This Raspberry Chia Protein Smoothie recipe uses — you guessed it — raspberries and chia seeds instead of bananas to thicken the mixture into a rich, creamy consistency. Plus, the protein-packed seeds have the added benefit of fiber without any added sugar. Chia seeds are also excellent for digestion and help stabilize blood sugar. A low-sugar protein powder is also key to preventing spikes in blood sugar and providing long-lasting energy. So even if you do toss in some sweet cacao nibs, you’ll avoid a hard crash later.

Photo by Perry Santanachote

Raspberry Chia Protein Smoothie Recipe

Serves 1

Total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 packet (2 scoops) DailyBurn Fuel-6 Protein in chocolate
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch ground cinnamon
Cacao nibs and hemp seeds for topping (optional)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.

Photo by Perry Santanachote