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Berry smoothie

Berry smoothie ()

The sunshine is back! That means it's time to break out the blender. Smoothies are a delicious way to cool off and get your vitamins and fruit servings for the day. Here are four treats for your tastebuds.

ALMOND BERRY SMOOTHIE 400 milliliters (13.5 ounces) orange juice 1/4 cup frozen strawberries 1/4 cup frozen blueberries 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 scoop of strawberry protein powder Handful of almonds

Toss the almonds and chia seeds in the blender. Add the remaining ingredients and blend to your desire. Feel free to reduce the orange juice for thickness.

CHOCOLATE AND BLACKBERRY SMOOTHIE 300 milliliters (approximately 10 ounces) almond milk (hemp or coconut works as well) 100 grams (3.5 ounces) chocolate bar (raw cacao 50% or higher) 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 cup of fresh blackberries

BERRY BERRY BLAST SMOOTHIE 400 milliliters (13.5 ounces) water 1 scoop protein powder (strawberry or raspberry) 1 cup strawberries 1 cup blueberries 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon flax seeds

ORANGE CREAMSICLE 1 can Mandarin oranges 6 ounces orange or plain yogurt 200 milliliters (approximately 3/4 cup) orange juice 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon honey or agave Ice cubes

If you want a high-powered protein shake, add any orange- or strawberry-flavored protein powder. Blend and add orange juice to desired thickness.

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