Blueberry Almond Butter Protein Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy blend of sweet blueberries, rich almond butter, and protein—ready in 5 minutes for breakfast or refueling.

# List of ingredients:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup frozen blueberries
02 - 1 small ripe banana

→ Protein & Dairy

03 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (plant-based or whey)
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)

→ Nut Butter & Seeds

06 - 2 tablespoons almond butter
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

→ Sweetener & Flavor

08 - 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
09 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - Pinch of sea salt

# Steps:

01 - Pour almond milk, Greek yogurt, and almond butter into a high-speed blender container.
02 - Add frozen blueberries, banana, protein powder, chia seeds (if using), vanilla extract, and sea salt to the blender.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides of blender as needed.
04 - Taste the smoothie and add honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired; blend briefly to incorporate.
05 - Pour evenly into two glasses and serve right away while cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The almond butter creates this incredible velvety texture that makes it feel indulgent despite being so wholesome
  • It takes literally five minutes but keeps you full for hours, which is basically a miracle
02 -
  • Frozen blueberries are non negotiable here, they create the thickness that makes this feel like a real treat
  • Starting with liquids prevents that annoying scenario where powder gets stuck in the blender blades
03 -
  • Let the blender run an extra 20 seconds longer than you think necessary for the smoothest results
  • Room temperature ingredients blend better, so pull everything out 10 minutes before making