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Tall glass of thick mixed berry protein smoothie made without protein powder, berries nearby
Midlife Plate Editorial Team

Berry Protein Smoothie (No Protein Powder)

A thick, creamy berry smoothie that gets about 25 grams of protein from Greek yogurt, soy milk, and hemp hearts instead of protein powder.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 large smoothie
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries strawberries, blueberries
  • 1/2 small frozen banana
  • 1 Tbsp hemp hearts
  • 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1 handful baby spinach optional

Method
 

  1. Add the soy milk and Greek yogurt to the blender first (liquids first helps it blend smoothly).
  2. Add the spinach, hemp hearts, flaxseed, banana, and frozen berries.
  3. Blend on high for 45–60 seconds, until completely smooth. Add a splash more milk if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

To prep ahead, pack everything except the liquids and yogurt into freezer bags. Dump into the blender with the milk and yogurt in the morning.
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