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.
I love protein powder, I always have some somewhere in the house. It’s a great way to make sure that my family and I are getting the vitamins and nutrients we need. You can do more than just mix them with milk or water. I like making snacks to keep in the fridge or freezer that are really filling and tasty. Try out these quick and easy Protein Balls, these delicious Protein Pancakes, and these Protein Bars.
Protein Smoothies
We’ve all been burned out on breakfast repeats before. No one wants the same old thing for breakfast again and again! As much as I love overnight oats and homemade granola, if I eat them over and over again, my body starts to want something else. Enter protein smoothies! They are the perfect solution for a quick and easy breakfast that is full of nutrients and the taste never gets old.
After your body has been asleep for (hopefully) 8 hours, it wants to break it’s long fast in the best way possible. A smoothie is easy to digest, full of nutrients that the body needs to start the day, and also tasted delicious. If you are looking for a quick and flavorful breakfast than this protein smoothie is the way to go! It takes 10 minutes to whip up, and can be the perfect way to fill you up without dirtying a lot of dishes with other breakfast recipes.
Protein Smoothie Ingredients
A protein smoothie is a perfect breakfast or a filling snack. There is something so satisfying about a protein shake in the morning, and this smoothie takes a regular shake and upgrades it. It’s better for you, and it tastes better too. I like to use a whey protein powder, but if you have an allergy or aversion there are plenty of really great plant based protein powders to choose from. You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.
- Almond Milk or Milk: Any milk will work for this smoothie. Sometimes I add coconut milk or cashew milk, all of them are delicious.
- Protein Powder: Use your favorite brand! There are so many brands out there, I’m sure you’ll be able to find one that works for your family. I prefer to use chocolate flavor, but vanilla goes with everything.
- Banana: Frozen bananas are really the key to a perfect smoothie! They blend up so smooth and make the perfect texture smoothie.
- Blueberries: Buy a big bag of frozen blueberries to keep on hand for your next smoothie. They are full of vitamins and taste amazing.
- Spinach: Spinach is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and Iron. It also has a really mild flavor so you won’t even taste it, and you get all the benefits of eating spinach.
- Almond or Peanut Butter: Nut butters are not only delicious, but they have lots of proteins and fats that will make this smoothie filling and tasty. Cashew butter is another great choice. If you don’t want to add a nut butter, greek yogurt is also another high protein choice.
- Ice: I find that if I add frozen fruit, I don’t usually need ice.
Protein Smoothie Recipe
The only thing you need to know about mixing up this high protein smoothie is add the liquid first. Whether you choose non-dairy milk or to use a fruit juice like orange juice instead, add your liquid first. This will keep the protein powder from sticking to the side and clumping together. You can add granola on top to make it more like an acai bowl. It tastes absolutely amazing!
- Add Milk: Add the almond milk to a high-powered blender.
- Add Other Ingredients: Add the protein powder, banana, blueberries, spinach, and then almond butter.
- Blend: 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!
Tips for Making Protein Smoothies
Protein smoothies come in all flavors and varieties. You can literally make this smoothie however you want! Here are some of my favorite variations and ways to make this protein smoothie even better for you.
- Frozen Fruit: Frozen Banana is a MUST! It creates the best creamy texture in smoothies. I freeze a bunch of overripe bananas in the freezer so they are ready to use.
- Alternative Ingredients: Switch up the berries. Use strawberries, raspberries, mangoes, or mixed berries. You can add more protein by adding things like oats, flaxseeds, chia seeds, or hemp hearts.
- Sweeteners: Make it sweeter by adding honey or agave if you prefer. Maple syrup is also a great choice and so delicious.
Storing Leftovers
Everyone knows that a protein smoothie is best eaten fresh! Even after a few hours in the fridge, they start to separate and melt and never taste quite the same. This recipe makes enough for one serving, and I recommend eating it all right away.
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Protein Smoothie
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
Instructions
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Add the almond milk to a high-powered blender.
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Add the protein powder, banana, blueberries, spinach, and almond butter.
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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!
