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Compare protein smoothie recipes made with yogurt, milk, soy foods or protein powder. Estimated nutrition is shown for the ingredients and portions listed.

Protein recipes

9 recipes

Golden mango smoothie beside mango pieces and lime; illustrative image Protein28g protein

Mango Protein Smoothie

Frozen mango, Greek yogurt and vanilla protein with a squeeze of lime. Tastes like a mango lassi, works like a recovery shake.

Calories
350 kcal
Prep time
5 min
  • 28g protein for muscle recovery and fullness
  • Vitamin A and C from mango
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Chocolate smoothie beside cocoa and peanuts; illustrative image Protein38g protein

Post-Workout Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Cacao, banana, Greek yogurt and whey with a handful of oats. A rich chocolate blend with estimated protein listed per serving.

Calories
420 kcal
Prep time
5 min
  • Approximately 38g protein with the listed ingredients
  • Banana adds sweetness and body
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Chocolate smoothie beside cocoa and peanuts; illustrative image Protein29.6g protein

Chocolate Soy Recovery Smoothie

A creamy chocolate smoothie with soy milk, banana and plant protein. A measured post-workout option with about 30 g protein and a cocoa-rich finish.

Calories
265 kcal
Prep time
5 min
  • Approximately 30 g protein using the listed ingredients
  • Banana adds creaminess without yogurt
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Pink berry smoothie with raspberries and blueberries; illustrative image Protein15.4g protein

Berry Tofu Dairy-Free Smoothie

Silken tofu makes this berry smoothie creamy without yogurt. Blend berries, soy milk and vanilla for a dairy-free snack with clear ingredient quantities.

Calories
224 kcal
Prep time
5 min
  • Creamy without dairy yogurt
  • No banana or protein powder needed
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Pink berry smoothie with raspberries and blueberries; illustrative image Protein17.8g protein

Raspberry almond Smoothie

Tart berries, creamy yogurt and a gentle almond finish. Contains milk and almonds. A measured starting recipe with approximately 10.3 g net carbs per serving using US-style ingredient estimates.

Calories
256 kcal
Prep time
5 min
  • Measured quantities you can adjust
  • No banana needed for a creamy blend
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Green smoothie beside avocado, spinach and lime; illustrative image Protein10.3g protein

Avocado vanilla Smoothie

A mellow, creamy green blend. Contains soy and almonds. A measured starting recipe with approximately 3.9 g net carbs per serving using US-style ingredient estimates.

Calories
191 kcal
Prep time
5 min
  • Measured quantities you can adjust
  • No banana needed for a creamy blend
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Chocolate smoothie beside cocoa and peanuts; illustrative image Protein27.1g protein

Chocolate peanut Smoothie

Cocoa and peanut butter with a cool, creamy base. Contains peanuts and almonds; check powder labels. A measured starting recipe with approximately 7.5 g net carbs per serving using US-style ingredient estimates.

Calories
296 kcal
Prep time
5 min
  • Measured quantities you can adjust
  • No banana needed for a creamy blend
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Creamy oat smoothie beside banana and rolled oats; illustrative image Protein18.9g protein

Coffee cinnamon Smoothie

Chilled coffee with yogurt and cinnamon. Contains milk and almonds; use decaf if preferred. A measured starting recipe with approximately 7.1 g net carbs per serving using US-style ingredient estimates.

Calories
241 kcal
Prep time
5 min
  • Measured quantities you can adjust
  • No banana needed for a creamy blend
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Pink berry smoothie with raspberries and blueberries; illustrative image Protein30g protein

Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie

Cottage cheese is the secret. It blends invisible and pushes this classic to 30g protein without a scoop of anything.

Calories
330 kcal
Prep time
5 min
  • 30g complete protein from dairy
  • Casein in cottage cheese digests slowly for lasting fullness
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Protein guides

Avocado green smoothie with fresh ingredients; illustrative image💪 Protein

Sep 29, 2026 · 4 min read

Keto Smoothies: Carbs, Ingredients and Breakfast Ideas

Start with the ingredients and the flavour. Then check the numbers, understand their limits and decide how the blend fits your wider day.

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Berry, avocado and mango smoothies on a sunlit counter; illustrative image💪 Protein

Sep 12, 2026 · 10 min read

High-Protein Vegetarian Meal Plan: 100g a Day Without Powder

Vegetarian does not mean low protein. Here is a full day that clears 100g without powder, the 15 foods that make it easy, and a dairy-free version.

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Berry, avocado and mango smoothies on a sunlit counter; illustrative image💪 Protein

Sep 12, 2026 · 14 min read

30 Protein Shake Recipes: A Different Shake Every Day of the Month

Same tub of protein, thirty different shakes. The five-part formula, thirty tested combinations with macros, and the mistakes that turn a shake into a milkshake.

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Berry, avocado and mango smoothies on a sunlit counter; illustrative image💪 Protein

Sep 15, 2026 · 9 min read

12 Protein Smoothies Without Protein Powder (20 to 30g Each)

You do not need a tub of powder to hit 30g of protein in a glass. Greek yogurt, cottage cheese and milk get you there with better flavor and fewer additives. Here is the math and 12 recipes.

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Berry, avocado and mango smoothies on a sunlit counter; illustrative image💪 Protein

Sep 11, 2026 · 9 min read

10 Post-Workout Smoothies for Recovery (30g+ Protein)

After training, your muscles want protein to repair and carbohydrate to refuel. A smoothie delivers both faster than any meal. Here is what the research says you need, and 10 recipes that provide it.

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Berry, avocado and mango smoothies on a sunlit counter; illustrative image💪 ProteinComplete guide

Sep 30, 2026 · 3 min read

High-Protein Smoothies: 6 Recipes and an Ingredient Guide

Chocolate, mango, berries or coffee: start with a flavour you want to drink, then choose the protein ingredient that suits your kitchen.

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