

Feel free to swap out the vanilla protein for unflavored too! Wild Blueberry Avocado Protein Smoothie via Wild Blueberries It’ll transport you to tropical bliss in the dead of winter, and the added spinach can help to keep you full. Why we love it: Consider this vegan smoothie your personal island vacation. This is an excellent shake to take after workout. Why we love it: The combination of the kale and hemp seeds sets this peanut butter shake apart, as both balance out the heavy peanut flavor. Vegan Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie via Diabetes Strong It’s a delicious and unique spin on the peanut butter cup flavor. Why we love it: This recipe had us at nutritional yeast and turmeric. Optional additions: 1/2 tsp turmeric, ice cubes, pinch of sea salt (Ours was naturally sweet and we skipped the stevia!) Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Protein Shake via Running on Real Foodģ/4 cup + 1-2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (begin with the 3/4 cup, then slowly adding in a little more to achieve desired consistency)ġ serving of vanilla or chocolate protein powder Why we love it: The combination of pineapple, raspberry and coconut milk gives this shake a delicious tropical flavor. Razzle Dazzle Pineapple Smoothie via Peanut Butter and Peppers Using an unflavored protein powder base allows you to adjust how chocolate-y you want your shake to be, too.
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Why we love it: This chocolate protein shake sets itself apart with the addition of flaxseeds, which are full of additional beneficial nutrients.

Here are ten of our favorites for you to test out for yourself.Ģ tbsp plain protein powder (the original chef uses hemp)Ģ-3 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder (not alkalized “Dutch process”) to taste –– use more if your banana is very ripeġ heaping tbsp almond or peanut butter, salted or unsalted With this in mind, we tried as many shakes and smoothies as we could. In addition to thickening the beverage, dairy also adds a little calcium, vitamins and protein to the mix. We’ve put together a list of our favorite ones to help you get started.īut before we get into it, let’s tackle the ultimate debate: smoothie or shake? Though these two words are often used interchangeably, their bases are completely different.Ī smoothie has a fruit-base, and does not contain any milk or yogurt, making it an ideal choice for those who follow a vegan or dairy-free diet.Ī shake, while similar to a smoothie in texture, generally contains dairy, whether in the form of milk, yogurt or ice cream. Whether you want to take protein powder to manage your weight or gain lean muscle, there are tons of tasty, easy recipes you can use to get excited about your powder! It only takes a few basic ingredients, like fruit, milk, seeds, or cocoa to create the smoothie or shake of your dreams. Unlike cleaning your bathroom or doing a load of laundry, adding your protein powder to your diet doesn’t have to be a chore.
