33 Protein Smoothie Recipes for Breakfast, Weight Loss, Post-Workout and Dessert

PROTEIN SMOOTHIE RECIPES

I get a lot of requests for all kinds of high protein smoothie recipes.  

People want high protein smoothies for breakfast and high protein smoothies for weight loss. 

Some want high protein smoothie recipes without protein powder using only whole foods, and some want to add a scoop of protein powder.

Still others want 100% plant-based, vegan protein smoothies while others definitely like to use yogurt. (Of course, most people know by now you can easily substitute a recipe with non-dairy yogurt).

Of course, high protein green smoothies are always a great breakfast or post-workout snack.

So I decided to create this comprehensive list of the best tasting high protein smoothie recipes that satisfy what YOU are specifically looking for. 🙂

I have also separated this list with information of interest, such as whether you want high protein smoothies without protein powder or with, dairy-free or not, or you need a chocolate fix! ENJOY!

HIGH PROTEIN SMOOTHIES WITH PROTEIN POWDER

1. Almond Joy Protein Smoothie

A great healthy replacement for your ice cream or milkshake cravings, this thick, rich almond joy protein smoothie is filled with protein, electrolytes, potassium, and just enough healthy fats to keep your skin radiant and your belly feeling full.

2. Easy Coffee High Protein Smoothie King Recipe 

This easy coffee high protein smoothie king recipe makes your morning cup of joe healthier and satiating.

A good blender can make restaurant quality coffee smoothies super easy, so save the $6 you spend at Starbucks. 

Freeze bananas for your smoothies (and ice cream!) because if you don’t use a frozen banana your smoothie will not be thick. 

3. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake  

This Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake is not only a healthy breakfast or post-workout smoothie but it tastes like an indulgent dessert!

If you don’t have or want to use protein powder, you can still make this skinny chocolate shake by using raw cacao and a bit of liquid sweetener.

You can also add a handful of greens such as spinach and make it a "green" smoothie.

4. Healthy Strawberry Smoothie With Mango

This dairy-free and protein packed  Strawberry Smoothie Recipe with mango is a healthy way to start your day!

It’s a nourishing breakfast or snack option to help fuel your busy days.

5. Cafe Mocha Protein Shake

This mocha protein shake is perfect for those super busy mornings.

6.  Birthday Cake High Protein Shake 

This dessert-like protein shake tastes like birthday cake except it's good for you! 

7. Peanut Butter High Protein Chocolate Smoothie

This healthy breakfast may require a spoon instead of a straw and it tastes more like a milkshake than a smoothie.

The addition of peanut butter makes this high protein chocolate smoothie recipe decadently delicious and satiating with healthy fats. 

8.  Healthy Banana Cream Pie Smoothie 

This banana cream pie smoothie tastes just like the beloved pie and is full of healthy and good-for-you ingredients.

If you love pie, try these 15 mouthwatering smoothies that taste like pie.

9.  Mexican Frozen Hot Chocolate Smoothie

This mexican chocolate smoothie is creamy and thick like something you might find at Dairy Queen.

10. Orange Banana Green Smoothie

This orange banana high protein green smoothie is detoxing and can be used pre-workout. Post-workout add the optional yogurt boost.

11. Cold Brew Mocha Smoothie

This cold brew mocha high protein coffee smoothie is also high fiber by using dates as a natural sweetener.  

12.  Cinnamon Roll Protein Smoothie

If you loved Cinnabon growing up we think you will enjoy this cinnamon roll high protein smoothie that actually tastes like beloved pastry, without the  guilt!

If you like smoothies without bananas, you can substitute the banana with 1/2 cup raw cashews instead.

13. Carrot Cake Protein Smoothie

Indulge in this dessert-like carrot cake protein smoothie as a meal replacement or post-workout pick-me-up.

14. Vegan Chocolate Cherry Superfood Smoothie

This vegan chocolate cherry smoothie is a great post-workout shake to help build muscle and fuel your body. 

15. Orange Dream High Protein Mango Smoothie

Only three ingredients make up this simple and refreshing high protein mango smoothie. 

Perfect post-workout or as a snack.

16.  Dr. Oz Keep It Smooth Breakfast Smoothie

This vegan keepin' it smooth high-protein breakfast smoothie recipe proves Dr. Oz is still the Smoothie King!

17. Vegan Chocolate Frappuccino

This healthy high protein chocolate smoothie is like a store bought frappuccino.

It is loaded with tons of flavor AND nutrients – including vitamins, minerals, omega 3′s, protein, probiotics, digestive enzymes and greens (thanks to Vega One Nutritional Shake protein powder!) Who knew a frappuccino could be so HEALTHY?! 

HIGH PROTEIN SMOOTHIES WITHOUT PROTEIN POWDER

18. Chocolate Chip Mocha Breakfast Smoothie

Vanilla greek yogurt and sweet chocolate chips are combined with bold coffee to create this chocolate chip mocha breakfast smoothie. 

19.  Roasted  Strawberry Smoothie 

This unique strawberry smoothie uses roasted strawberries - which brings out their amazing natural flavor. 

It's made with cottage cheese which has more protein than yogurt and also chia seeds for fiber and omega-3's.

20.  Chocolate Banana Protein Shake 

This frosty chocolate banana protein shake recipe is only sweetened with fruit and has a milkshake-like texture thanks to frozen bananas. 

Protein-rich hemp hearts provide 10 grams of protein per serving and the cinnamon will help balance your blood sugar.

21.  Green Warrior Smoothie

This high protein green smoothie has some pretty amazing superfood ingredients.

These include kale, blue-green algae, coconut oil and hemp seeds.

22. Apple Pie Smoothie

This thick and creamy apple pie smoothie tastes like a slice of everyone's favorite pie.

23.  Sunrise Smoothie 

This sunrise smoothie is the perfect way to wake up and makes you feel like you're on vacation.

Get your antioxidants from berries, vitamin C from an orange, potassium from a banana, and protein from Greek yogurt. 

24.  Healthy Coffee Smoothie Recipe

Chill your leftover coffee and combine it with nonfat Greek yogurt, a banana, cinnamon, nutmeg and ground flax seed for this healthy coffee smoothie. 

25. Pumpkin Peanut Butter Smoothie

The perfect fall smoothie recipe, make this pumpkin peanut butter smoothie when pumpkin season is upon us!

26. Healthy Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie

Enjoy your favorite childhood sandwich with this healthy Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie recipe — made without refined sugar, it's also low fat, high fiber and gluten-free!

27.  Banana High Protein Green Smoothie Without Protein Powder 

These simple banana high protein green smoothie without protein powder gives the option to add more greek yogurt and almond butter to increase the protein amount depending on what your daily calorie plan is.

28. Carrot Cake Smoothie

This carrot cake smoothie recipe without protein powder has all the flavors of this delicious cake: warm cinnamon, fragrant vanilla, yummy walnuts and healthy carrots.

29. Raspberry Almond Chia Smoothie

This delicious Raspberry Almond Chia Smoothie is packed with 10g of protein without using powder and is loaded with antioxidants .

30. Peach, Banana, Honey, Cottage Cheese Smoothie

This peach, banana and honey protein smoothie gets muscle building protein from cottage cheese and milk and can also be used as a snack. Kids love it too!

31. Lemon Blueberry Smoothie

Blueberries and fresh lemon are blended with cottage cheese and non-fat milk in this delicious lemon blueberry high protein breakfast smoothie.

32. Energy Smoothie Recipe: Pineapple Kale Smoothie

The healthy fats in this pineapple kale high protein green smoothie from avocado and coconut oil will leave you full until lunch.

Note: you must add the optional greek yogurt to really pack a protein punch.

33. Blueberry Beginning Smoothie

This simple blueberry beginning smoothie without protein powder is refreshing, cleansing and creamy.

It's kid tested and proven to keep you and your littles full until lunch time.

I hope you enjoyed this round up of the tastiest high protein smoothie recipes for weight loss, breakfast, post-workout and dessert! 

Which one are you going to try first? Let me know in the comments or submit a guest post!