Protein Smoothie Recipes

This protein smoothie recipe is made with 6 ingredients in 5 minutes! Its is an easy, delicious, and healthy way to increase your daily protein intake.

There have been many seasons of my life (especially while I was pregnant and nursing), that my body desperately needed more protein but I didnt have the energy to cook.

So, I created this protein smoothie recipe as an easy and nutritious way to give my body what it needed without spending hours in the kitchen.

This protein smoothie is made with six healthy, high-protein ingredients and only takes 5 minutes to make. Enjoy it as a nutritious breakfast or snack.

protein smoothie recipes

Basic Protein Shake Recipe

protein smoothie recipes

Use this basic protein shake recipe as a starter recipe in making your very own uniquely flavored protein shake that you can drink post-workout!

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 353 kcal, Sugar 25 g, Fat 7 g, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 34 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup frozen fruit or ice (banana, berries, etc.)
  • 2-4 servings protein (protein powder, nut butter, seeds, etc.)
  • 1/3 cup – 1 cup of liquid (almond milk, water, orange juice, etc)
  • optional: sweetener

Instruction:

  1. First, place fruit or ice on the bottom of your high-speed blender.
  2. Next, add in a few of your favorite protein sources. We recommend using anywhere from 2-4 different sources here depending on how much protein you’d like to consume.
  3. Add in 1/3 cup of liquid to start and an optional sweetener, if desired.
  4. Then, put the lid on your blender and blend on high for about a minute or until smooth. If your protein shake isn’t blending easily, add a little bit more liquid and continue blending.
  5. Serve immediately.

Protein Smoothie Recipe

protein smoothie recipes

This protein smoothie recipe is made with 6 ingredients in 5 minutes! It’s is an easy, delicious, and healthy way to increase your daily protein intake.

Prep: 2min

Total: 7min

Yield: 2

Serving Size: 0.5 recipe

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 0.5 recipe, calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Trans Fat 0.01 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 104 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 28 g, unSaturated Fat 6 g

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups milk ((12 g protein))
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt ((12 g protein))
  • 1 ½ cup mixed berries (frozen (1 g protein))
  • 1 banana (frozen (2 g protein))
  • 1 TBS almond butter ((4 g protein))
  • 1 scoop Vanilla protein powder ((24 g protein))
  • Optional: 1 TBS honey
  • Optional: 1 cup frozen spinach

Instruction:

  1. Add ingredients to the blender in the order listed.
  2. Blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps.
  3. Pour into 2-4 glasses and serve immediately.

Protein Smoothie

protein smoothie recipes

A protein smoothie is easy to digest and full of nutrients to keep your body happy until lunch. Not to mention it’s absolutely delicious! Try out this recipe and you’ll be hooked.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Serving Size: 1 smoothie

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 smoothie, calories 271 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 393 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 9 g, unSaturated Fat 9 g

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, (or milk)
  • 1 scoop protein powder, (chocolate or vanilla)
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter, (or peanut butter)
  • ice, (as needed)

Instruction:

  1. Add the almond milk to a high-powered blender.
  2. Add the protein powder, banana, blueberries, spinach, and almond butter.
  3. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Add more almond milk if needed to help blend the ingredients. Add more almond milk and ice to reach desired consistency. I prefer my smoothie thicker so I add ice!

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FAQ

What do I put in a smoothie for protein?

The next time you want to make a smoothie, try some of these high quality protein sources that can easily be found in your kitchen.
  1. Greek Yogurt. …
  2. Skyr. …
  3. Milk. …
  4. Cottage Cheese. …
  5. Tofu. …
  6. Peanut Butter. …
  7. Chia seeds or ground flaxseed.

Should you add protein to smoothies for weight loss?

Protein Needs

Adding protein to a smoothie is not just a good idea — it’s a great idea. The addition of a protein source makes the smoothie more satisfying, so it will keep you feeling fuller longer. If you tend to sip on a smoothie after exercise, protein is essential for proper muscle recovery.

How do you make a thick protein smoothie?

6 easy ways to make a thick protein shake.
  1. Use less liquid. The less liquid you use, the thicker your protein shake will be.
  2. Use milk. If you prefer thick protein shakes, use milk instead of water. …
  3. Add ice. …
  4. Add avocado or banana. …
  5. Add nut butter. …
  6. Add chia seeds. …
  7. DO NOT ADD GUMS.
About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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