Berry Blast Smoothie

Fruit is delicious, but sometimes it goes bad too quickly. This smoothie is made from frozen berries, making it easier to keep ingredients on hand. Berries are high in antioxidants, vitamins, and phytochemicals — important for shift recovery and chronic disease prevention.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving (16 oz)

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup frozen mixed berries
  • ¾ cup almond, dairy, or soy milk
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1–2 handfuls of spinach (optional but recommended)

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients into a 16 oz portable blender cup and blend. Add ice as needed.

Nutrition Facts Per serving

1 smoothie (16 oz, almond milk): 200 calories, 26g protein, 15g carbs, 3g fat, 3g fiber

Serving Suggestions

Pair with whole-grain toast or a whole grain granola bar. To get a full serving of veggies without the taste, add spinach — it's tasteless but will turn your smoothie green! Add oats or dairy milk to increase calories for weight gain or as a meal replacement.

About the Author

Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F is a Registered Dietitian and coach who specializes in firefighter nutrition. Megan's mission is to help firefighters perform better, recover faster, and enjoy long healthy retirements. Megan is the owner of RescueRD LLC, which provides nutrition seminars and coaching for tactical athletes across the country. Check out @Rescue.RD on Facebook and Instagram.