Blueberry Protein Smoothie for Detox with Lemon, Banana & Ginger Recipe

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: regular yogurt

Silken tofu provides creaminess with lower calories.

protein powder

🥗Healthier: hemp seeds

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Hemp seeds offer protein and healthy fats.

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: cow's milk

Cow's milk is often less expensive.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are generally more affordable.

Start with an upright blender and use the smoothie cup that comes with it.

Add 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk to the blender.

Add 3/4 cup of frozen blueberries (fresh can also be used).

Add 1/2 of a frozen banana (peeled and individually frozen).

Add 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese for a milder flavor).

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (more can be added for extra tang).

Add 3 tablespoons of vanilla protein powder.

Add 1 tablespoon of cashew butter (or any nut butter).

Add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds.

Grate in 1/4 teaspoon of fresh ginger (or use dry ground ginger).

Screw on the lid and blend until smooth.

Enjoy the smoothie with a straw.

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