Watermelon Strawberry Chia Smoothie

• 1 1/2 cups fresh watermelon, diced (black seeds removed if not using seedless)
• 1 cup frozen sliced unsweetened strawberries
• 1/2 ripe banana, peeled, frozen, sliced
• 1/2-3/4 cup skim or low-fat milk (or unsweetened plain almond milk)
• Lime juice squeezed from one lime
• 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
• 1-2 scoops whey vanilla protein powder

Instructions :

• Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until creamy.
• Add more milk/almond milk based on preferred consistency.
• Optional- top with additional chia seeds to mimic the look of watermelon seeds and add more visual interest.

Nutritional Analysis :
Serving Size: 2
Calories: 240
Fat: 4.5 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg
Sodium: 115 mg
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 18 g

Recipe provided by Cynthanne Duryea, RDN, LD , Cooper Clinic Nutrition Services