just 8 naturally protein- and fiber-packed ingredients, like frozen fruit, peanut butter, spinach, and protein powder, it blends into a creamy, frosty treat with berrylicious flavors. There are approximately 25g of fiber and 31g of protein in each serving!
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The Fiber Hack You Never Knew You Needed
When I’m not blending a few of these Superfood Smoothie Cubes first thing in the morning, I’ll make this equally as good Banana and Berry Smoothie. I was inspired to blend up this recipe after learning that only 1 in 20 people in America get enough fiber in their diet. Turns out the dietary guidelines suggest getting 25 to 38 grams daily, but the average person is only hitting about 10 to 15 grams.
Enter this smoothie, made with 8 wholesome ingredients that pack it with approximately 25 grams of fiber and 31 grams of protein. By blending frozen fruits and sneaking in a scoop of vegan protein powder, you’re getting a legit, full meal that knocks out almost all your fiber needs before you’ve even finished your first cup of coffee. All it takes is 5 minutes and a high-speed blender!
What You Need For This Berry Smoothie
This smoothie calls for fewer than 10 ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen, like frozen fruit, leafy greens, nut butter, and vegan protein powder. Out of an ingredient or two? No problem—you can mix and match as much as you’d like.
- Frozen Banana: one frozen ripe banana is the key to a sweet, thick, and velvety smoothie. Not a banana fan? Swap it for frozen mango, peaches, avocado, or even a cooked and frozen sweet potato.
- Frozen Berries: a triple berry blend—typically raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and blueberries—is the way to go. Feel free to add some frozen cherries for the extra antioxidants.
- Greens: add a handful of spinach or kale to this smoothie. You won’t taste it, I promise!
- Nut Butter: a dollop of peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter adds a rich, nutty finish and boosts the healthy fats, protein, and fiber.
- Protein Powder: a scoop of your favorite vanilla or chocolate vegan protein powder will bump up the protein to around 31 grams (depending on the type you use).
How to Make a Banana Berry Smoothie
- Add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass, serve, and enjoy!
Caitlin’s Pro Tip: Blend the ingredients strategically. For the smoothest smoothie, add your ingredients in this order: liquid, protein powder, seeds, nut butter, leafy greens, and frozen fruit. This creates a vortex that pulls the heavy stuff down into the blades, so you aren’t left with clumps or a poof of dry protein powder.
Serving Suggestions
I personally love this berry banana smoothie for a quick breakfast, especially when my frozen smoothie packs are prepped and ready to go (more on that below). All that protein and fiber make it perfect for after the gym, an afternoon snack, or anytime you could use an energy boost, too. It’s great on its own, or you can try serving it with a Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie during those extra hungry mornings.
If you’re looking for more protein- and fiber-packed vegan recipes, you’ll also love this Easy High Protein Chia Pudding, this Pineapple Mint Smoothie, and these Pineapple Overnight Oats!
Or, if you’re looking for more fruity vegan smoothies, you’ll also love this Simple Cranberry Smoothie, this Golden Milk Mango Smoothie, and this Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie.
Time-Saving Tip: Prep Frozen Smoothie Packs!
To prep the smoothies ahead of time, toss all of the ingredients (except the water) into a freezer-safe bag and stack them flat in the freezer. In the morning, dump out the bag into the blender and blend with fresh water.
Substitutions and Variations
- Nut-Free Option: A spoonful of your favorite seed butter, like sunflower seed butter, would work just as well as nut butter here.
- Add Plant Milk: For a creamier consistency, swap the water for non-dairy milk. A splash of soy milk would bump up the protein even more!
- Fresh Fruit Substitute: I recommend tossing in a couple of ice cubes if you happen to be making this with fresh fruit instead of frozen. Also, start with 1 cup of water, then blend in more to thin the consistency, if needed.
Banana Berry Smoothie (High Fiber & High Protein)
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen berry blend
- 1 large handful of spinach optional
- 1 serving vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1-2 cup of water plus more to taste
Instructions
- Blend: Add all ingredients to a high-speed or bullet blender; add only 1 cup of water for a thick smoothie, or 2 for a thinner smoothie. Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, until smooth
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes
- The fiber and protein content of this smoothie will vary based on the protein powder you use, but if you make it with this brand the smoothie will have 25g fiber and ~31g protein.
Very confused by your claims that this recipe has 25 grams of fiber and 31 grams of protein, when the nutritional information shows 13 grams of fiber and 14 grams of protein. What accounts for this discrepancy? Also, in your description you say it has ten ingredients, when it actually has eight. Did you even write this recipe yourself?
Hi Allie! Thanks for pointing out the error in the number of ingredients – that has been updated! The nutrition information has also been updated, but the program we use does not have the ability to select specific ingredients (as noted in the recipe notes) and is always an estimate. I hope this helps clarify your questions!