6 Delicious High Protein Smoothie Recipes
Transform your protein powder into a tasty treat with these 6 home-made, high protein smoothie recipes. Lose weight, promote muscle growth, boost your immune system or simply increase your overall health, no matter what your goal is we have the perfect protein smoothie for you!
Are Protein Smoothies good for you?
Drinking protein smoothies regularly ensures your body is getting the required amount of protein it needs to stay strong and healthy. Getting enough protein daily results in well-maintained muscles, healthy metabolism improves the immune system and reduces your appetite which helps with weight management.
Including the other ingredients often found in protein smoothies such as fruit and vegetables, also helps ensure your body is getting a healthy dose of the vitamins and minerals it needs to stay healthy. Overall protein smoothies are an excellent way to satisfy your body’s nutritional requirements and to stay in good health.
How to make Flavourful Protein Smoothies:
Blend together the following ingredients to make the perfect protein smoothies:
Pre-Workout Blend
A quick and easy pre-work protein shake:
- ½ banana
- 1 scoop Vantage vanilla pea protein
- 200ml of almond/oat/kefir/full-cream milk
Vantage Banana Vanilla Smoothie
A simple recipe perfect for fat loss with an approximate calorie amount of 300:
- ½ cup of ice cubes
- 1 medium banana
- 1 scoop Vantage vanilla pea protein
- 200ml of almond/oat/kefir/full-cream milk
Peanut Butter Blast
For a flavoursome high protein smoothie try this:
- 1½ tbsp cacao
- 1 medium banana
- ½ cup of ice cubes
- ½ cup of Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop Vantage vanilla protein
- 1 large tbsp no salt no sugar Peanut Butter
Vantage Banana Vanilla Smoothie
Increase muscle growth with this 600 calorie protein smoothie:
- 1 medium banana
- ½ cup of ice cubes
- ½ cup of Greek yogurt
- 2 scoop Vantage vanilla pea protein
- 200ml of almond/oat/kefir/full cream milk
Something Green
Get your daily dose of green veggies with this healthy smoothie:
- ½ banana
- ½ Avocado
- 1cup baby spinach
- A handful of chopped celery
- A few mint leaves to taste
- 1 scoop Vantage vanilla protein powder
- 200ml of cold water and a few blocks of ice
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Boost your immune system with this enticing protein smoothie:
- ½ cup of ice cubes
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- Some mushed up pumpkin (100g)
- 1 scoop Vantage vanilla protein powder
- 200ml coconut/almond/ oat/full cream milk
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PROTEIN IS IMPORTANT FOR FITNESS!
There are two key parts to fitness and they are exercising and diet! Exercising needs to occur in order for muscles to maintain their function but they also require the correct nutrients needed to sustain them. That is where protein comes in! Protein is needed for building, repairing and maintaining muscles. Without it, all your hard work will not pay off, especially for those with a weak appetite like children or the elderly. Protein powder shakes are a great way to get your daily required amount of protein while in a delicious form. No protein powder is not only for bodybuilders! It is for everyone wishing to maintain their bodies and live a long, comfortable life.
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