20 Healthy, Protein-Packed Smoothie Recipes

Very Berry Super Shake

“This shake is packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats, phyto-nutrients, and probiotics,” says St. Pierre. “It can be breakfast, lunch, or dinner.” (And it’ll help you lose weight. Here’s Why Cutting 500 Calories a Day Actually Makes You Happier.)

Ingredients
12 oz. water
1 cup spinach
2 cups frozen mixed berries
½ cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 Tbsp. walnuts
1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed

Nutrition Information
500 calories, 57 g protein, 11 g fat, 54 g carbs, 14 g fiber

Apple and Great Grains Shake

This shake tastes like apple pie in a glass, but you won’t find 58 grams of protein in a slice of Grandma’s famous dessert. Most blenders will be able to handle pulverizing an apple, St. Pierre says. Leave the skin on for extra phyto-nutrients.

Ingredients
12 oz. water, milk, or yogurt
2 scoops vanilla flavored protein
1 apple, core removed, and sliced into wedges
1 cup of spinach
2 Tbsp. of almonds
¼ cup of uncooked oats
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Its like a pina colada, but with 58 grams of protein and a cup of spinach

Nutrition Information
535 calories (using water), 58 g protein, 13 g fat, 46 g carbs, 9 g fiber

Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Banana Shake

You’d never guess that a cup of spinach is hiding in this delicious chocolate and peanut butter shake.

Ingredients
12 oz. water, milk, or yogurt
2 scoops chocolate flavored protein powder
1 banana
1 cup of spinach
2 Tbsp. of natural peanut butter
1 strip lemon rind or dark cocoa powder

Nutrition Information
585 calories (using water), 59 g protein, 22 g fat, 38 g carbs, 8 g fiber

Strawberry Banana Shake

Adding ground flax to this classic protein shake provides you with extra fiber, heart-healthy omega-3 fats, and disease-fighting lignans, St. Pierre says. (Trying to work more healthy fats into your diet? Read The Best Source of Omega-3s.)

Ingredients
12 oz. water, milk, or yogurt
2 scoops vanilla or strawberry flavored protein powder
1 banana
1 cup of frozen strawberries
1 cup of spinach
2 scoop vanilla whey protein

Nutrition Information
490 calories (using water), 55 g protein, 9 g fat, 47 g carbs, 11 g fiber

Chocolate Cherry Awesomeness Shake

Research suggests that cherries can ease soreness after a workout, making this a perfect recovery shake, says St. Pierre. (Cherries have other superpowers, too. Check out ¼ cup water.)

Ingredients
12 oz. water, milk, or yogurt
2 scoops chocolate flavored protein powder
2 cups of sweet dark cherries, pits removed
1 cup of spinach
1 Tbsp. of walnuts
1 Tbsp. ground flax
1 strip lemon rind or dark cocoa powder

Nutrition Information
530 calories (using water), 56 g protein, 13 g fat, 47 g carbs, 9 g fiber

Vanilla Pumpkin Pie Shake

Tired of the same old fruit smoothies? Try one that tastes like pumpkin pie. The pumpkin is a great source of Vitamin A, which is good for your eyes, skin, and immune system, St. Pierre says.

Ingredients
12 oz. water, milk, or yogurt
2 scoops vanilla flavored protein powder
¾ cup of pureed pumpkin
1 Tbsp. of walnuts
1 scoop vanilla whey protein
½ cup of uncooked oats
Cinnamon and vanilla extract to taste
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Nutrition Information
535 calories (using water), 60 g protein, 13 g fat, 45 g carbs, 13 g fiber

Baked Apple Shake

The sesame seeds in this shake add unexpected flavor plus a helping of magnesium and selenium, says St. Pierre. (Looking for more morning meal options? One Of the World’s Top Nutritionists Reveals the Ultimate Breakfast.)

Ingredients
12 oz. water, milk, or yogurt
2 scoops vanilla flavored protein powder
1 apple, core removed, and sliced into wedges
1 cup of spinach
1 Tbsp. of almonds
1 scoop vanilla whey protein
1 Tbsp. of sesame seeds
Its like a pina colada, but with 58 grams of protein and a cup of spinach
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Nutrition Information
510 calories (using water), 57 g protein, 15 g fat, 36 g carbs, 10 g fiber

Tropical Power Shake

It’s like a pina colada, but with 58 grams of protein and a cup of spinach.

Ingredients
12 oz. water, milk, or yogurt
2 scoops vanilla flavored protein powder
½ banana
1 cup of pineapple
1 cup of spinach
1 scoop vanilla whey protein
2 Tbsp. of unsweetened coconut flakes
½ cup plain yogurt or vegan alternative

Nutrition Information
525 calories (using water), 58 grams protein, 12 g fat, 46 g carbs, 8.5 g fiber

Superfood Shake

Nutrients in deeply colored fruits and vegetables like beets and cherries can boost athletic performance and help muscle recovery, says Amy Culp, R.D., a sports dietitian at the University of Texas at Austin.

Ingredients
½ cup frozen cherries
8 oz. water
½ cup chopped raw beets
½ cup frozen strawberries
½ cup frozen blueberries
½ banana
1 Tbsp. of almonds
1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed

Nutrition Information
329 calories, 25 g protein, 12 g fat, 32 g carbs

Double Chocolate Mint Smoothie

With chocolate almond milk, cocoa powder, and cacao nibs, this rich drink from Men’s Health nutrition advisor Mike Roussell, Ph.D., will give you a chocolate fix without going overboard on calories.

Ingredients
1 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
¾ cup Silk Almond milk, dark chocolate
1 Tbsp. walnuts
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 strip lemon rind
2 mint leaves
4 ice cubes
¼ cup water

Nutrition Information
292 calories, 25 g protein, 12 g fat, 32 g carbs

Dr. Mike’s Power Shake

This smoothie from Roussell packs in a whole cup of blueberries, and you’ll also get a dose of omega-3 fats—good for your brain and heart—from the walnuts and flax.

Ingredients
cup Silk Almond milk, dark chocolate
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
2 ¾ cup Silk Almond milk, dark chocolate
2 ¼ cup pineapple
1½ cups water
3 ice cubes

Nutrition Information
389 cups frozen mixed berries

Coconut Almond Smoothie

Drink this shake from Roussell for a decadent treat: Almond butter makes the mix extra creamy, while dark chocolate almond milk and coconut flakes make it extra tasty.

Ingredients
1 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
1 Tbsp. of almonds powder
1 cup Silk Almond milk, dark chocolate
1 rounded tbsp almond butter
1½ cups water
3 ice cubes

Nutrition Information
405 calories, 27 g protein, 21 g fat, 33 g carbs
 

Orange Creamsicle

This shake from Roussell tastes just like a creamsicle, but with real ingredients rather than loads of added sugar.

Ingredients
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 orange
scoop chocolate whey protein
1 Tbsp. walnuts
2 ¾ cup Silk Almond milk, dark chocolate
1 cup water
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3 ice cubes

Nutrition Information
399 calories, 32 g protein, 14 g fat, 39 g carbs

Strawberry Banana Post-Workout Smoothie

This smoothie makes for the perfect recovery drink. It’s not only loaded with muscle-building protein, but also boasts a blend of healthful nutrients that speed recovery and nourish your body, says Roussell. 

Ingredients
¾ cup Silk Almond milk, dark chocolate
1 cup plain low-fat kefir
2 Tbsp. walnuts
1 cup chopped strawberries
1 banana
1 scoop vanilla whey protein

Nutrition Information
489 calories, 39 g protein, 11 g fat, 59 g carbs, 7 g fiber

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Drink this for the perfect afternoon snack. It’s packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants, and a nearly even amount of carbs and fat. So it’s filling and tasty, says Roussell, and comes in at a very reasonable 347 calories.

Ingredients
¾ cup Silk Almond milk, dark chocolate
2 Tbsp. flaxmeal
1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter
1 Tbsp. of almonds powder

Nutrition Information
347 calories, 33 g protein, 17 g fat, 19 g carbs, 9 g fiber

Mocha Breakfast Shake

With this shake from Men’s Health nutrition advisor Alan Aragon, you can get your caffeine and protein fix in one gulp. Talk about an efficient breakfast.

Ingredients
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1 frozen banana
2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
Handful of walnuts
1 cup of ice

Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

This shake may be the definition of a perfectly balanced breakfast. It has a healthy 42-gram dose of protein—which will help you feel fuller the rest of the day, Roussell says—and a nutritious mix of fruit, oats, nuts, and seeds.

Ingredients
1 cup blueberries
½ banana
1 oz. water, milk, or yogurt
2 Tbsp. walnuts
2 Tbsp. oats
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Nutrition Information
536 calories, 42 g protein, 59 g carbs, 12 g fiber, 18 g fat

Mango Tango Shake

Drink this refreshing, substantial smoothie from Aragon to be transported to the tropics—and feel full ’til lunch.

Ingredients
2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder
1 ¾ cup Silk Almond milk, dark chocolate
1 oz. of walnuts
12 oz. orange juice
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Nutrition Information
700 calories, 53 g protein, 20 g fat, 74 g carbs

The Green Monster

Research from Ohio State University shows that avocado can unlock the full nutrition potential of certain vegetables and improve the absorption of antioxidants. It’s delicious, too.

Ingredients
8 to 10 oz. water
2 stalks kale, stems optional
1 cup grapes
to 5 fresh basil leaves
1 strip lemon rind
½ avocado
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Nutrition Information
346 calories, 9 g protein, 12 g fat, 62 g carbohydrates, 11 g fiber

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Summertime Blast

“The combo of melon, basil, and pineapple makes the shake super refreshing,” says Franklin Becker, chef of The Little Beet in Manhattan.

Related: The Easy Way to Make Healthy Food Taste More Delicious

Ingredients
⅔ cup seedless watermelon
2 tsp. lemon juice
½ cantaloupe
1 banana
¼ cup pineapple
⅔ cup ice
4 to 5 fresh basil leaves

Nutrition Information
182 scoop chocolate protein powder

The article 20 Healthy, Protein-Packed Smoothie Recipes originally appeared on Men’s Health.