Berry protein

A simple vegan smoothie made with frozen berries and cashews. Berries add antioxidants and fiber, while cashews provide plant-based protein, healthy fats, and key minerals. It’s filling, balanced, and great for steady energy without blood sugar spikes.

Meeting your Daily Recommendation?

Protein
Fiber
Iron
Calcium
B12

Main components

Berries are a great low calorie, high fiber, high water content fruit to add to smoothies!

  • Flavonoids (especially in blueberries) which are linked to slower cognitive decline and better brain signaling.
  • Antioxidants (anthocyanins, ellagic acid) help protect DNA from damage
  • Polyphenols feed beneficial gut bacteria (prebiotic effect)

Cashews: 5g protein per 1 oz. Contains all essential amino acids. Supports healthy bones (Magnesium + phosphorus → bone density). High in essential minerals:

  • Iron → oxygen transport & energy
  • Zinc → immune function, wound healing, skin health
  • Magnesium → muscle function, sleep, stress regulation
  • Copper → iron metabolism, collagen formation, nervous system health

Berry Protein

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Berries
  • 1/4 cup Cashews
  • Water

Method
 

  1. Blend cashews & water till it looks milky.
  2. Add in berries (sweetener optional agave/sugar/maple syrup), blend. ENJOY!

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Hey!

I’m Madeline! One icky piece of chicken a few years ago quickly led me to plant-based eating. But I’ll admit, those irksome comments from a friend or family around the holidays, gets you thinking. You know, maybe we vegans are sickly haha. No no, we’re definitely fine and likely much healthier. But, most people do lack iron, and vegans definitely struggle with B12. And if you feel sluggish all the time, you just may be one of those people. 

Eat well, feel good :)

So, my goal here is to make it easier for people to connect their daily health directly to the food they eat. Eat well, feel good! 

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