17 Amazing Protein Shake Recipes for Weight Loss

via Lexi’s Clean Kitchen // Lively Table // The Seasoned Mom

Protein shake recipes are a great meal replacement alternative that is quick and easy to make, packs tons of nutrients, and can help you lose weight. They are great for pre or post-workouts and I always drink them during the summer when I don’t want to feel bloated in my swimsuit. Plus, they are so much better than regular smoothies that are high in sugar and leave you hungry only a couple hours later! These protein shake recipes are packed with protein to help you stay fuller longer and lose weight without all the added sugar!

You may think of protein shakes as just protein powder mixed with water, but that’s just boring! Instead, we are challenging the traditional “protein shake” idea and sharing over a dozen amazing protein-packed recipes that taste as great as they are healthy for you.

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1. Iced Coffee Protein Shake

If you’re looking for a super low calorie pick me up in the morning, why not combine your morning cup of coffee with your breakfast in this quick & easy Iced Coffee Protein Shake. The caffeine will wake you up and the protein will help hold you over to lunch. Plus, it’s perfect if you are running late because you don’t even need a blender! Simply add all the ingredients to your blender bottle (<$10) and shake well for a smoothie on the go. Breakfast, coffee, and workout all in one 😉 (via Blender Bottle)

2. Strawberry Coconut Protein Shake

I often drink protein shakes and smoothies during the summer because when you are headed to the beach or pool, you don’t want to feel stuffed and bloated. So, this strawberry coconut protein smoothie is a perfect addition to your summer meal plan to keep you feeling swimsuit ready. (via Jennifer Meyering)

3. Creamy Green Protein Smoothie

This Creamy Green Protein Smoothie is an awesome healthy, dairy-free recipe that is packed with superfood ingredients from coconut oil to chia seeds. Did you know that chia seeds absorb about 10x their weight in liquid, so they expand in your stomach and help keep you full longer? That’s why they are an awesome addition to any protein shake recipe to help keep you from getting hungry. (via Lexi’s Clean Kitchen)

4. How to Build the Perfect Smoothie

Well we have got plenty more protein shake recipes to choose from, but why not experiment and try to create your own too? Just follow this easy formula to create your own healthy and delicious protein shake recipes that will help you hit your weight loss goals. (via PopSugar)

5. Mango, Ginger & Turmeric Smoothie

The same old flavored protein shake recipes can get boring, but this recipe is definitely not! Mango, oats, ginger and turmeric blend together in this delicious but unlikely combo of ingredients that packs 16g of protein and 8g of fiber without any protein powder. Americans are finally catching on to the incredible health benefits of turmeric that have been known by Eastern medicine for hundreds of years, so try consuming it more regularly to take advantage of its awesome antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial powers. (via Lively Table)

6. Green Protein Shake

Don’t you just love the clever visual presentation of this next protein shake recipe? But not only does it look good, but it’s good for you! It is also dairy-free because it uses almond milk which is my favorite milk alternative. Just make sure that you buy the unsweetened vanilla (around 30 calories per cup) so it’s not packed with added sugar. (via Greatist)

7. Chocolate Peanut Butter Apple Protein Shake

You don’t want to miss this next hack for your protein shake recipes! If you are watching your calories and trying to lose weight, I recommend swapping peanut butter powder for peanut butter like they do in this recipe. It will give you that peanut butter flavor and cut about 150 calories per 2 Tbsp! (via Jennifer Meyering)

8. Key Lime Pie Protein Smoothie

There are the classic peanut butter, chocolate, and berry flavors when it comes to protein shakes and smoothies, but those can get old after a while. Mix it up with this refreshing alternative: a key lime protein smoothie – yum! (via The Seasoned Mom)

9. Banana Oat Breakfast Smoothie

This Banana Oat Breakfast Smoothie is packed with 20g of whole food protein! So if you aren’t a fan of protein powder, here is a great recipe to learn how to add more protein to your smoothies and it has multiple awesome sources of fiber! (via Running with Spoons)

10. Pumpkin Protein Shake

We often think about drinking smoothies and protein shakes during the summer, but this pumpkin protein shake recipe is perfect for the Fall! I never would have thought of putting pumpkin puree in a smoothie, but now that I think about it, it’s genius! Pumpkin puree is packed with vitamin A, fiber, and can help with digestion. So trying adding this unlikely superfood to your protein shakes and see what you think! (via Love Grows Wild)

11. Green Protein Smoothie

Whether you are vegan, paleo, or gluten-free, this green protein smoothie works for just about anyone! Plus, it has the almost magical power of masking the VERY strong taste of spirulina, which is incredibly healthy but is unbearable to take on its own. Now if you aren’t vegan, I have a special ingredient (details here) I like to add to green smoothies like this that contains collagen (via Wallflower Kitchen)

12. Protein Blueberry Kale Smoothie

What’s better than a protein-packed smoothie? One packed with antioxidants and fiber of course! Check out this awesome protein smoothie recipe filled with superfoods. (via Damn Delicious)

13. Jamba Juice Copycat Protein Smoothie

This protein berry workout smoothie is a copycat for the popular smoothie at Jamba Juice. And as the name suggests, it makes a perfect pre or post workout drink with the sugars and protein your muscles need. Plus, not only is it better for you, but it also will save you money to make at home! (via Amy’s Healthy Baking)

14. Clean Green Vegan Protein Smoothie

For all those vegans out there, check out this amazing clean green vegan protein shake recipe. It uses chia and hemp seeds as vegan protein sources and focuses on whole, high quality ingredients without excessive added sugars and additives. (via Root and Revel)

15. Thin Mint Smoothie

Craving Girl Scout cookies but trying to stick to your healthy eating plan? We’ve got the perfect protein packed smoothie for you from the gorgeous Julianne Hough! Take one look at her and you will definitely want to copy her protein shake recipe because she clearly knows a thing or two about wellness. And if you prefer to get your protein from whole foods, a great alternative to protein powder is nonfat greek yogurt like is used in this recipe. (via Popsugar)

16. Chocolate, Banana & Peanut Butter Protein Shake

17. Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake

What if I told you that you could have dessert for breakfast without feeling guilty? Next up on our list of protein shake recipes is this super easy and fun spin on a boring, plain protein shake. The secret ingredient? Jell-O cheesecake powder. Check out the full post for all the details. (via Eating on a Dime)

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