Mixed Berry Protein Smoothie

Protein · High protein

Frozen berries and Greek yogurt give this one milkshake thickness without ice cream. It is the hall default when someone wants protein after a workout or before a long night.

Ingredients

• 4 cups frozen mixed berries
• 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 1.5 cups milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

1. Line up every ingredient for Mixed Berry Protein Smoothie in the order you will cook — measure spices into ramekins, trim proteins on a dedicated board, and set tongs, thermometers, and hotel pans within arm's reach before any heat goes on. Use vanilla extract, ice cubes as listed — measure each before heat goes on.
2. Preheat ovens, griddles, or grills to recipe temp before the crew arrives — cold equipment extends cook time and dries out batch Protein blend. Confirm burners ignite evenly and sheet pans are greased or lined.
3. Add yogurt, milk, and berries to the blender. Pulse a few times to break up frozen fruit before blending on high. Serve cold within 10 minutes — hold blended cups on ice at 38°F if the line runs long. Work in batches if the pan or grill crowding steams food instead of browning — rookies should watch for pale surfaces and adjust heat early.
4. Blend 45–60 seconds until completely smooth — no berry seeds stuck to the sides. Texture should pour like thick cream, not run like juice.
5. Taste once. Add honey only if the berries were tart; frozen commercial blends are often sweet enough on their own. Serve cold within 10 minutes — hold blended cups on ice at 38°F if the line runs long. Work in batches if the pan or grill crowding steams food instead of browning — rookies should watch for pale surfaces and adjust heat early.
6. Serve immediately in tall cups, or hold in the fridge up to 4 hours — stir before drinking because separation is normal. Serve cold within 10 minutes — hold blended cups on ice at 38°F if the line runs long. Work in batches if the pan or grill crowding steams food instead of browning — rookies should watch for pale surfaces and adjust heat early.

Substitutions

• Swap Greek yogurt for skyr for even more protein per cup.
• Use whey or plant protein powder (1 scoop) if you need a bigger protein bump.

On shift

Works when the crew wants something cold and filling between meals without firing up the stove. Cleanup is one blender jar.

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