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Blackberry Vanilla Yogurt Shake

A deep purple shake with a rich berry flavor and plenty of fiber from blackberries.

Blackberry Vanilla Yogurt Shake

Blackberries have more fiber than most other berries, which helps a shake keep you full. They are also tart, so the vanilla yogurt does useful work here.

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving.

  • ¾ cup vanilla nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ½ scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • ¾ cup 2% milk
  • 4 ice cubes

Method

  1. Add the milk, yogurt, and protein powder to the blender.
  2. Add the blackberries and ice.
  3. Blend for 45 seconds, then taste.
  4. Add a teaspoon of honey if it is too tart.

Nutrition per serving

Calories350
Protein35 g
Carbohydrates42 g
  Fiber8 g
  Sugar32 g
Fat6 g

Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.

Tips

  • Blackberry seeds are bigger than raspberry seeds. Strain the shake if you dislike them.
  • Vanilla yogurt carries a lot of added sugar in some brands. Check the label.

Swaps and variations

  • Use plain yogurt and a drop of stevia to cut the sugar.
  • Use frozen blackberries for a thicker shake.

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