Protein Smoothies

Looking for a smoothie jam-packed with protein perhaps to supply your body with fuel after a workout? The protein smoothie recipes below will meet your protein needs with a number of different recipes and protein rich ingredients.

Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie Recipe

Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie Recipe This is one of my favorite post workout smoothies. I never feel like spending too long in the kitchen after an exhausting workout, which is why I usually choose to whip up a smoothie in 5 minutes or less. I also like to make a smoothie before heading off to the gym and drink half before and after.

Chocolate and peanut butter are a dynamic duo. You can use peanut butter instead of almond, but your smoothie won’t be quite as healthy. This is one of those smoothies that’s so decadent I have to remind myself that it’s actually very healthy.

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Banana Hemp Smoothie Recipe

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I know what some of you may be thinking. No, this smoothie won’t get you buzzed.

This is the first smoothie recipe I’ve posted containing hemp; so let’s take a look at why hemp is a great addition to your smoothies.

Hemp Health Benefits

A complete protein, rich in essential fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3, and a variety of vitamins and minerals, hemp is a bona fide superfood. Hemp contains many B vitamins, vitamins A, D and E, calcium, iron and is a good source of dietary fiber. Here’s a quick list of the top health benefits attributed to hemp.

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Dairy Lovers Protein Packed Smoothie Recipe

This is currently my go to smoothie recipe when I need protein that’s easy to digest and assimilate. I like to consume half before and the other half after working out. It’s also great for breakfast and provides your brain with plenty of protein to function properly throughout the day.

Not everyone has access to raw milk (cow or goat), or chooses to consume dairy, therefore almond and coconut milk can be substituted. If you have access to raw milk, but haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend you do some research and consider giving it a whirl. Look for a blog post in the future covering all of the health benefits attributed to raw milk.

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Chocolate Chunky Monkey Smoothie Recipe

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The Chunky Monkey is a pretty popular smoothie with many different recipe variations. Below you’ll find my preferred (healthy) version. As is the case with any smoothie recipe, feel free to play with the ingredients and proportions.

A quick tip on using frozen bananas in your smoothie. Peel and break your bananas into smaller chunks, and then place those chunks into a big zip lock baggie before tossing into the freezer. I usually do this for 4 to 5 bananas at a time.

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Creamy Avocado Smoothie Recipe

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For some reason it took me a while to try an avocado in my smoothie, but now it’s one of my favorite ingredients. Avocados give your smoothie a rich and creamy consistency while providing an array of health benefits.

Here are a few avocado health highlights.

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Post Workout Protein Smoothie Recipe

Post Workout Protein Smoothie There’s nothing like a filling and satisfying smoothie after a good workout to provide your body with the fuel it needs to recovery and rebuild. I recommend that you use your favorite protein powder in many recipes and can’t emphasize enough the importance of using a high quality protein powder.

Last year a Consumer Reports test revealed contaminants such as cadmium, arsenic, lead and mercury present in some protein powders. You sure don’t want any of those heavy metals in your smoothies.

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