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Blueberry Mint Protein Cooler
A cool, light purple drink with blueberry, mint, and lime.
- 4 mintime
- 1serving
- 185calories
- 25 gprotein
Blueberry and mint are a refreshing pair, and a squeeze of lime ties them together. The drink is light and tastes almost like a berry mojito without the rum. It makes a good afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- ¾ cup frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup water
- 3 drops liquid stevia
- 5 ice cubes
Method
- Add the water, lime juice, mint, and protein powder to the blender.
- Add the blueberries, stevia, and ice.
- Blend until smooth, about 45 seconds.
- Pour over fresh ice and garnish with a mint leaf.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 185 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Fat | 2 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
- Blend the mint for only a few seconds. Over-blending turns it bitter.
- A little lime goes a long way. Taste before adding more.
Swaps and variations
- Use raspberries in place of blueberries.
- Use sparkling water to top the drink.
