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Protein Smoothie Recipe

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 Time2 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: beverage, Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 Servings
Author: Laura
Cost: $4

Equipment

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 Tablespoon almond butter (4 g protein)
  • 1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (24 g protein)
  • Optional: 1 Tablespoon honey
  • Optional: 1 cup frozen spinach

Instructions

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

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Notes

Ingredient Substitutions
  • Milk. Any milk variety works well. 2%, almond milk, coconut milk, etc. Whole milk is what we use, and it has a higher protein content than non-dairy milks. 
  • Greek yogurt. I suggest a full-fat yogurt such as a plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, or a plain or vanilla Icelandic yogurt.
  • Frozen mixed berries. I suggest using frozen berries for a thick, creamy, cold smoothie. However, you can substitute your favorite fruit: strawberries, blueberries, cherries, etc.
  • Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana sweetens smoothies and imparts a creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don't need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
  • Vanilla protein powder. Use a high-quality protein powder like this one.
  • Almond butter. cashew butter, peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, etc. are all great substitutes.
  • Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.
Optional Add-ins
If you'd like to add some nutrition boosters to this protein smoothie, here are some suggestions that you can add before blending:
  • Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or power greens, won't effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, but it'll taste great and have a bonus serving of veggies!
  • Collagen. For even more protein without changing the flavor, add a scoop of collagen.
  • Chia seeds.  a nutritional powerhouse that can be added to this tropical smoothie. I recommend adding 1-2 TBS and drinking the smoothie immediately. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5recipe | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 349mg | Iron: 1mg