Triple Layer Berry Fusion Smoothie

It’s been a very eventful week here. My sister flew in all the way from Austin, Texas last Tuesday and the whole week was a whirlwind of eating tasty foods, walking all over the city, and playing tourist.

A few highlights include a long walk along the High Line, chowing down on some authentic Greek food in Astoria, brunching on Moroccan food, and countless hours spent wandering through art museums.

Between all of the commotion, there was hardly any time to stop for a moment and catch my breath, let alone spend much time in the kitchen for meal prep.

At times like these, quick and easy breakfasts are an absolute must for me.

But while granola bars or just grabbing a piece of fruit on my way out the door may be tempting, having a breakfast that’s both filling and energizing is just as important as convenience.

This smoothie is the perfect solution.

Not only does it taste amazing, but it has a few secret ingredients that really make it a star in terms of nutrition.

On the bottom layer, we have chickpeas, which bring tons of protein and fiber plus a thick and creamy texture. They’re paired with blueberries to add just the right amount of sweetness as well as tons of antioxidants.

Next up is a layer of chia seeds, adding heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, soluble fiber, and protein.

It’s all topped off with nutrient-dense strawberries and flaxseed meal to top off the protein and fiber content even more.

Thanks to all of those nutritious ingredients, this smoothie definitely doesn’t skimp when it comes to nutrition.

This powerful little smoothie boasts 20 grams of fiber, 16 grams of protein, and 184% of the vitamin C you need in a day.

Note that it is super filling. You might even consider splitting this up into two servings if it’s too much for one sitting.

That being said, mason jars are an awesome option because you can save whatever you don’t have for later. Just screw on the lid, throw it in your bag, and go!

What are your favorite on-the-go smoothie ingredients? Let me know in the comments! Happy blending everyone 🙂

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Triple Layer Berry Fusion Smoothie

With three layers of delicious and nutritious ingredients, this powerful smoothie packs in 20 grams of fiber and 16 grams of protein in every serving.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Servings

serving

Ingredients

First Layer

• 1 kiwi (optional)
• 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained
• 1/3 cup blueberries
• 1 tbsp yogurt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• splash milk

Second Layer

• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp yogurt

Third Layer

• 3 strawberries
• 2 tbsp yogurt
• 1 tbsp flaxseed meal

Optional toppings

• 3 raspberries

Prep Time 15 minutes Servings serving Ingredients First Layer 1 kiwi (optional) 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained 1/3 cup blueberries 1 tbsp yogurt 1 tsp cinnamon splash milk Second Layer 2 tbsp chia seeds 2 tbsp yogurt Third Layer 3 strawberries 2 tbsp yogurt 1 tbsp flaxseed meal Optional toppings 3 raspberries

Instructions

1. Cut kiwi into thin strips and place on sides of jar for decoration (optional)
2. Add all remaining ingredients for first layer of smoothie to blender and pulse until mixed. Add more milk as needed to reach desired thickness. Pour on bottom of jar.
3. Combine chia seeds and yogurt in small bowl and stir together. Let it sit 5-10 minutes to allow chia seeds to gelatinize, then add to jar to form the second smoothie layer.
4. Blend ingredients for third layer of smoothie and add to top of smoothie jar. Garnish with raspberries if desired.

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