A rich, deep purple smoothie in a tall frosty glass with a striped straw. It's topped with a light sprinkle of chia seeds and a small slice of banana. Surrounding the glass are vivid, scattered berries and chia seeds on a rustic wooden table.

Power Boost Smoothie

Category Smoothie
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 2 minutes
Style American
Technique Blending
Diet Friendly Gluten-free

Daily Recipe: August 14, 2023

Our creamy and refreshing Power Boost Smoothie is the perfect partner for your workout, packed with energy-rich ingredients like banana and berries, protein-packed whey powder and chia seeds for extra fiber.

Ingredients (for 1)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🍌🍓🧊
    Place the banana, mixed berries, ice cubes, and scoop of unflavored whey powder into your Vitamix blender.
  2. Step 2 - 💧🥤
    Pour in the water and vanilla extract into the blender.
  3. Step 3 - 🌪️🍹
    Cover the blender and blend on high until all the ingredients are well combined and the smoothie is creamy.
  4. Step 4 - 🥄🌰
    Pour the smoothie into a glass and stir in the chia seeds with a spoon. Let it sit for a couple of minutes to allow the chia seeds to swell.
  5. Step 5 - 🚴‍♀️💪🏋️‍♀️
    Serve the smoothie immediately or refrigerate for later. Enjoy this power-packed drink post workout!

Additional

To switch things up, you can replace the water with coconut water for additional refreshment and electrolytes. You can also mix in other flavors of extracts like almond or coconut, or replace the whey powder with a plant-based protein powder for a vegan version. Kids can assist with gathering the ingredients, washing the fruit, and measuring the ingredients.