Description
Master the art of the perfect blend with this Banana Berry Protein Smoothie. By utilizing a “Golden Ratio” and a digital scale for precision, this recipe guarantees a velvety, thick texture every single time—no measuring cups required. Packed with gut-healthy probiotics from kefir, antioxidants from pomegranate juice, and a powerful protein punch, it’s the ultimate 5-minute fuel for your daily ritual.
Ingredients
1 medium banana (slightly overripe for sweetness)
1 cup frozen mixed berries (strawberries and blueberries recommended)
1 cup Kefir (Lemon, Strawberry, or Blueberry flavors)
½ cup 100% Pure Pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons Hemp hearts (shelled hemp seeds)
1 scoop Vanilla protein powder
(Optional) 2 scoops Collagen peptides (for a 42g protein boost)
Instructions
- Set Up for Precision: Place your blender jar directly onto a digital food scale and “Tare” (zero) the weight.
- Layer the Liquids (Liquids First): Pour in the Kefir and Pomegranate juice. Adding liquids first ensures the blades spin freely and creates a smooth vortex.
- Add Powders and Seeds: Add the hemp hearts and the vanilla protein powder on top of the liquid base.
- Add the Solids: Top the mixture with the banana and the frozen berries. Using frozen fruit acts as your “ice,” keeping the smoothie thick and cold without watering it down.
- The Master Blend: Start the blender on its lowest setting, gradually ramping up to high. Blend for 45–60 seconds until completely pulverized and velvety.
- The Anti-Foam Trick (Optional): If adding collagen, reduce the blender speed to the lowest setting. Add the powder and mix for only 10–15 seconds. This prevents the collagen from whipping into an airy foam.
Notes
Scale Method: Weighing ingredients eliminates “decision fatigue” and extra dishes. It’s the fastest way to get a consistent result.
Seed-Free Tip: Avoid generic mixed berry bags that contain raspberries if you prefer a perfectly smooth texture without gritty seeds.
Blender Power: A high-speed blender (like a Vitamix) will produce a smoother result, but a standard blender works fine if you blend for an extra 30 seconds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Smoothies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American / Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Smoothie (approx. 14 oz)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22g (natural fruit sugars)
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g (42g with collagen boost)
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Banana Berry Smoothie, Protein Smoothie, Kefir Recipe, Pomegranate Smoothie, High Protein Breakfast, Healthy Meal Prep