Recipe: Mixed berry smoothie

Each serving of this smoothie will provide you with eight grams of flavorful protein. Give it a try for breakfast or as a post-workout snack.

Serves 2-4

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 3 cups frozen mixed berries of choice
• 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 cup water or unsweetened vanilla almond milk/soy milk/dairy milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Directions

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve or refrigerate. Smoothie will keep in the fridge for a few days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

160 calories, 2.5g fat, 29g carbohydrates, 8g protein, 65mg sodium, 17g sugar (0g added sugar), 7g fiber

Recipe from Cecelia Jacobson, Registered Dietitian for the Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend.