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Blueberry Protein Smoothie made with zucchini! High protein, high in Vitamin C and antioxidants. An on the go smoothie, perfect for breakfast and a great way to sneak in vegetables! Gluten Free + Vegan + Paleo option
This Blueberry Zucchini Protein Smoothie was originally published July 2016. I have retested, rephotographed and updated the recipe for you. Hope you enjoy it!
It's time for another smoothie!
June is definitely smoothie month for me. It's just too hot in Arizona to eat a lot of food this time of year. In fact, I've been having smoothies for dinner lately because I don't have to turn on the oven during the hottest time of day. Turning on the blender is a much better way to stay cool!
Blueberry Protein Smoothie
This Blueberry Protein Smoothie I'm positive you're going to love. It's become my new daily smoothie. You could say I've become a little obsessed with it, so don't be surprised if you see these ingredients popping up in a future muffin or pancake.
This smoothie is a nutrition powerhouse and has a secret ingredient I recently discovered thanks to Erin. ZUCCHINI!!! Have you tried it? Holly banana balls! I already love zucchini, but zucchini in a smoothie has made me love it a trillion times more. It adds depth and body without any weird flavors.
Let's break it down and see what's in this bad boy blueberry zucchini protein smoothie!
- Blueberries - Antioxidant nutrients that protect the whole body from oxidative stress. New research is showing that blueberries can repair muscle damage from exercise. Blueberries are also shown to improve memory.
- Spinach - Rich in folate, iron, zinc, vitamins A, C, K & B-complex. This fresh leafy green is recognized for its antioxidant and anti-cancer composition.
- Zucchini - High source of potassium which many people are deficient in. Have anti-inflammatory properties from pectin which is a very specific carbohydrate that's been linked to reducing cardiovascular disease and disease-causing inflammation. Research is now showing anti-inflammatory vegetables like zucchini improve GI related symptoms.
- Protein - Building blocks of bones, muscles, skin, hair, nails, and needed to make hormones and enzymes.
What You Need
- Blueberries
- Zucchini
- Spinach
- Vanilla Protein Powder
- Milk
- Shredded Coconut
- Ice
- Stevia
- Blender
Helpful Tips
The zucchini is flavorless and will add moisture to the smoothie. This means it will absorb the natural sweetness from the blueberries a bit. The majority of people are addicted to sugar (even healthy eaters). This means your tastes buds may expect something sweeter than those who cut sugar from their diet.
In Master Your Cravings I teach a simple way to eat to reset your hormones and taste buds!
Adding an organic stevia will brighten up the flavor and that's how I make mine. A touch of honey or coconut sugar may also be added. Keep in mind this will increase the carbohydrate and sugar nutrition values. Use an app like MyFitness Pal or LoseIT to calculate changes you make!
Serve with a titanium straw like this one to keep your smoothie chilled on the way to your mouth. My Mom bought me them and I'm obsessed!
More Smoothies To Enjoy!
Strawberry Greek Yogurt Smoothie
Chocolate Mocha Protein Smoothie
Cantaloupe Mint Citrus Smoothie
Let's get smoothie making!
Superfood Blueberry Protein Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup blueberries frozen
- 1 cup zucchini chopped
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- Handful ice
- Stevia to taste
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except shredded coconut to a blender and combine until smooth.
- Transfer to a glass, add shredded coconut and enjoy!
Notes
- My Amazon shop has more products similar to those used for this recipe and that I recommend to my nutrition clients.
- For Paleo, substitute the protein powder with a Paleo compliant one like this Paleo one.
Nutrition
What I Used For The Recipe
Zucchini is like the miracle vegetable. I love all of its uses! SO GOOD
For as much as I eat it, I wish it created miracles.
Oh snap! Thanks girl! I was so sad this morning when I went to make mine and I was out of zucchini. There's just something about knowing you're getting an ENTIRE zucchini in one drink!
You made me obsessed. THANK YOU!
OMG now I must try the zucchini in a smoothie. I can't wait, I Just bought like 10 organic zucchini last week. You made my day 🙂 Thanks friend!
I have a feeling you're gonna love it girl!
Oh, wow! My mind is blown! I already eat a smoothie per day, so this is a great way to use up some of the zucchini that's coming out of my garden like CRAZY! Love it!
I am totally jealous of your garden. Hopefully next year I can make that happen. Hope you love the smoothie Blair!
One of my clients swear that adding zucchini to smoothies is way less weird and way better than spinach I need to try this!
Yeah, I love it but I also live for zucchini.
How much of the Bob's protein and fiber nutritional booster? I don't see it on the ingredient list.
It's updated now!