5 Healthy, Low-Calorie, High-Protein Smoothie Recipes
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Smoothies make a great breakfast or snack during these hot summer months! Here are five healthy, low-calorie, high-protein smoothie recipes that you can try. Each of these recipes is designed to be nutritious and energizing, perfect for starting your day on the right foot.
1. Berry Protein Blast
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- 1/2 banana
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Handful of spinach (optional)
Instructions:
1. Add the almond milk, frozen berries, banana, protein powder, chia seeds, and spinach (if using) to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
2. Green Power Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut water
- 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 cup kale or spinach
- 1/2 cucumber
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 green apple
Instructions:
1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
3. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions:
1. Add the almond milk, protein powder, peanut butter, banana, cocoa powder, and ice cubes (if using) to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
4. Tropical Protein Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions:
1. Add the coconut milk, pineapple, mango, protein powder, banana, and shredded coconut (if using) to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
5. Coffee Protein Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cold brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. Add the coffee, almond milk, protein powder, banana, chia seeds, and ice cubes to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
These smoothies are balanced with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to help keep you full and energized throughout the morning. Adjust the ingredients to fit your taste and nutritional needs!
