Would you eat bugs? Dr. Yasmin Akhtar from @ubclfs dives into this topic in her applied bio class! Turns out, there are many benefits to eating insects—they are sustainable, nutritious, and a high source of protein. There are also many delicious ways to incorporate them into your diet (like this berry smoothie!) 🦗🍓🫐 Recipe: Berry Smoothie with Cricket Protein Ingredients Note: Fruit may be fresh or frozen - ½ cup (125 mL) Greek yogurt - 1 cup (250 mL) milk - 1 cup (250 mL) strawberries - 1 cup (250 mL) blueberries - ½ cup (125 mL) cranberries - 1 banana - 1 date - 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped almonds - 1 Tbsp (15 mL) cricket protein powder (can be purchased on Amazon) - 2 tsp (5 mL) honey - ½ to 1 cup (125 mL to 250 mL) ice cubes Method: Put all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Serve with fresh mint leaves on the top. Makes two large smoothies. #insectprotein #proteinsmoothie #smoothierecipe #UBC