I drink this smoothie a lot after workouts for a quick boost in protein and potassium. I also adjust it for days when I don’t work out to keep the calorie count down. I often mix this up between vanilla and chocolate protein powder. You could probably use other flavors, but I’m pretty plain in what I like. When I use chocolate, I make it a chocolate peanut butter by adding peanut powder. Post-run I like to use blueberries for the antioxidants, but if I don’t have blueberries, then I add a second banana. There are several variations for this smoothie that you can use with the banana, chia seeds, milk, and protein powder as a base. However, the recipe below is my favorite and what I use most often.

Ingredients:

1 banana (If you don’t use blueberries, use 2 bananas)

1/2 cup blueberries (frozen or fresh, I usually use frozen to give it more of an ice cream texture)

1/4 to 1/2 serving protein powder (adjust this to meet your needs)

1 tsp chia seeds

1/4 to 1/2 cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt

1 tbsp peanut butter powder (optional)

1/2 to 3/4 cup milk (use any type you want)

You can substitute a protein shake for the protein powder and milk. It usually takes about half a container.

Directions:

Break the banana(s) up into a blender. Add blueberries, protein powder, chia seeds, vanilla Greek yogurt and peanut butter powder. Add the milk until it is even at the top with the other ingredients. Blend until smooth. You may need to shake it a few times if you’re using a personal blender. The chia seeds will not be completely smooth, but the rest of the ingredients will be. After everything is blended until smooth, Enjoy!