Over 20 high protein smoothie recipes (with and without protein powder) that make eating healthy fast and easy! From fruit smoothies, green smoothies, and breakfast smoothies – you’ll love the flavor and ease of these protein-packed recipes for a snack, post-workout meal, or breakfast.
I love a refreshing smoothie and have one nearly every day because it’s so quick to make and you can pack it with so much goodness – my current favorite is the berry breakfast protein smoothie!
Smoothies truly make healthy eating easy and fast, which is exactly what I’m after.
However, if not made right, smoothies can lead to a sugar crash, leaving you hungry not long after eating.
One easy way to make your smoothies more filling is to add protein, and there are so many ways you can do that!
To get you inspired, I’ve rounded up my favorite easy, healthy high-protein smoothie recipes using all different types of protein. Enjoy!
5 Ways to Add Protein to a Smoothie (With and Without Protein Powder)
The key to a filling and satisfying smoothie is adding a dose of protein, which doesn’t just mean adding protein powder.
Here are 5 of my favorite ways to easily add protein to your smoothies to fuel your busy life!
1. Greek Yogurt: a fantastic source of protein and adds a creamy texture to smoothies. You can use plain or flavored Greek yogurt based on your preference. Add around 1/2 to 1 cup of Greek yogurt to your smoothie to boost the protein content.
Protein Powder: a convenient option for adding a significant amount of protein to your smoothie. There are various types of protein powders, including whey, soy, pea, or hemp protein, so choose the type that best fits your dietary needs and preference.
Silken Tofu: an often overlooked vegetarian protein option for smoothies, it’s a smooth and soft variety of tofu that can be blended into smoothies and is a great dairy-free, plant-based way to increase protein content, as it has a mild flavor and adds a creamy texture. Use around 1/4 to 1/2 cup of silken tofu for an extra protein boost.
Nut Butter: Adding a spoonful of nut butter, such as almond butter or peanut butter, can contribute a bit of protein and healthy fats to your smoothie, plus a boost of flavor, too. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of nut butter and adjust according to your taste preferences.
Chia Seeds: a great plant-based source of protein, along with fiber, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of chia seeds to your smoothie to boost the protein and then blend. Note that blended chia seeds will thicken a smoothie significantly as it sits, so only add them if you plan to drink the smoothie right away.
High Protein Smoothie Recipes
Protein Fruit Smoothies
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Berry Protein Smoothie
This easy berry protein smoothie uses mixed frozen berries and multiple sources of protein for a filling, nourishing meal to carry you through the day. Includes simple ingredient swaps to make this nut-free!
Ingredients: frozen mixed berries, almond milk (or milk of choice), almond butter (or seed butter for nut-free), chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, and fresh lemon juice
Light, tangy, and refreshing this lemon smoothie is made with lemon, traditional or vegan yogurt and a bit of turmeric for a deliciously energizing way to start the day.
Ingredients: lemon juice, lemon zest, Greek yogurt (traditional or plant-based), maple syrup, turmeric powder, cauliflower rice, milk of choice, vanilla protein powder and vanilla extract.
This sweet and creamy strawberry banana peanut butter smoothie is easy to make with strawberries, bananas, and peanut butter for a bright and protein-packed way to start the day.
Ingredients: strawberries, banana, peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter), vanilla protein powder, almond milk (or other milk of choice) and ground flax seed.
This creamy, fruit pink smoothie is made with raspberries, pitaya or strawberries, and lemon juice, makes for an easy smoothie bowl or breakfast anytime.
Ingredients: raspberries, pitaya (or strawberries), cauliflower rice, banana, almonds, almond milk, protein powder, lemon juice and chia seeds.
With nutrient-dense spinach, zesty ginger and ripe pear, this refreshing and delicious green pear smoothie recipe is the perfect, easy way to start your day, and is ready in just 5 minutes!
Ingredients: pear, fresh ginger, baby spinach, lemon juice, milk of choice, vanilla protein powder and ice.
Switch up your breakfast smoothie routine with this nourishing option! This quick and easy walnut green smoothie is packed with spinach and relies on almond milk to create the perfect creamy texture without any yogurt. The best part? It's done in 5 minutes.
Ingredients: frozen banana, baby spinach, almond milk, rolled oats, walnuts, cinnamon, vanilla extract, ice and vanilla protein powder.
Sweet and creamy, this easy banana peach smoothie is the perfect use for fresh or frozen peaches, is packed with protein, and makes for a delicious snack or breakfast. Totally good-for-you ingredients but tastes like a fruity treat!
Ingredients: bananas, peach slices, Greek yogurt (traditional or plant-based), ground flax seeds, lemon juice, almond milk (or milk of choice), and maple syrup (optional).
Creamy and packed with flavor, this quick and easy blueberry peanut butter smoothie is full of nourishing ingredients and will give you the boost you need to power through the day. Perfect for breakfast or a snack anytime!
Ingredients: blueberries, banana, peanut butter, plant-based milk, lemon juice, chia seeds, maple syrup (optional) and vanilla protein powder (optional).
This super-fast easy Blackberry Smoothie is packed with sweet, juicy blackberries and is full of good-for-you ingredients, making it perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Plus it’s ready in just five minutes!
Ingredients: banana, strawberries, blackberries, yogurt, chia seeds, milk of choice.
This simple green smoothie is easy to make with spinach, almond butter, and cacao for a creamy, chocolatey way to start the day. Plus it's ready in just five minutes!
Ingredients: cacao powder, almond milk (or milk of choice), almond butter (or seed butter), chocolate protein powder, baby spinach, frozen riced cauliflower, and chia seeds.
This easy, creamy sweet potato smoothie tastes just like pie but is made without any added sugar and is packed with protein and good-for-you ingredients. Plus it's ready in just five minutes!
Ingredients: frozen sweet potato, frozen rice cauliflower, pumpkin pie spice, ground flaxseed, almond butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut-free), almond milk (or milk of choice), vanilla protein powder
Chocolate for breakfast, anyone? This healthy easy Nutella smoothie tastes oh-so decadent, yet is made with whole ingredients like hazelnuts, cacao, and banana for a delicious treat that’s nourishing enough to have for breakfast.
Ingredients: cacao powder (or cocoa powder), frozen banana, toasted hazelnuts, ground flaxseed, unsweetened milk of choice, vanilla extract, maple syrup (optional), chocolate protein powder (optional), and ice (optional).
Rich and creamy, this easy oat milk smoothie combines banana, peanut butter and oat milk for a filling way to start your day. A naturally sweet protein shake, it's perfect for breakfast and ready in just five minutes!
Ingredients: oat milk, banana, peanut butter (or almond butter), ground flax seed, protein powder (optional) and ice (optional).
Mango Protein Smoothie + High Protein Smoothie Recipes
Servings: 2servings
Cook: 5 minutesmins
Total: 5 minutesmins
This healthy, easy mango pineapple smoothie is full of tropical flavors and nutrients from juicy mango and sweet pineapple and packed with protein. Plus 20+ more high protein smoothie recipes.
