Protein Power Smoothie

Name: Protein Power Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 smoothie
Ingredients: 1 scoop protein powder (whey, pea, or your choice, ~20–25 g protein); 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or regular milk (1–8 g protein depending on type); 1 small frozen banana; 2 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter (~8 g protein); ½ cup Greek yogurt (~10 g protein); Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds (~3 g protein) or flaxseed for added nutrients; Handful of ice cubes for texture

Protein powder, Greek yogurt, nut butter and frozen banana blended into a creamy, 40–50 g protein smoothie for a meal replacement or recovery.

1 smoothie
Prep 5 min
Ready in 5 min
About 46 g protein

A tall glass of creamy shake with a metal straw, dusted with cinnamon, beside cinnamon sticks and vanilla pods

Here's a high-protein smoothie recipe that's easy to make and customizable.

Protein content: Approximately 40–50 g, depending on the exact brands and additions.

This smoothie works as a meal replacement or a post-workout recovery drink.

— Kristen

Ingredients

1 scoop protein powder (whey, pea, or your choice, ~20–25 g protein)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk or regular milk (1–8 g protein depending on type)
1 small frozen banana
2 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter (~8 g protein)
½ cup Greek yogurt (~10 g protein)
Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds (~3 g protein) or flaxseed for added nutrients
Handful of ice cubes for texture