Last year, when I lost a lot of weight, I discovered an easy 150 calorie snack option that got me a serving of dairy + a serving of fruit and had quite the punch of fiber and protein. Plus, it is super easy to make and left me feeling full.
Even though, I’m not counting calories right now, I still make this easy 150 calorie smoothie for a snack so I don’t eat a handful of sour patch kids.
Delicious 150 calorie smoothie
Ingredients
- 3/4 c frozen mixed berries 60 cal
- 1 cup non-fat or soy milk 90 cal
Instructions
- Place in blender and mix until blended completely.
At first I was using soy milk, but then I discovered Hood Simply Smart Fat Free Milk. It has the same number of calories per cup (90 calories), but has a whopping 10 grams of protein!
To make things super easy on myself, I blend it up in my personal blender until smooth so all I have to do is flip it over, add a straw and it becomes a cup. Then, I try to drink it as fast as I can so my girls don’t scoop it up!
Recently, we had a little Spa day at my house thanks to Hood, and they made a similar drink, there’s had even more protein because they also added Greek Yogurt.
*Thank you to Hood for introducing me and some friends to the Hood Simply Smart Fat Free Milk and a couple different ways to try it out. They paid for the party and hosting the event. All thoughts are 100% my own.
Krystyn has been blogging since 2005. She is a sarcasm-loving, straight-shooting, jeans and t-shirts wearing, wife and mom of four girls (ages 12, 10, 7 and 5). She blogs about life as a mom and wife and includes funny stories, family travel, fitness, recipes, STEM and more. She currently resides in the Atlanta, Georgia suburbs.
Suzanne Willett says
October 17, 2013 at 11:45 amLove smoothies for both breakfast and occasional snack! I generally use water or almond milk as my liquid, frozen mixed berries, and a pear or green apple!
Krystyn says
October 22, 2013 at 9:32 amSounds tasty. I’ve tried almond milk, too, I just like that the others have more protein:)
Stacie says
October 17, 2013 at 11:46 amThat looks so good and perfect for my diet. I recently lost 70 lbs!
Krystyn says
October 22, 2013 at 9:45 amCongrats! That is very awesome.
And, when I wasn’t pregnant, this helped me lose weight, too because it made me feel full with not a lot of calories.
Heather - Acting Balanced Mom says
October 17, 2013 at 11:59 amWhat a great way to satisfy your sweet craving and still get some needed protein!
Amber Edwards says
October 17, 2013 at 12:23 pmWe make smoothies like that all the time. Thought we don’t have the same milk in our stores. But we do enjoy frozen berries with yogurt and a little milk or juice. They are so delicious!
Krystyn says
October 22, 2013 at 9:51 amI think it’s only available on the east coast right now.
Cyn says
October 17, 2013 at 12:31 pmSounds so yummy! Can’t wait to try it.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
October 17, 2013 at 12:47 pmsounds good, I have never tried this milk before. Your smoothie looks nice and creamy!
Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says
October 17, 2013 at 11:07 pmI love smoothies and have a magic bullet but have yet to use it.
Krystyn says
October 22, 2013 at 9:53 amNever used it? Oh, break that little guy out…it’s a work horse for sure. And saves you from scraping the insides of your blender into a cup!
Sandra (at) Coasahmom (dot) com says
October 18, 2013 at 8:49 amWow two ingredients?! Love it!! And it looks so yummy too!
grandma pat says
October 18, 2013 at 9:04 amI am going to have to try that milk. Extra protein and fat free, that’s great. I mistakenly bought a gallon of 1% the other day (why they don’t all use the same label colors I don’t know). I drank 1 glass and knew I wasn’t drinking fat free. Now I have to finish the gallon before trying this.
Jennifer @ My Sweet Sanity says
October 18, 2013 at 7:17 pmThat smoothie sounds good and I am trying to do more smoothies to replace snacks and breakfast.
Krystyn says
October 22, 2013 at 9:54 amIt makes a great snack for sure. Other wise, it’s super easy to eat like 400 calories for a snack and then you either eat too much during the day, or don’t want the next meal.
Singapore Mum Blog says
October 19, 2013 at 6:52 amI would try this!! at 150 calorie, definitely a must try!
Stephanie Person says
October 20, 2013 at 12:51 amOf course to make it more fun it has to go in a martini glass. Love it! My family loves smoothies. I’ll hide in some kale, chia seeds and whatever else I can for my kiddos. They never notice it and drink them down. 🙂
Krystyn says
October 22, 2013 at 9:58 amOf course the martini glass makes it even better!
HilLesha says
October 20, 2013 at 7:09 pmWhat a delicious and low-fat smoothie!
debra p says
October 20, 2013 at 7:38 pmThat looks so quick and easy as well as healthy. I love anything with berries.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
October 20, 2013 at 7:54 pmYum! That looks so simple and delicious!
Anne says
October 20, 2013 at 8:37 pmSounds delicious, I need to make smoothies more often
Stephanie from grinninglikeanidiot.com says
October 22, 2013 at 7:32 pmI tried this today and I love this simple recipe and snack!
Thanks for sharing
Stephanie from grinninglikeanidiot.com
noelle d says
October 22, 2013 at 7:56 pmmight have to try this… i was just saying i wanted a smoothie
Tammy says
October 22, 2013 at 11:57 pmThis looks good! I think I’m going to try making this for breakfast sometime this weekend.