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A nice, cold Pregnancy Smoothie was one of my go-to breakfasts when I was expecting. It’s an easy way to get a lot of real food, fruit, greens, yogurt, and protein, into one glass, and it actually satisfied my cravings (which, full disclosure, were mostly ice cream morning, noon, and night). Pregnant or not, it’s a creamy, satisfying smoothie the whole family can enjoy.
Are you pregnant and wanting to eat everything you see? When I was pregnant, my midwife had me eating protein every couple of hours, so I leaned on smoothies like this one to make that easier. In weeks 8 through 17 I had some rough headaches, and keeping something quick and filling on hand helped on the days cooking felt like too much. You can easily make this smoothie with any brand or flavor of protein powder you enjoy, but Plant Fusion and Aloha Brands are two of my favorites.
Not pregnant? This smoothie is just as good any time, and it makes an easy, filling breakfast while you’re nursing too.
The best part is this Pregnancy Smoothie only takes a few minutes to make. I buy huge bundles of ripe bananas to chop and freeze, and I make sure all the other ingredients are always on hand in my freezer and pantry.
Here’s a breakdown of what goes inside:
Frozen Bananas: The base of every good smoothie. They blend up thick and creamy and add natural sweetness, no ice needed. I keep a stash of chopped frozen bananas on hand so one is always ready.
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Frozen Raspberries and Blackberries: A little tartness to balance the sweet banana, plus that gorgeous deep berry color.
Milk: Any type you like. It loosens everything to a drinkable consistency and adds creaminess, with a bit of extra protein if you use cow’s or pea milk.
Bee Pollen: This adds a subtle honey-like flavor and a pretty finish on top. It’s optional, and if you’d like to add it, check with your doctor or midwife first, since bee pollen isn’t recommended for everyone during pregnancy.
Greens Powder: An easy way to work greens into the glass. It blends right in without taking over the flavor, and you can use a handful of fresh spinach or kale instead.
Protein Powder: Makes the smoothie more filling and helps it keep you going. Use any brand or flavor you like.
Collagen Peptides and Seeds (hemp, chia, or flax): Two easy optional add-ins. The collagen is flavorless and dissolves right in, while a spoonful of seeds adds a little body and a mild, nutty taste.
I whiz it all up in my favorite blender, using the plunger to get everything pulsed up, and when I don’t have time to enjoy it right away I’ll put it in the freezer so later it tastes like my beloved ice cream.
Want to try even more smoothies. Cotton Candy, Blueberry Chia and Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie are all favorites and scratch that satisfying itch you crave when you’re pregnant. Whether you’re pregnant or not, this is a treat you will want to have every day!
Pregnancy Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 banana, frozen in chunks
- 1/2 cup frozen blackberries
- 1 10-ounce bag frozen raspberries
- 1 cup milk (almond, soy, or cow’s)
- 1 teaspoon bee pollen
- 1 teaspoon hemp, chai, or flax seeds, optional
- 1 serving protein powder
- 1 serving greens powder
- 1 serving collagen peptides
Instructions
- Place ingredients in a blender and puree pushing down with attachment or spatula to combine between pulses (mixture is very thick so it may take a few minutes depending on the power of your blender.)
- Place in a tall glass and drink immediately or freeze for several hours to achieve the consistency of ice cream.
You can eat it pregnant or not
I know this is an old post, but I love you recipes and smoothies! I am currently pregnant, and was wondering what protein powder you used during your pregnancy? I know some protein powders have a lot of junk in them, so which one do you recommend? Thank you!
I love plantfusion protein powder too! But it has stevia in it, is that something you drank during your pregnancy?
Great, thank you! 🙂
Congrats!!! Thanks for sharing the adorable belly shots!
(And yes, the smoothie looks delicious, too.)
I will sometimes add a large handful (or about 1 packed cup) of fresh baby spinach or baby kale!
This seems delicious! I am also pregnant and not a huge vegetable lover, unfortunately. I was looking to incorporate smoothies into my daily routine and this is definitely something I would be into trying. What kind of vitamin rich green powder do you use and how much? Or how much spinach/kale? I know you mention it in the write-up, but not in the ingredient section.
Congratulations on your pregnancy! What a beautiful and talented family! Thank you for the smoothie recipe, looks delish.
Fingers crossed for you! Also, you can drink this anytime… pregnant or not! 😉
Aww!! I didn’t know you were pregnant!! Congratulations!!! You look ADORABLE!! And your pregnancy smoothie ice cream concoction looks divine!! Can’t wait to try it! 🙂 (not pregnant over here…but hopefully within a few months!).