Strawberry Coconut Protein Smoothie: Sugar & Dairy Free

 

 

Sometimes they’re green, sometimes they’re not. :) But one thing remains in a good smoothie that will hold you over until your next snack or meal, PROTEIN.

As long as it has a good dose of healthy protein in it, then it’s a win to me. My protein of choice lately and in the last few smoothie creations has been 100% pasteurized egg whites. Why you ask? Simply because I like how creamy they make my smoothie and I can feel good about giving them to my kids if they want what I’m drinking.

Some of my smoothies contain protein powder and with them I make sure to find the pure- est I can without lots of additives and sugars, but lately I just want what’s natural and egg whites are it. As long as you purchase the carton that says they have been pasteurized there won’t be a problem. If you are lucky enough to raise your own chickens or know someone who does then of course that is even better. Either way this smoothie is a nice dose of fruity flavor with creamy coconut milk and honestly no egg white taste is noticeable in the least. I promise you! And of course if you are a green smoothie lover feel free to throw in a handful of fresh spinach! ;)

 

 

I’ve teased my Instagram friends with this smoothie many times and finally got around to sharing the recipe!

 

 

Nutrition Info

Servings: 2* Calories per serving: 235* Fat: 13g* Cholesterol: 0mg* Sodium: 217mg* Carbs: 17g* Fiber: 3g* Sugars: 8g* Protein: 14g* Points+: 6*

 

Strawberry Coconut Protein Smoothie: Dairy & Sugar Free

Ingredients

  • 1 can coconut milk, light
  • 2 cups frozen strawberries*
  • 1 cup 100% pasteurized egg whites
  • 3 droppers full vanilla liquid stevia

*You can use fresh strawberries but it will not be as cold and adding ice will dilute the smoothie.

Directions

Mix all ingredients ion your blender and blend until smooth. Makes 32 ounces.

 

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About Brenda

Hi! Welcome! My name is Brenda and I am a mom to 3 beautiful children, a puppy and a picky husband who I absolutely adore after almost 15 years! Over the course of the last 25 years of my life, (Yikes I'm feeling OLD!) and numerous diet failures, yo-yo-ING weight, crying and praying to God for a solution to maintain a healthy weight and stop the cravings, I have come to the decision that I simply cannot have certain sugars in my life! (To read my full story see, MY SUGAR-FREE JOURNEY.) YES, it is true, no white sugar and other products that contain it. BUT that has not stopped me from enjoying this life! My passion is cooking and I love entertaining friends and family, which makes it pretty cool that I can always try out new, healthy (insert sneaky laugh here) recipes on them!! SO finally after quite some years experimenting and creating recipes without white sugar and white flour, and receiving requests for these very recipes, this blog has come to be! If you are a woman who has recently lost weight and desires to maintain it, you will find encouragement and fabulous recipes here! If you a mom who is struggling to take that baby weight off, you will find help here! You may not even need to lose weight but you desire healthier recipes for yourself and family, you are at the right place! If you still desire to get to that goal weight (yep, that's me!) but still love to entertain (me again!) and don't know what to make, seek no further-- Sugar-Free Mom is the site for you my friend! Come on in and enjoy! Blessings, Brenda

8 thoughts on “Strawberry Coconut Protein Smoothie: Sugar & Dairy Free

  1. For your consideration……….
    I have learned that raw egg whites block the absorption of biotin in the body and that they should only be eaten cooked.
    I have also learned that the yolk is an awesome protein and is not “bad” for cholesterol unless it is cooked….. then it becomes oxidized. Raw it is harmless in that way…..
    So in smoothies, I use raw egg yolk………adds creaminess… tons of good protein and vitamins and does not alter the taste

    For cooking eggs………..the best and healthiest way is cooking “over easy” so the whites are cooked and the yolk is still runny. Really great for dipping hot buttered toast! LOL

    Just my thoughts…………….

  2. This looks delish! I had never added egg whites to my smoothies til I found your site. But now, I LOVE it! The protein benefit is great and you can’t taste it at all. I agree, the key to a filling smoothie is the protein! Thx for another great one :)

  3. Hey Brenda, I actually looked up how to pasteurize egg whites, cause it’s too pricey for me to buy them done, and it’s easy. So I will be saving money…..nice

  4. I make a strawberry coconut protein smoothie, but I use Sunwarrior protein powder. I keep cartons of egg whites in my fridge all the time, but have never put them into smoothies. It weirds me out a bit. I know it’s safe, I’m just not sure what it would be like in my drink. But maybe I should be a little more adventurous!

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