Creamy Pink Smoothie (w/ Protein!)
This creamy, fruit pink smoothie is made with raspberries, pitaya or strawberries, and lemon juice, makes for an easy smoothie bowl or breakfast anytime.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/4 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup frozen pitaya or frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower rice
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk plus more to blend as needed
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder of choice
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend on high until smooth.
Notes
- Nutrition information calculated using pitaya, almond milk and protein powder. Nutrition information will depend on the type of protein powder you use.
- If using fresh fruit and veggies instead of frozen, add ice for the best, thickest texture.
- For a thinner consistency, add more milk.
- For nut-free be sure to use a nut-free milk like oat milk, coconut milk or hemp milk.
- For vegan, be sure to use a plant-based protein powder.
- For paleo, be sure to use a paleo-friendly protein powder.
- For more ingredients & substitutions, see blog post above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 1mg
