Berry Blitz Protein Smoothie
Z is for zucchini, the hidden veggie in this quick, berry-licous smoothie, with protein boost from Simply Egg Whites and cottage cheese.
- Prep time: 5 min
- Makes: Makes: 1-2 servings (about 3 cups/750 ml total
Nutritional Information
(1 1/2 cups / 375 ml)
- Calories 210
- Fat 2 g
- Saturated Fat 0.5 g
- Cholesterol 5 mg
- Carbohydrates 32 g
- Fibre 6 g
- Sugars 22 g
- Protein 18 g
- Sodium 370 mg
- Potassium* 550 mg
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup / 150 g
- Naturegg Simply Egg Whites, well shaken
- 1 1/2 cup / 375 ml
- frozen mixed berries such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries
- 1 cup / 250 ml
- chopped fresh zucchini
- 1/2 cup / 125 ml
- 2% cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp / 45 ml
- any preferred flavour fruit spread or jam (approx.)
Directions
Combine egg whites, mixed berries, zucchini, cottage cheese and jam in a high powered blender. Add 1/3 cup (75 ml) water; blend until smooth, adjusting consistency with extra water as preferred. Serve immediately.
Tips
Using pasteurized Simply Egg Whites as your liquid ingredient in all your favourite smoothies will provide a low calorie, natural source of protein, with no added sweeteners or fillers.
Using jam instead of maple syrup or honey for sweetness enhances the berry flavours. Adjust the amount to the sweetness preferred.
Naturegg Simply Egg Whites
Made from 100% pure egg whites. We mean simple.
Learn MoreTips: Whipping
When beating egg whites, add a teaspoon of cold water for each egg. The volume increases significantly.