Protein Breakfast Smoothie | Doctor Oz Berry Protein Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
Protein Breakfast Smoothie
The Dr. Oz Berry Protein Breakfast Smoothie Recipe is a great breakfast option if you want to wean yourself off the dreaded bagel and coffee. It will leave you feeling full and with lots of energy. Those bagels turn into sugar, the dairy in the cream cheese is hard for your body to digest and the coffee is highly acid-forming in your stomach, plus the sugar causes you to crave more. So, basically your entire digestive system is still recovering from that heavy breakfast when you’re ready for lunch! Not with Dr. Oz’s Berry Protein Breakfast Smoothie. You’ll get a load of essential nutrients, while enjoying the deliciousness of it and not feeling dragged down. Best of all, Dr. Oz’s Berry Protein Breakfast Smoothie inexpensive, super easy to whip up in your Vitamix or Blendtec and portable for an on-the-go breakfast.
Doctor Oz Berry Protein Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
Dr. Oz, the world renowned cardiothoractic surgeon and televised doctor, has worked tirelessly to educate mainstream society on healthy eating habits. His principals are simple and easy to follow. Such as Dr. Oz’s Berry Protein Breakfast Smoothie. It’s high in fiber and protein, helping keep you full. The nutrients and vitamins are plentiful in Dr. Oz’s Berry Protein Breakfast Smoothie as well. Dr. Oz has opted to use natural sweeteners in this smoothie to make it even more healthy. Whip up Dr. Oz’s Berry Protein Breakfast Smoothie in your Vitamix or Blendtec for a super tasty, straw-worthy concoction.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Doctor Oz Berry Protein Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen organic blueberries
- 1 cup fresh or frozen organic raspberries
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen organic blackberries
- 3 pitted dates OR stevia powder to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 heaping Tablespoon plant-based protein powder
- 1 Tablespoon ground organic flaxseed
- Prep your ingredients
- Put all ingredients into your blender jar.
- Blendtec Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Using your Blendtec press the smoothie button and let it run, if you want to manually make it then start on speed 1 or speed 3 until all the ingredients catch, then increase to higher speeds for a smooth consistency
- Vitamix Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Properly place the ingredients will make it easier for the blender to suck down and blend everything. If you have a newer Vitamix-blender then use the automatic smoothie setting! If you have an older Vitamix or want to blend manually then start on speed 1/low and slowly increase to speed 10/high. Use the Tamper if needed. Blend until smooth.
- Regular Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top. You can even choose to blend in segments to make sure to get a good consistency. For example, blend your greens vegetables, then blend your fruits, and then mix in your ice, this will allow the blender to blend everything easier. Start on slow speeds and let the blender work those ingredients in and then increase to a higher speed for a smooth consistency.
The Dr. Oz Berry Protein Breakfast Smoothie Recipe is definitely a hit with kids. You can tell them that their insides turn purple (technically true) if they drink it. Tell your boys that it will give them supercharged strength (not a lie either) like Superman. The Dr. Oz Berry Protein Breakfast Smoothie Recipe will keep them full for several hours and supply precious vitamins and minerals that their developing bodies need. Just be sure to swap out the protein powder for chia seeds and use stevia powder instead of dates so they won’t get a spike in blood sugar. Bonus points if you serve the Dr. Oz Berry Protein Breakfast Smoothie in a glowing cup with LED lights! Dr. Oz’s smoothies help with weight loss, energy levels, and are an overall stimulant for your mind and body. All of the Dr. Oz smoothie recipes can be easily blended using a high-powered Blendtec or Vitamix blender and boosted with our delicious add-ins.
- Recipe by: Dr. Oz
- Recipe Type: Smoothie
- Servings: 2
Special Equipment:
Blender Bottle, Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Cutting board, knife, Measuring spoons, Measuring cups
Ingredient Health Benefits
Almond Milk is a plant milk produced by soaking almonds and grinding them in water. The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia, mostly we are familiar with almonds as the edible seeds of this tree. Almonds are powerhouses of nutrition, containing monounsaturated fats that lower LDL cholesterol and are protective against cardiovascular disease. Almonds are rich in biotin, and contain large amounts of Vitamin E, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, and molybdenum. Your Reading the Smoothie Ingredients Guide Health Benefits and Facts.
Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with indigo-colored berries from the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium. Blueberries contain ample amounts of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, manganese, and copper as well as high levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients. Blueberries are helpful for blood sugar regulation and weight management. They’ve been shown beneficial in fighting cancer and cardiovascular disease, and to have a positive effect on memory and cognition.
The raspberry is the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family. Raspberries are high in Vitamin C, manganese, and fiber. The phytonutrition in raspberries has shown great benefit in treating obesity and regulating blood sugar, as well as in cancer prevention. Raspberries are a great source of antioxidant nutrition.
The blackberry is an edible fruit produced by many species in the Rubus genus in the Rosaceae family. Blackberries are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are an excellent source of Vitamin C and an adequate source of vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin K. They have a good amount of minerals such as potassium, manganese, copper, and magnesium. They are rich in phenolic flavonoid phytochemicals such asanthocyanins, ellagic acid, tannin, quercetin, gallic acid, cyanidins, pelargonidins, catechins, kaempferol, and salicylic acid. Scientific studies show that these antioxidant compounds may have potential health benefits against cancer, aging, inflammation, and neurological diseases.
Phoenix dactylifera is a palm in the genus Phoenix, cultivated for its edible sweet fruit, otherwise known as dates. Fresh dates are composed of soft, easily digestible flesh and simple sugars like fructose and dextrose – they are nature’s candy. Dates contain plenty of fiber and tannins. They have moderate amounts of vitamin A, vitamin K, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, manganese, and copper. Dates have antioxidants said to be protective to vision.
Stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute extracted from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana. Stevia has zero calories, zero carbohydrates, and zero glycemic index – making it a safe sweetener for diabetics. Stevia is also up to 200 times more sweet than sugar, meaning a very small amount is used in recipes.
Vanilla is a flavor derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla. It contains compounds unique to vanilla – vanillic acid and vanillin which have strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditional cultures have long used it to stimulate the brain and senses.
Flax meal is made from ground flax seeds, a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. Flax is rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids, “good” fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Flax also contains more lignans than almost any other plant, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flax contains both soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Flax seeds are an essential source of omega-3 fatty acids for vegetarians and vegans.
