Blueberry Pie Protein-Power Smoothie

By devogirl

Flaxseeds and oats add thickness and extra fiber to this super satisfying, calcium-packed smoothie. Beets lend it a deep-purple color, plus iron and antioxidants. If you don't have cooked beets on hand, you can skip them-the smoothie's flavor won't suffer.

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain, fat-free yogurt
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup cooked diced beets
• 1/3 cup quick oats
• 1/4 cup unflavored or vanilla whey protein
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
• 2 tablespoon blueberry preserves

Preparation

Step 1

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.

Nutritional Information:

Per Per 10-oz serving: 216 cal; 14 g prot; 4 g total fat (