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Blackberry Lime Protein Smoothie

Name: Blackberry Lime Protein Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk; 1/2 cup frozen blackberries; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1/2 tsp lime zest; 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, about 25 g; 3 ice cubes

Tart blackberries sharpened with fresh lime, the least sweet berry smoothie on this list. 26 g protein, 12 g net carbs.

prep: 5 min
cook: 0 min
total: 5 min
serves: 1
level: easy

Per serving: 185 kcal · 26 g protein · 4 g fat · 12 g net carbs

Blackberries are more tart than people expect, and fresh lime juice and zest push that tartness further instead of covering it up.

This is the one to make if the rest of the berry smoothies on this list feel too sweet for your taste.

Part of our 50 high-protein, low-carb smoothie recipes list.

method

Pour the almond milk into the blender, add the blackberries, lime juice, zest and protein powder.
Add the ice. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds, until completely smooth.
Taste and adjust: a few more ice cubes for thicker, a splash more liquid for thinner. Drink cold.

chef's tips

Blackberry seeds don't fully break down. Blend the full 45 seconds, or strain through a fine sieve if it bothers you.
Use a protein powder with no added sugar. It is the difference between a few grams of carbs per scoop and a lot more.