4 1-block snacks or 1 4-block meal

Ingredients:
1/3 cup unsweetened apple or pineapple juice
1 1/2 ounces unflavored soy protein powder (portion containing 28 grams protein)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (non-alcohol, glycerin base)
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg or powdered ginger
1 cup blueberries, frozen and unsweetened
1 heaping cup strawberries, frozen and unsweetened
1 1/3 teaspoons almond oil, or 2 teaspoons almond or cashew butter

Optional:
1/8 teaspoon stevia extract powder
4 to 6 ice cubes

Instructions:
1. Place juice and protein powder in the blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides with a spatula if needed. Add vanilla extract, spice, frozen fruit, and oil or nut butter. Blend until smooth. 2. Taste. Add stevia if additional sweetness is desired. For added thickness, add 4 to 6 ice cubes two at a time, with the motor running. Blend until thick, creamy, and icy. Serving suggestions: Serve immediately or refrigerate in a small jar or chilled thermos bottle. Serve within 24 hours. Variations Vegan Strawberry-Cantaloupe Smoothie: Replace 1 cup blueberries with 1 1/2 cups frozen, cubed cantaloupe. Vegan Strawberry-Peach Smoothie: Replace 1 cup blueberries with 1 1/2 cups frozen, cut-up peaches (about 2 whole peaches).