When I want a smoothie that’s simple, reliable, and satisfying, this is the one I make. The base is straightforward—berries, almond milk, a little cashew butter, cinnamon, and vanilla—but I always add a scoop of protein. It blends up in almost no time, keeps blood sugar steady, and holds me over until my next meal. No fuss, no prep. Just a delicious, reliable way to get quality nutrients in.
Berries and Cream Smoothie
1
Prep time:
5 min
Cook time:
0 min
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cashew butter
- ½ cup frozen blackberries
- 1 cup almond milk
- 3 ice cubes
- 1 scoop of protein powder
Method
Step 1
Mix all ingredients together in a blender.
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (without protein powder):
Calories: 156 Total Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Fiber: 5g, Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 14g, Sodium: 163mg, Sugars: 5g, Net Carbs: 9g
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Every beat depends on efficient protein turnover, healthy blood vessels, and steady cellular energy. That work requires the right essential amino acids in the right balance, not just more protein overall. The challenge is that many protein powders deliver excess or poorly balanced amino acids that often end up converted to sugar instead.
Perfect Amino takes a more precise approach—one I trust myself. It provides only essential amino acids in ratios designed for efficient protein synthesis. Arginine supports nitric oxide production for healthy blood flow, while taurine and glycine help buffer oxidative stress and inflammation that can place extra strain on heart tissue over time.
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