Hydrating Protein Smoothie Bowl

Recipe By Matthew Maida

Bright, breezy, and packed with protein—this smoothie bowl will quickly become one of your go-to breakfasts or post-workout pick-me-ups. With hydrating coconut water, and bursting with tropical flavor, this is truly sunshine in a bowl!

Yield

1 Smoothie

Serving Size

1 Glass

Nutrition *

172

Calories

18g

Protein

1.2g

Fat

25g

Carbs

15.5g

Sugar

*Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

Ingredients

Featured Ingredient

Unflavored Protein Powder

¼ cup coconut water
¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 scoop UP2U unflavored native whey protein
½ frozen banana
½ cup frozen pineapple
½ cup ice
Optional: Coconut flakes, mango, kiwi, chia seeds

Directions

Place all ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings if desired—such as coconut flakes, kiwi, mango, and chia seeds.

Meet Matthew Maida

Hi, I’m Matthew! I’m a Buffalo, NY native and part of the UP2U team. I spent a few incredible years living in Italy, where I fell in love with the magic of simple, high-quality ingredients. The kitchen is my happy place—I’m always cooking up new ideas and putting a creative spin on high-protein recipes that are as fun to make as they are to eat!