High-Protein Mixed Berry Smoothie

Why this version is better

Protein jumps from ~5.5g to ~21.5g per serving, moving firmly into the 20g+ target range. Calories remain under 300 per serving (well under the 600 limit). Carbohydrates are moderately reduced by eliminating added sugar and swapping to a lower-carb yogurt base. Fat remains moderate and nearly unchanged. This is a high-satiety, muscle-supporting smoothie suitable for vegetarians.

Cooking note: Replacing plain yogurt with plain non-fat Greek yogurt dramatically increases protein content. Removing the added sugar reduces simple carbohydrates. Adding unflavored whey protein powder (vegetarian-safe) introduces a dry ingredient — no liquid ratio adjustment needed since almond milk quantity remains the same and Greek yogurt is thicker than regular yogurt, keeping the texture balanced. The banana is retained for natural sweetness to compensate for removed sugar.