Isn’t it true that protein smoothies are the best? They’re simple, nutritious, fast, and delicious. That’s a lot of nice stuff right there. So we thought we’d share some of our new favourite high protein fruit smoothie recipes that we’ve been enjoying today. Because one thing is certain with smoothies: the taste combinations and options are virtually limitless.
Protein Smoothies for Post-Workout Recovery
After a strenuous workout, the ingredients in this cherry-vanilla smoothie might help you feel your best. Athletes have been proven to benefit from cherry juice for post-exercise pain relief, while pomegranate juice can aid expedite muscle repair.
Blend-
- 1/4 cup pitted tart cherries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
- 1 small peeled and boiled beet (or raw beet, scrubbed and chopped)
Protein Power Smoothie
Blend together this delicious smoothie to provide your body with plenty of protein.
Blend-
- 1/2 bananas, ripe
- a quarter cup fat-free milk
- 1/2 cup thawed frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries, frozen
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
Protein smoothies with Apples and Whole Grains
This shake tastes like apple pie in a glass, but a slice of Grandma’s legendary dish doesn’t have 58 grammes of protein. Most blenders are capable of crushing an apple. To get more phytonutrients, keep the apple peel on.
Blend-
- 1/2 cup of water, milk, or yoghurt
- 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
- 1 apple (cored and split into wedges)
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons almonds
- 1/4 cup uncooked oats
- Cinnamon, according to taste
Shake with Vanilla Pumpkin Pie
Are you sick of the same old fruit smoothies? Try one with a pumpkin pie flavour. The pumpkin is high in Vitamin A, which is beneficial to your eyes, skin, and immune system.
- 1/2 cup of water, milk, or yoghurt
- 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
- 3/4 cup pureed pumpkin
- 1 tablespoon walnuts
- 1 tablespoon ground flax
- 1/2 cup uncooked oats
- To taste, cinnamon and vanilla essence
Superfood Protein Smoothies
Nutrients included in brightly coloured fruits and vegetables, such as beets and cherries, can improve athletic performance and aid in muscle repair.
- 1 frozen cup of cherries
- ¼ cup water
- 1/2 cup raw beets, chopped
- 1/2 frozen strawberries
- 1/2 frozen blueberries
- 1/2 banana
- 1 scoop of chocolate whey protein
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
