My 5 Favorite Protein Smoothies

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I’m a serious smoothie lover.  I love smoothies for breakfast, after my workout, on a hot afternoon, or even for dessert to satisfy my sweet tooth.  I love mixing and matching flavors and coming up with new protein smoothies.   Today I’m sharing with you my 5 favorite protein smoothies!Smoothies are a great option for getting lots of nutrients in quickly.  One scoop of protein powder has about 25 grams of protein, that means that each of these smoothies packs a serious protein punch!  I keep these protein smoothies pretty simple, but you can always add extra leafy greens, oatmeal, chia seeds, nuts, veggies, you name it.

If you are trying to lose weight and build muscle, protein smoothies are must immediately following your workout.  Any of these protein smoothie recipes are a good option.  Also keep in mind that extra sugar is most beneficial after a workout as well.  Does that mean load up on the sugar?  No, but I wouldn’t stress about all the sugar in your fruit and yogurt.

I use almond milk in almost all my smoothies. Silk Almond Milk is my favorite non-dairy milk, and it has 50% more calcium than dairy milk, and absolutely no cholesterol and no saturated fat!  Using unsweetened almond milk is a great way to make your smoothies creamy without many extra calories.  I usually by mine at Walmart in the dairy section next to the regular milk.  I included both the almond milk and the silk dairy free yogurt in the raspberry lemonade smoothie and I was very impressed with the flavor!  Did I mention this smoothie packs more than 30 grams of protein in 1 serving!?

Raspberry Lemonade Protein Smoothie Recipe:

Throw all ingredients in your blender and blend! It doesn’t get much easier than that!

You are going to love this smoothie!

Raspberry Lemonade Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond milk 
• 1 container vanilla silk yogurt
• 1 cup rasberries
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• handful of ice

Instructions

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend!

Green Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almond milk 
• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 cup fruit of choice (peaches, mango, strawberries)
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 small avocado
• big handful of spinach
• handful of ice

Instructions

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend!

Orange Julius Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup almond milk 
• 1/2 cup water
• handful of ice

Instructions

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend!

Peanut Butter Madness Protein Drink

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
• 1 cup almond milk
• handful of ice
• scoop of peanut butter for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend! Top with a big scoop of peanut butter or extra powdered peanut butter! Mmmm….

Chocolate Frosty Protein Shake

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon guar gum
• 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1 cup almond milk 
• handful of ice

Instructions

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend!
   

I hope you enjoy My 5 Favorite Protein Smoothies!  You can find more delicious recipes at NurturingandNutritious.com.  I’d love to hear what your favorite recipe is below!

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