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Protein Smoothie Recipes for Muscle Growth (Pt.2)

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Is your schedule incredibly hectic? Do you rarely have time to sit down and eat during work? Or maybe you just want a cold refreshing treat that won’t go straight to the hips. In either case, today I’ll be giving you some tasty, simple, quick, high protein smoothie options. All you have to do is throw the ingredients in the blender and blend.

 
 

Before we get into the smoothie recipes, consider trying plain protein shakes. Protein shakes have come a long way and many of them are actually delicious without needing to add any extra ingredients.

If you need the ultimate protein for maximum time efficiency (and taste), try a bottle of Premier protein.

If you’re willing to spend an extra 45 seconds to mix your own protein to save a few bucks, try Optimum Nutrition Protein. (FACT: Banana Creme is the best.)

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If you need an all-purpose blender that also makes individual serving smoothies, we use (and love) the Ninja Professional Countertop Blender, which comes with two 16 ounce cups for smoothies.

If you want a smoothie blender, you can get the Nutri Ninja, which comes with an 18 ounce cup and a 24 ounce cup, with the option to purchase 32 ounce cups separately.

Now on to the recipes!

Mixed Berry Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300

  • Fat: 6.5 grams

  • Carbs: 31 grams

  • Protein: 33 grams

  • Fiber: 7 grams

  • Sodium: 245 mg

This is my personal favorite. I have 1.5 servings of this smoothie almost every night.

Calorie Saving Option

You can substitute the 2% milk with unsweetened almond milk to save 100 Calories but you will also lose 7 grams of protein.

How to add these recipes to MyFitnessPal

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420

  • Fat: 20 grams

  • Carbs: 30 grams

  • Protein: 35 grams

  • Fiber: 3.4 grams

  • Sodium: 288 mg

Calorie Saving Options

You can substitute the Jif Natural Creamy Peanut Butter with PB2 Original Powdered Peanut Butter to save 130 Calories and 14.5 grams of fat.

You can substitute the the 2% milk with unsweetened almond milk to save another 100 Calories but again, you will also lose 7 grams of protein.

Chocolate Strawberry Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250

  • Fat: 4.8 grams

  • Carbs: 24 grams

  • Protein: 31 grams

  • Fiber: 5 grams

  • Sodium: 217 mg

Calorie Saving Option

You can substitute the 2% milk with unsweetened almond milk to save 100 Calories but again, you will also lose 7 grams of protein.

If you want even more protein in your smoothie, feel free to add another scoop! (Just remember to double the other ingredients as well if you want to keep the same taste and consistency.)

If you give one of these a try or create your own recipe based on what you read here, post a picture and tag me on Facebook or Instagram! If you want even more high protein ideas, check out Protein Smoothie Recipes for Muscle Growth Pt 1.

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