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Nutrition

Spartan Up your nutrition with Raspberry Smoothies

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Spartan Up your nutritional needs with some berries this week to boost your training. Raspberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, manganese and phytochemicals. They also have one of the highest compositions of fiber amongst all known whole foods to make a stronger you!

Raspberry Chia Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 banana, frozen
  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt, plain, 0%
  • ½-1 cup water (or to desired consistency)

Directions

  1. Add banana, mixed berries, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, and water to blender.
  2. Blend for 15-20 seconds.
  3. If consistency is too thick for your liking, add more water and re-blend.
  4. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
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Raspberry Protein Smoothie

5 minutes, 1 serving, 350 calories per serving, gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cranberries, frozen
  • 1/2 cup raspberries, frozen
  • 1 banana
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Directions

  1. Add cranberries, raspberries, banana, protein powder, Greek yogurt and almond milk to blender.
  2. Blend for 15-20 seconds.
  3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!