STRAWBERRY PROTEIN SHAKE OR SMOOTHIE

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Entered for safe-keeping. From Bettina Newman RD and David Joachim's "Lose Weight the Smart Low-Carb Way", received in February 2009 Cookbook Swap. If you have a Vita-Mix, all ingredients can be processed in one batch. Possible substitutions: frozen blueberries for the frozen strawberries; pear, peach or mango nectar for the orange juice.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Smoothies

Time 3m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces frozen unsweetened strawberries, quartered (16 large strawberries)
1 cup plain yogurt
2 cups orange juice (or 1 1/2 cups orange juice and 1/2 cup seltzer)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup unflavored protein powder

Steps:

  • Combine half of the berries, yogurt, orange juice, vanilla, and protein powder in a blender and process until smooth, thick, and creamy, 1-2 minutes.
  • Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.5, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 31.3, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 17.4, Protein 3.4

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