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Protein smoothies

kayla_who
kayla_who Posts: 540 Member
edited November 2024 in Recipes
I'm looking for recipes for yummy protein smoothies. The gym I go to makes the best strawberry banana smoothie with vanilla protein powder, but I can't find the ingredients they use (other than the protein) and nothing I've tried so far tastes as good as theirs. What do you all mix with your protein powder?

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  • kickivale
    kickivale Posts: 260 Member
    In for ideas.

    The only way I take my vanilla protein powder is in an iced morning cappachino.
  • HikerRR50
    HikerRR50 Posts: 144 Member
    1 cup fage greek yogurt
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1 frozen banana (peel it before you freeze it)I also alternate this fruit with pineapple and or mango
    1 cup Frozen blueberries
    1 handful frozen spinach(optional)

    = yum and great postworkout shake
  • KDar1988
    KDar1988 Posts: 648 Member
    1 cup fage greek yogurt
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1 frozen banana (peel it before you freeze it)I also alternate this fruit with pineapple and or mango
    1 cup Frozen blueberries
    1 handful frozen spinach(optional)

    = yum and great postworkout shake

    This is exactly what I make and it's very good!!
  • missabeez
    missabeez Posts: 280 Member
    I generally do this:

    1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
    1 serving cottage cheese OR plain Greek yogurt
    40-50 calories of frozen berries OR banana OR fresh fruit (like this week was pineapple) or a combo of all
    1 serving peanut butter OR flax seeds
    Spinach
    Ice cubes if needed

    All blended and in my belly.
  • Live2beFit92
    Live2beFit92 Posts: 17
    1 1/2 cup milk
    1 scoop strawberry whey protein
    2 cups kale
    1 cup frozen raspberries
    1 cup frozen blueberries
    1 tbsp honey

    *It is pretty thick and is more like a shake than a smoothie. But is tastes amazing!! You would think you would taste the kale since theres 2 cups, but you don't.
  • csman49
    csman49 Posts: 1,100 Member
    i modify a little as i go dependant on what i have about or what cal's i need... but generally speaking

    300ml's milk (i use full fat)
    1 scoop protein (i use choc)
    2 scoops porridge oats
    1 whole banana
    1 handful frozen strawberries

    blend.
    Sometimes i'll put a couple of scoops of ice cream in, or a tsp of olive oil. If i had flax seed, i'd definitely put a tbsp of that in.
  • kayla_who
    kayla_who Posts: 540 Member
    Thanks for the ideas!
  • basowner
    basowner Posts: 32 Member
    Grabbed a few of these good ideas, thanks!

    Im out of milk and really would rather not use water, the greek yogurt sounds perfect.
  • must_deflate
    must_deflate Posts: 183 Member
    This works well for me, because it's low-carb and therefore keeps me from getting hungry for several hours. Sugar hates me.

    Here 'tis:
    1 scoop Spirutein unsweetened vanilla protein powder ( I LOVE this stuff!)
    1/2 cup plain unsweetened yogurt
    1/2 cup water
    4 ice cubes

    Vary the amount of water if you want it thinner or thicker.
    You can add some berries or a little bit of honey if you want some sweetness and don't mind the extra sugar. I think it's fine as-is, though.
  • Elle562018
    Elle562018 Posts: 89 Member
    Here's mine:

    1 scoop Designer Whey Protein
    100 grams fresh papaya
    50 grams banana
    1/2 cup Trader Joe's Organic Whole Milk
    I cup ice cubes

    It taste so good.
  • relton122857
    relton122857 Posts: 1
    4 or 5 frozen strawberries
    1/2 frozen or fresh banana
    1/4 cup frozen blueberries
    1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
    2 tablespoons fat free orange sherbet
    12 to 15 leaves spinach
    orange trop 50 (add amount to get desired consistency)
    I occasionally add some coconut oil

    Ninji to desired consistency and enjoy
    Approx 300 cal.
  • skeo
    skeo Posts: 471 Member
    Mine's pretty simple.
    1/2 frozen banana
    Vanilla Whey Protein
    1tbsp of natural PB
    Coco powder
    Almond Milk
    Flax Seed Oil

    Tastes like a peanut butter and banana sandwich!
  • dargytaylor
    dargytaylor Posts: 840 Member
    I have a base recipe that I use:
    1 Frozen Banana (peel and chop before freezing)
    1/2 Scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate, depending on mood)
    1/2 cup fat free plain greek yogurt
    1/2 cup almond light milk

    Then I just add whatever fruits I may have on hand at the time! yummmmmm this plus a hard boiled egg keep me full for at least 3 hours :)
  • jw_lefebvre
    jw_lefebvre Posts: 12 Member
    My go to is:
    -1 cup skim milk
    -1/4 cup liquid egg whites
    -1 scoop vanilla whey
    -1/4 cup plain 0% Greek yougurt
    1 cup frozen fruit mixture (any kind works I use tropical)

    Has about 375kcal and about 50g of protein
  • Geocitiesuser
    Geocitiesuser Posts: 1,429 Member
    If it's a texture thing you might want to try adding a bit of xanathan gum. I'm a little boring and just mix my whey with either water, almond milk, or I cook with it.
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