Berry Blast Super Shake
Combine iced green tea, vanilla-flavored milk protein blend powder, Greens+, low-fat lactose-free plain yogurt, and whole oats and blend on high for 1 minute. Add frozen mixed berries and blend for 1 minute.
Combine iced green tea, vanilla-flavored milk protein blend powder, Greens+, low-fat lactose-free plain yogurt, and whole oats and blend on high for 1 minute. Add frozen mixed berries and blend for 1 minute.
- Carbohydrate 31.0674 g
- Cholesterol 2.75625 mg
- Fat 3.61003125 g
- Fiber 4.45200016021728 g
- Protein 9.50551875 g
- Saturated Fat 0.970515 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (88g)
- Sodium 32.99625 mg
- Sugar 26.6153998397827 g
- Trans Fat 0.44415 g
- Calories 192 calories
Step-by-step
- In a blender, combine the tea, protein blend, Greens+ (if not taking by capsule form), yogurt, and oats and process on high for 1 minute.
- Add the berries and process for 1 minute.
Swapping the Base Liquids
Green tea provides a tannic backbone, but brewed rooibos or black tea functions adequately if green tea is absent. Lactose-free plain yogurt requires no changes, though regular low-fat plain yogurt works if lactose tolerance is not an issue. Protein powders react differently to liquids; casein absorbs more moisture than whey, requiring an extra two tablespoons of tea to maintain a pourable consistency.Managing Grain and Powder Textures
Whole oats need a high-powered blender running for the full sixty seconds before adding frozen fruit, otherwise gritty flakes persist in the final drink. Powders clump when introduced to cold liquids, so layering the protein blend directly onto the liquid rather than the sides of the jar prevents dry pockets. Frozen berries chill the mixture rapidly, halting any further starch hydration from the oats.Holding and Storage Limits
Blended dairy and oat mixtures separate within twenty minutes at room temperature. Storing the blended shake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to twelve hours remains possible, though the oats will continue to soften and thicken the liquid considerably. Re-blending that chilled mixture for fifteen seconds restores aeration.
