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A protein packed smoothie made with quinoa, greek yogurt and berries. A delicious and healthy snack the whole family will love!

quinoa smoothie ingredients

Protein

When you think of a protein shake do you think of those artificial tasting powders that you have to mix for 10 minutes just to get the nasty lumps to dissolve?

Yeah me too…but not anymore! I sometimes worry that my fussy eater doesn’t get enough protein in her diet.

She is good at eating dairy but sometimes we struggle with meat (unless of course it’s chicken in the nugget variety!)

She will however drink smoothies and shakes and including half a cup of cooked quinoa to her drink is a great way to add up to 8 grams of protein to her diet.

Quinoa

Quinoa is a “complete” protein source, meaning that it provides the majority of the essential amino acids our bodies need.

It is also an excellent source of fibre and iron and is gluten free.

two quinoa smoothies in glass milk bottles with a strawberry on the rim of each of the bottles and a straw in each

So enough of the science-y bit, how does my quinoa smoothie recipe actually taste? Pretty much like a normal smoothie!

You will need to blitz the ingredients in the blender for a little longer than usual to break it all down and make the smoothie, well….smooth!

But it still seems to combine better than a protein powder in my opinion.

Breakfast Smoothie

You can serve this protein smoothie at any time of day, but I think it makes a fantastic breakfast smoothie.

You could also serve it as an afternoon snack to stave off those hunger pangs until dinner time!

Breakfast smoothies are great for those busy mornings. They can be the best way to make sure the kids are getting in plenty of nutrients when you are really short on time!

Another of our favourites is this Choco Banana Breakfast Smoothie which is quick an easy to make and full of healthy oats and banana which will give kids a natural energy boost.

Quinoa Berry Smoothie close up

Ingredients

Fruits

I used frozen strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and banana in my quinoa smoothie but you can of course experiment with the flavours and add a whole host of different fruits.

Also the fruit doesn’t need to be frozen. I hate wasting fresh produce so I put any fruit that’s on the turn into a sandwich bag and freeze it, ready to be used for smoothies, shakes and even ice cream!

Milk Alternatives

I’ve used whole milk in this recipe, but you could always swap this out for non dairy alternatives such as:

  • soya milk
  • almond milk
  • coconut milk
  • cashew milk

I used this Froothie Optimum 9400 (affiliate link) to make my smoothie and it really breaks down all the quinoa and leaves a lovely smooth consistency but any high powered blender will work too!

Have you tried quinoa in a smoothie yet?

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Quinoa Smoothie

★★★★★ 4.7 from 7 reviews
  • Author: Ciara Attwell @ My Fussy Eater
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2-3 1x
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: European
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Description

A protein packed smoothie made with quinoa, greek yogurt and berries. A delicious and healthy snack the whole family will love!

Ingredients

  • 200ml / 1 cup milk (dairy or non dairy)
  • 100g / 0.5 cup plain yogurt (dairy or non dairy)
  • 1 banana (fresh or frozen)
  • 250g / 8oz mixed frozen berries
  • 100g / 0.5 cup cooked quinoa
  • 0.5 tsp honey

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth. You can add more or less honey depending on how sweet you like your smoothie to be

* The smoothie is a darker colour in the video as I used a different mix of frozen berries that contained more blackberries!

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Comments

  1. jeanine briones says

    I loved this smoothie recipe! I have a lot of quinoa on hand and had difficulty figuring out how to use it. I cooked the quinoa with almond milk, cinnamon and maple syrup first. I then added nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt, almond milk, a frozen banana and a little more maple syrup instead of honey to my blender and whipped it up.
    This is a quick protein packed breakfast not only for fussy little eaters but also seniors. Muscle wasting in the elderly is a huge cause of falls and debility in the elderly but getting 30 grams of protein per meal is a challenge. This recipe is a great start to the day!

    ★★★★★

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    • Vicky says

      This is great to hear, thank you for taking the time to come back to us. Hope your grandson carry’s on enjoying his morning smoothie.

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  7. mummyof2 says

    I can’t believe my kids drank this! I’ve been trying to get them to eat quinoa but no way. This was a big success though.

    ★★★★★

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  12. She Rocks Fitness says

    WAHOO another way to use quinoa! I am making a big batch tonight and will definitely try it in a smoothie this week…Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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  15. Elizabeth says

    What an absolutely great idea! A friend of mine struggles to get her little boy to eat meat an and so she is really worried about his protein intake. I will definitely recommend this to her.

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  16. Julie's Family Kitchen says

    Fab photos Ciara, really beautifully styled as always. I have the same little milk bottles too! Adding quinoa to the smoothie is a great idea, looks really delicious and super healthy.

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  17. Jenny says

    This sounds absolutely amazing. I am always drinking protein shakes but never thought what they really put in them. This is definitely pinned for me to try it out! Photography is stunning too. I love how you styled each photo. Looks great. #tastytuesdays

    ★★★★★

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  18. Emma | Fork and Good says

    Thank you! Been trying to get my husband and brother off those nasty ass shakes for ages, will be sending them this!

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  21. Nomita | Ebabee says

    Stunning photos. Have never tried a quinoa smoothie before but it sounds like a great and tasty way to get a protein boost. Look forward to trying it. #tastytuesdays

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  23. Rebecca U says

    I would have never thought to put quinoa in a smoothie – sounds so good. I’ve pinned for later x
    #tastytuesday

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