Ingredients

• 1/3 cup oat bran
• 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder
• ¼ cup egg whites
• ½ cup sliced strawberries
• 1 cup egg whites
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp. plain low fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp. stevia
• 4 tbsp. dried unsweetened coconut flakes

Directions

Mix together the oat bran, egg whites, baking soda, 1 tbsp. of the stevia and the cocoa powder. Stir in half of the sliced strawberries and 2 tbsp. coconut flakes.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the mix like a standard pancake.

Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, 1 tbsp. stevia, and 2 tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes. Serve this on top of the pancakes along with remaining sliced strawberries.

Recipe makes 2 servings.

Key Ingredients

The ingredients alone make this the ultimate protein smoothie recipe. Here is a quick overview of their many health benefits.

• Raspberries are rich in antioxidants, which promote coronary health. They can also help prevent cancer, as well as age-related mental and physical decline. Moreover, raspberries are also known for their anti-inflammatory properties.
• Almonds are among the best superfoods out there. They have high anti-oxidant content and are also rich in vitamin E. This vitamin is essential to maintaining your body’s cell structure. Several studies also prove its positive effects on brain health.
• Hemp seeds are a great source of natural protein. What’s more, their proteins are much easier to digest than those found in other nuts and legumes.

What You Need

To prepare this raspberry-almond smoothie, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 4 ounces of frozen raspberries
• 4 ounces of Greek yogurt
• 4 ounces of unsweetened almond milk
• 20 blanched slivered almonds

For an even tastier smoothie, add the following:

• 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds
• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds

Put all these in a blender and process them until they’re smooth. After that, you can choose to either serve it freshly made or leave it in a freezer to cool a bit. Depending on the extra ingredients you use, one glass of the smoothie can have 250-300kcal.

Final Word

Owing to its nutritional value, this raspberry-almond mix is the ultimate protein smoothie recipe. But keep in mind that you shouldn’t replace a regular meal with a protein smoothie. Instead, drink a glass of it each day instead of a midday snack. It will give you enough energy for the day and satiate your hunger until lunch.