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

Name: Power Boost Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 scoop whey powder unflavored; 1 ripe banana peeled and sliced; 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 1 cup mixed berries fresh or frozen; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup ice cubes; 1 cup water

Protein-packed, lactose-free, and delicious post workout smoothie.

Category Smoothie

Prep 5 minutes

Cook 2 minutes

Style American

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · August 14, 2023

A little about this dish

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)

Whey powder — 1 scoop — unflavored
Ripe banana — 1 — peeled and sliced
Chia seeds — 1 tablespoon
Mixed berries — 1 cup — fresh or frozen
Vanilla extract — 1/2 teaspoon
Ice cubes — 1 cup
Water — 1 cup

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍌🍓🧊

Place the banana, mixed berries, ice cubes, and scoop of unflavored whey powder into your Vitamix blender.
Step 2 — 💧🥤

Pour in the water and vanilla extract into the blender.
Step 3 — 🌪️🍹

Cover the blender and blend on high until all the ingredients are well combined and the smoothie is creamy.
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.
Step 5 — 🚴‍♀️💪🏋️‍♀️

Serve the smoothie immediately or refrigerate for later. Enjoy this power-packed drink post workout!

A final fox tip

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.