# @universityofbc on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C3WGxmUvPT_
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/60963525-universityofbc-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-02-14T22:55:34.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** University of British Columbia (@universityofbc) — https://gondola.cc/universityofbc

## Caption

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

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