Thick and creamy this blueberry protein shake uses frozen blueberries and coconut milk for its rich texture and is lightly sweetened with maple syrup. With 19 grams of protein, it makes for an easy breakfast or on-the-go snack.
Amping up your protein throughout the day helps you stay full longer and increases your metabolism (learn more about the benefits of a high-protein diet).
So it only makes sense to kick off your morning with a protein-packed breakfast and this blueberry protein shake makes that easy to do on busy days.
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I strive to have all of my clients eating 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. But that doesn’t mean they need to live off of chicken and rice. It’s recipes like this that are both indulgent and fueling that make it practical for busy moms to stick with a plan.
Learn more about how to increase your protein intake or grab one of my high protein meal plans to follow.
Recipe Perks
Easy: With only 6 main ingredients this blueberry smoothie is whipped up in 5 minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
Versatile: Though the base of this recipe is awesome, there are so many ways to vary it to create exactly what you need that day.
Healthy: As is, this protein shake is dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo. However, it can easily be made whole30 approved by subbing in a date for the maple syrup.
Ingredients You Need
Below is a list of ingredients you can expect. However, there are lots of variations and substitutions later down.
Variations and Substitutions
Protein shakes are a great way to take in a bunch of nutrients and can easily be adapted to suit your preferences. Below are a few add-ins and substitutions I use.
Kefir: I add coconut kefir to almost all my smoothies because it’s such a great probiotic.
Superfoods: Sometimes I use a green-based collagen or add in one of the best superfoods for smoothies to reenergize or boost my immune system.
Toppings: You can make this blueberry protein shake into a smoothie bowl and layer on any of the best toppings for smoothie bowls to create different flavors.
Fruits: This recipe also works with frozen raspberries, peaches, or even a mixed berry blend.
Choosing a Collagen Powder
Collagen powder is what replaces classic protein powder in this smoothie and is one of my go-to sources of protein because it’s a clean source, it’s easy, and unlike protein powder, it doesn’t cause any bloat.
Perfect Supplements collagen powder contains no fillers, no hormone-altering ingredients, or anything else outside of the norm. And as a busy mom, it’s a game changer for upping my daily protein intake.
Learn more about the difference between collagen and bone broth and why you want to include it in your diet.
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FAQs
Yes. Adding a protein shake into your day can help increase your overall protein intake which helps to keep you full (no mindless snacking!) as well as boost your immune system and metabolism.
You can use whey protein powder if you tolerate dairy. However, if using a vegan protein powder know that you’ll need ⅛ to ¼ cup of extra milk as vegan protein powders absorb more liquid.
Other Dairy-Free High-Protein Shakes
- 10 Protein shakes for energy
- Salted caramel protein shake
- Chunky monkey protein shake
- Iced coffee protein shake
- Strawberry protein shake
Fast, crave-worthy snacks that hit your protein goals (without tracking or extra cooking time).
Creamy Blueberry Protein Shake
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons Collagen powder
- 2 tablespoons Coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup Unsweetened almond milk any dairy-free milk works
- ¼ Avocado
- 3 Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a high-powered blender, combine the ingredients for the protein smoothie by placing the dairy-free milk and coconut milk in first.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Pour into a mason jar and enjoy or place it into a bowl with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Shelby S says
Such a perfect way to use up all the blueberries from picking.