Are you tired of drinking protein shakes while working out? Why not transform this drink into delicious and unique smoothies? Today, let’s join TasteVN in cooking 10 amazing protein smoothies.
1. Key lime pie protein smoothie
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Key lime pie protein smoothie Serves 1
Vanilla protein powder 1 scoop Unsweetened almond milk 180 ml (unsweetened fresh milk) Lime juice 60 ml Grated lime zest 2 teaspoons Salt 2 grams Whole grain cookie crumbs 10 grams Mint leaves 1 sprig (for decoration)
Tools: Blender
How to make Key lime pie protein smoothie
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Blend the ingredients together
Add all the ingredients into the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour the mixture into a glass and garnish with whole grain cookie crumbs and a few mint leaves.
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Final Product
The key lime pie protein smoothie contains 23.5 grams of protein, 168.8 kcal, and a lot of vitamin C to help you always feel healthy and vibrant, making this drink very suitable for use in the morning.
This drink gives the sensation of enjoying a dessert with a slight tangy flavor, making it very easy to drink and helping you not get tired of consuming protein milk every day during your gym training, a perfect choice.
2. Orange dream protein smoothie
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Orange dream protein smoothie Serves 1
Vanilla protein powder 1 tablespoon Unsweetened almond milk 180 ml (unsweetened fresh milk) Orange juice 100 ml Grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Required tools: Blender
How to make Orange dream protein smoothie
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Blend the ingredients together
Add all the ingredients to the blender and blend until everything is well mixed and smooth.
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Finished product
The drink contains 24.1 grams of protein, 218.3 kcal, and is rich in vitamin C, providing energy for a long day of work as well as exercise, making it suitable for breakfast. The orange flavor combined with the creamy milk will create an excellent workout drink that also helps boost immunity.
3. Banana oatmeal protein smoothie
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Banana oatmeal protein smoothie Serves 1
Vanilla protein powder 1 tablespoon Unsweetened almond milk 240 ml (unsweetened fresh milk) Banana 1 fruit (frozen) Oats 21 grams Cinnamon powder 1/2 teaspoon
Equipment needed: Blender
How to make Banana oatmeal protein smoothie
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Blend the ingredients together
Put all the ingredients into the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth.
Pour into a glass and sprinkle a little cinnamon on top.
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Final product
The drink contains 30 grams of protein. Additionally, bananas are rich in potassium, which helps maintain blood sugar levels and prevents cramps, while oats help control blood sugar, improve digestion, and reduce cholesterol, making this an incredibly wonderful combination. The drink is not only good for the cardiovascular system, but it also aids in weight loss and provides a lot of protein for the body.
4. Peaches and green protein smoothie
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Peaches and green protein smoothie Serves 1
Vanilla protein powder 1 scoop Unsweetened almond milk 120 ml (unsweetened fresh milk) Peach 1 fruit (frozen) Banana 1 fruit (frozen) Spinach 200 grams Chia seeds 1 teaspoon Honey 5 ml
Equipment needed: Blender
How to prepare Peaches and green protein smoothie
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Blend the ingredients together
Add the ingredients such as peach, banana, spinach, milk, and honey into the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth. Then add the protein powder and chia seeds and blend until the mixture is well combined.
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Final product
The green peach protein smoothie is a combination of nutritious ingredients like banana, peach, and spinach that provides 30.6 grams of protein and 344 kcal, giving you an endless source of energy to keep you active all day long.
5. Mango protein smoothie (Mango protein Smoothie)
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Mango protein smoothie (Mango protein Smoothie) Serves 1
Vanilla protein powder 1 scoop Unsweetened almond milk 120 ml (unsweetened fresh milk) Mango 1 piece (frozen) Greek yogurt 125 grams Vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon Honey 5 ml
Equipment needed: Blender
How to make Mango protein smoothie (Mango protein Smoothie)
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Blend the ingredients together
Add all the ingredients to the blender and blend until the mixture is well combined.
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Final Product
The drink contains 28 grams of protein and 333 kcal, combining mango – a fruit that is incredibly beneficial for health, helping to beautify skin, control cholesterol, lose weight,… along with low-fat Greek yogurt rich in protein. This drink provides abundant energy for a long day without the fear of gaining weight.
6. Peanut butter and jelly protein smoothie
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Peanut butter and jelly protein smoothie For 1 person
Vanilla protein powder 1 scoop Unsweetened almond milk 120 ml (unsweetened fresh milk) Banana 1 piece (frozen) Greek yogurt 125 grams Peanut butter 3 tablespoons Jelly 1 tablespoon (flavor optional)
Required tools: Blender
How to make Peanut butter and jelly protein smoothie
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Blend the ingredients together
Add all the ingredients to the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth.
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Final Product
This incredibly strange and novel combination will give you a drink containing 29 grams of protein and 250 kcal, which is very good for your health. Peanut butter contains many healthy fats and is a very good source of protein. Fruit jam provides the body with a lot of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese, which are good for the bones.
You can use fresh fruits for decoration and serve alongside.
7. Mocha coffee protein smoothie
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Mocha coffee protein smoothie Serves 1
Chocolate-flavored protein powder 1 tablespoon Unsweetened almond milk 200 ml (unsweetened fresh milk) Prepared coffee 120 ml (brewed/drip/instant) Unsweetened chocolate syrup 1 tablespoon
Equipment needed: Blender
How to make Mocha coffee protein smoothie
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Blend the ingredients together
Add all the ingredients to the blender and blend until the ingredients are mixed together.
Pour into a glass and you can decorate the glass with a layer of topping cream and chocolate chips.
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Final Product
A coffee-flavored drink is a perfect choice for enthusiasts of this caffeinated beverage. A sufficient amount of this drink will provide 12 grams of protein and 208 kcal, helping you stay alert, increase endurance, and reduce fatigue, making it very suitable for gym-goers.
8. Frosty Protein Smoothie (Low Carb Frosty Protein Smoothie)
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Preparation
8 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Frosty Protein Smoothie (Low Carb Frosty Protein Smoothie) Serves 1
Chocolate-flavored protein powder 1 scoop Unsweetened almond milk 180 ml (unsweetened fresh milk) Prepared espresso coffee 120 ml (brewed/drip/instant) Heavy cream 60 grams Cocoa powder 1 tablespoon Sugar substitute 1/8 teaspoon
Tools needed: Blender
How to make Frosty Protein Smoothie (Low Carb Frosty Protein Smoothie)
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Blend the ingredients together
Dissolve 1 scoop of espresso coffee powder in 2 tablespoons of hot water. Stir well until the coffee powder is completely dissolved.
Add the coffee and all the ingredients into the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth.
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Final Product
This is a low-calorie, low-fat smoothie that is good for health and has a wonderful flavor. Being a low-calorie drink with 10 grams of protein and 171 kcal, it is extremely suitable for those who are losing weight and following a low carb diet (restricting carbohydrates).
9. Grape berry protein smoothie
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grape berry protein smoothie Serves 1
Vanilla protein powder 1 tablespoon Unsweetened almond milk 180 ml (unsweetened fresh milk) Seedless grapes 150 grams (frozen) Blueberries 120 grams Flaxseed oil 1 teaspoon
Equipment needed: Blender
How to make Grape berry protein smoothie
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Blend the ingredients together
Add all the ingredients into the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth.
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Finished Product
The grape and blueberry smoothie provides 25 grams of protein and 205 kcal along with many beneficial vitamins for the body such as vitamin C, vitamin E, along with potassium and manganese that are good for bones. Additionally, this drink also contains 13 grams of fiber that is good for the digestive system.
Flaxseed oil is an interesting ingredient in this recipe because it is extremely beneficial for the body such as being good for cardiovascular health, cholesterol reduction, digestive health, improving skin health,…
Therefore, this is definitely a drink for those who are exercising at the gym and love beauty.
10. Pumpkin pie protein smoothie
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pumpkin pie protein smoothie Serves 1
Vanilla protein powder 2 tablespoons Unsweetened almond milk 180 ml (unsweetened fresh milk) Canned pumpkin 150 grams (or fresh pumpkin) Foam syrup 1 teaspoon (maple syrup or honey) Vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon
Required tools: Blender
Note: You can use fresh pumpkin instead of canned pumpkin. Just add fresh pumpkin and a little water, then cook until the pumpkin is soft to use.
How to make Pumpkin pie protein smoothie
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Blend the ingredients together
Add all the ingredients into a blender and blend until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
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Final product
The combination of pumpkin and protein powder provides a lot of fiber that is good for digestion and antioxidants. Additionally, the drink offers many nutrients that enhance the immune system, such as iron, vitamin E, and A. The drink provides 19 grams of protein and 355 kcal.
This is a fresh combination that creates various flavors and options for you.
Information about protein powder (whey protein):
Protein powder (whey protein):
- Is a dietary supplement, essentially a protein sourced from cow’s milk (makes up about 20% of milk).
- Protein powder serves to add more protein to the diet for those who exercise, providing the body with sufficient protein and nutrition for recovery and muscle development.
- Protein powder is quickly absorbed and easily digested when used, providing many essential amino acids for muscle development, making it suitable for those who are bodybuilding and supporting weight loss diets.
Protein powder: There are 2 types:
- Whey protein Concentrate: Contains about 70 – 80% protein, with a small portion being carbohydrates (Lactose) and fat.
- Whey protein Isolate: Contains about 90% protein, with very little carbohydrates (Lactose) and fat remaining. This is a good option if you want to avoid consuming too much Lactose.
Some notes when making and using protein smoothies:
- The types of fruits used in the protein smoothie recipe should be frozen beforehand, the purpose of this is to make the smoothie smoother, giving the drink a cold and naturally sweet flavor without needing to add ice and sugar.
- Adding ingredients like fruits, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, protein milk powder,… will help you use this drink as a meal replacement during weight loss.
- Protein smoothies can be consumed at any time of the day, but when using them in the evening, you should consider choosing ingredients low in sugar and not adding protein to avoid weight gain.
- Nut milk is always an ideal choice for weight loss and nutrition when working out at the gym, so using unsweetened almond milk in the recipe will help you reduce the calorie and sugar content in the drink.
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Modifying protein drinks will give you more options when using this beverage during workouts and weight loss. Wishing you success with the recipe from TasteVN.
*Refer to images and recipes from hellobacsi.com.
