Low-Calorie, Low-Fat Berry Whey Protein Smoothie

Blend Berries, Soy Milk, & Protein Powder for a High-Protein Shake

Jul 30, 2009

A. Low-Fat, Low-Cal Berry Whey Protein Smoothie, Alli Rainey

Looking for a light 'n' healthy berry smoothie recipe? Try this delicious and easy-to-make whey protein berry shake. It makes a great breakfast smoothie or midday snack.

Simple to make and delicious to drink, this low-calorie, low-fat berry blast whey protein smoothie is a healthy and quick meal for diet-conscious people on the go. Use a Hamilton Beach® Single-Serve Blender, as pictured in the photos for this article ($19.99), for even more convenience. Filling but not too sweet, this high-protein berry smoothie provides an array of crucial nutrients, making it a great meal replacement or athletic recovery drink.

Light ‘n’ Healthy Berry Blast Whey Protein Smoothie

Serves 1

Ingredients

3 ice cubes
3 ripe strawberries (frozen or unfrozen)
¼ cup blueberries (frozen or unfrozen)
1 cup low-calorie vanilla/unflavored soy milk
1 scoop high-quality whey protein powder (such as American Whey)

Directions

Place ice cubes in blender and pulse until ice is crushed (see photo C).
Add strawberries and blueberries to blender (see photo D).
Add one cup low-calorie vanilla soy milk (or other soy milk of choice) to the blender (see photo E).
Add one scoop of whey protein powder to the blender.
Blend ingredients until smooth, stopping if necessary to scrape down the sides once or twice.
Pour into a cup (or drink straight from the blender’s cup if using a single-serve blender), and savor the light sweetness of this berry blast whey protein smoothie (see photo A).

Try a Berry Blast Whey Protein Smoothie for Good Health

This healthy berry smoothie has great nutritional value. Strawberries are high in vitamin C and are a very good source of folate and dietary fiber, while also being low in calories (about 6 per large berry). Blueberries are also high in vitamin C, along with manganese and vitamin K, while low in calories, too (about 20 per ¼ cup).

The smoothie’s low-calorie soy milk is a good source of selenium, copper, and magnesium, and a very good source of manganese, while also providing 6 grams of protein. Whey protein powder that is high in whey protein isolate provides an unsurpassed source of amino acids for the body, making this smoothie a good choice for an athletic recovery drink immediately following a hard workout.

In addition to its high nutritional value, this berry blast whey protein shake is a low-calorie, low-fat smoothie. If low-calorie soy milk is used, the calorie count for this healthy smoothie is only about 200 calories, with very little fat but lots of filling protein and fiber. To add a little bit of fat and more calories, along with more filling power, a tablespoon or two of nut butter can be added if desired.

Looking for another healthy smoothie recipe? Check out this Easy Healthy High Protein Whey Protein Banana Smoothie Recipe for another healthy breakfast on the go idea.

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