Cauliflower Berry Smoothie

Cauliflower Berry Smoothie recipe & content provided Ryan Carter, @livevitae

My friends and family think I’m crazy when I tell them I add cauliflower to my smoothies. They’re missing out! Cauliflower adds a neutral creaminess to this berry smoothie without dairy, plus important nutrients like choline and vitamin C.

Smoothies deliver fast nutrition, and this berry smoothie is no exception. The ingredients get blitzed and blended within minutes. Quick smoothies also reduce decision fatigue over your food, especially during non-fasting morning or workouts where you need a healthy recovery shake.

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This berry smoothie boasts a vibrant color and incredible taste, which makes it a perfect option for picky eaters too. You can use any low-fructose berry you prefer, or use less liquid to create a thicker and creamier texture.

To cut down on prep time for your berry smoothie, get your cauliflower ready beforehand. Chop, steam and freeze in a lined glass container. It will be ready to toss in a blender in no time.

Cauliflower Berry Smoothie

Start to Finish: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cauliflower, pre-cooked and frozen
• 1/2 cup organic raspberries
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 1 scoop Whey Protein
• 1 scoop Collagen Protein
• 1 teaspoon vanilla powder, or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoons Brain Octane Oil
• 1/2 cup full-fat, canned coconut milk (BPA-free)
• 1/2 cup water (add more for a liquid consistency)
• Optional: 2-3 drops liquid stevia, or more to taste
• Optional garnishes: blueberries and raspberries, desiccated coconut

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients except collagen to blender, saving the water for last.
2. Blend for a minute and 30 seconds, stopping once to scrape the sides of your blender if needed.
3. Add collagen and blend on the lowest speed until incorporated to avoid damaging delicate proteins.
4. Serve in a wide bowl or a glass mug, topping with garnishes if desired.

Serves: 1

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 671
• Protein: 33g
• Total Carbs: 45.6g
• Fiber: 16.3g
• Sugar: 12.89g
• Net Carbs: 27.2g
• Fat: 40g
• Saturated Fat: 35g
• Polyunsaturated: 1.4g
• Monounsaturated: 8.3g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 83mg
• Potassium: 641mg
• Vitamin A: 4790mg
• Vitamin C: 122mg
• Calcium: 309mg
• Iron: 3mg