December 28, 2017
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8 Tasty Protein Smoothies & Shakes
8 Tasty Protein Smoothies & Shakes
Protein Smoothies & Delicious Smoothie Recipe Guides
Written by: Femi Doyle-Marshall
I have searched for years for ways to create a list that can simplify some of the most delicious protein smoothies that come to mind.
See, when it comes to nutrition, it is often not having access to information that can create a road block. Having access to too much information can also create a greater challenge if the information isn’t specific to your needs.
Vague general ideas for food can lead you lost.
I’ve seen it happen.
My objective in this powerful post is to give you recipes of 8 Tasty Protein Smoothies to help you get better health and fitness results. It doesn’t take much to see a difference when it comes to tweaking your nutrition. You even have the ability to do it with tasting awesome smoothies.
Be well, eat well and stay healthy.
Oh, be sure to learn how to make a smoothie with this past post on New Persona.
Right now, enjoy this tasty toast to smoothies in my 8 Tasty Protein Smoothies.
High Protein Chocolate Smoothie
Photo courtesy sugarfreemom.com
1 Serving
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1/4 cup almond milk, unsweetened
1/2 cup cottage cheese, 2%
2 tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 scoop whey protein powder, unsweetened
2 droppers full liquid chocolate stevia or 1/4 teaspoon plain powder or 1 packet
1 cup crushed ice
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Nutrition Facts
Calories: 284
Protein: 42.9g
Fat: 7.3g
Carbohydrate: 16.3g
Vanilla Bean Protein Frappuccino
Photo courtesy dashingdish.com
2 Servings
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1/2 cup Cottage cheese
2 scoops Protein powder
1 Vanilla bean
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
2-4 tbs Sweetener of choice (to taste)
2 cups Ice (or to desired consistency)
1 cup Unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
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Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 160
Protein: 25g
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrate: 9g
Chocolate Mocha Protein Shake
Photo courtesy kimscravings.com
1 Serving
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1 scoop chocolate protein powder
½ cup chilled coffee
½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (any milk will work)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 packet stevia sweetener (optional)
1 cup ice
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Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 148
Protein: 17g
Fat: 1.4g
Carbohydrate: 17.9g
Green Protein Smoothie
Photo courtesy asweetpeachef.com
1 Serving
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1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 banana frozen
1 tbsp peanut butter
1½ cups fresh baby spinach lightly packed
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Ice as needed
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Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 359
Protein: 37.5g
Fat: 11.4g
Carbohydrate: 33.7g
Mango Berry Protein Smoothie
Photo courtesy garlicandzest.com
2 Servings
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1 cup mango fresh chopped
1 cup mixed berries fresh or frozen, I used frozen blueberries, raspberries & blackberries from Costco
1/4 cup whey protein powder
3/4 cup almond milk
1 1/2 cups ice cubes
blueberries for garnish, optional
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Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 155
Protein: 7g
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrate: 24g
Banana Protein Shake
Photo courtesy asweetpeachef.com
1 Serving
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1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup plain full fat Greek yogurt
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 frozen banana
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
ice as needed
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Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 484
Protein: 38.2g
Fat: 10.7g
Carbohydrate: 32.6g
Oatmeal Cookie Protein Shake
Photo courtesy dashingdish.com
1 Serving
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1/2 cup Fat free cottage cheese 1
1 scoop Protein powder (chocolate or vanilla) 2
1-3 pkts Stevia (or 1/4-1 tbs sweetener of choice)
5-10 Ice cubes (Depending on how thick you like it, use less for a thinner consistency)
1/2-1 cup Water (Alter this according to desired consistency)
2 tbs Old fashioned oats
1 tbs Cocoa powder (or 1 tbs chocolate chips)
1/8 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Vanilla or almond extract
Optional Topping: Tru Whip, chocolate chips, cinnamon
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Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 230
Protein: 35g
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrate: 21g
Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie
Photo courtesy nutritionistinthekitch.com
1 Serving
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1 scoop natural vanilla protein powder, vegan or grass-fed whey
½ banana, frozen
½ cup frozen pineapple
½ cup frozen peach slices
¼ cup pumpkin puree
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
2-3 ice cubes
Optional Toppings:
2 tablespoons coconut vanilla yogurt or coconut whipped cream
dash of cinnamon
1 teaspoon crumbled gluten-free graham crackers
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Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 240
Protein: 28g
Fat: 2g
Carbohydrate: 35g
And that’s it for protein smoothies today. Be sure to contact us if you have any questions. We are here to help make what you need happen! Feel free to reach out if you have any concerns at all.
