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Pineapple Protein Smoothie

This simple, 4- ingredient pineapple protein smoothie has 22 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber, plus electrolytes and vitamin C.
Course Smoothie
Keyword fast, pineapple, protein
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 280kcal
Author Dena Norton

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Frozen pineapple chunks Fresh or canned work too!
  • .5 cups cotttage cheese I use lowfat
  • 1 splash lime juice .5-1 Tbsp depending on your taste
  • 1 tbsp collagen
  • 1 scoop Sunfiber
  • 1 spash cold water, only if needed to blend (or milk)

Optional adds for more nutrition (not included in nutrition facts)

  • 1 scoop creatine
  • 1 scoop protein powder of choice
  • 1 handful baby spinach

Instructions

  • Microwave the frozen pineapple for 45 seconds to partially thaw and release some of its juice
  • Add pineapple to blender with remaining ingredients (minus the splash of water/milk), and blend on low speed, gradually increasing until incorporated. Stop to scrape down sides of blender with spatula as needed.
  • If the blender stalls out, add a splash of cold water (or milk), just enough to get it going again.

Nutrition

Serving: 20oz | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 482mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 158mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg