Although dumping a serve of your favourite whey or plant-based protein powder into the water can be a quick way to get your quick post-workout fix, why not get creative and make a protein smoothie?
Not only are they flavour-packed, but they also add another level of nutritional density, getting you more bang for your buck out of daily protein concoction.
Struggling to think of protein smoothie ideas? Don’t stress, here are 3 of our favourite recipes below!
Coffee Fix Protein Smoothie
Lover of coffee? This recipe is a good choice for those post-workout mornings. This breakfast smoothie has all the flavours and punches from coffee, with a vanilla-esque note to it.
Ingredients:
- 1 shot cold ground coffee
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 serve (30g) of your favourite whey or plant-based protein powder.
Mix all ingredients into a blender, add ice to taste, and enjoy.
June Bug Protein Smoothie
This protein smoothie combines a blend of tropical fruits and is suited to anyone with a sweet tooth. Packed full of natural sugars and clean-burning fuel pre or post-workout.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of coconut milk.
- 1 cup chopped rockmelon.
- ½ cup chopped pineapple.
- 1 chopped banana.
- 1 serve (30g) of your favourite whey or plant-based protein powder.
Mix all ingredients into a blender, add ice to taste, and enjoy.
Pina And Berry Colada Protein Smoothie
Combining similar flavours to the classic Piña colada, this protein smoothie recipe will have you daydreaming about your next vacation. Containing a high level of polyphenols from the berries, this recipe is also antioxidant rich and nutritionally dense.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of coconut milk.
- 1 chopped banana.
- 1 cup chopped pineapple.
- 1 cup mixed berries (blueberries and strawberries).
- 1 serve (30g) of your favourite whey or plant-based protein powder.
Mix all ingredients into a blender, add ice to taste, and enjoy.
The Takeaway
If you enjoy these recipes, try mixing it up and making your own, you could even add in your favourite Organic Greens Powder, Joint Support Powder, or perhaps adding in some extra Superfoods.
Also, check out our Protein Smoothie Archives for more recipe ideas.
Already know a good recipe? leave it in the comments below!