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 protein smoothie recipes.  

People want protein smoothies for breakfast and/or protein smoothies for weight loss. 

Some want smoothie recipes that use protein powder and some want to keep their recipes using only whole foods and NO 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).

So I decided to create this comprehensive list of the best tasting 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 protein smoothies no protein powder, dairy-free or not, or you need a chocolate fix! ENJOY!

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 Smoothie Recipe 

A good blender can make restaurant quality coffee smoothies super easy. 

Always start with your favorite coffee, do not use coffee you wouldn’t drink on its own.

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 Protein Smoothie With Mango

This high-protein and dairy-free Strawberry Smoothie Recipe 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 Protein Shake 

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

7. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

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

The combination of peanut butter and chocolate make this protein smoothie recipe decadently delicious. 

8.  Healthy Banana Cream Pie Smoothie 

This creamy high-protein banana cream pie smoothie is full of healthy and good-for-you ingredients.

9.  Mexican Frozen Hot Chocolate Protein Smoothie

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

10. Flavors of Spring Green Smoothie

This green protein smoothie hides the taste of vegetables like carrots and leafy greens well.

It can be a meal replacement smoothie or 2 snack sized smoothies.

11. Cold Brew Mocha Smoothie

This cold brew mocha smoothie is also high in 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 protein smoothie that actually tastes like a cinnamon roll.

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 Chunky Monkey Protein Shake 

This vegan chunky monkey protein shake is a great pre-workout or post-workout shake. 

You can make this a kid-friendly recipe by replacing the protein powder with a non-dairy yogurt or greek yogurt.

15. Orange Dream Mango Protein Smoothie

Only three ingredients make this refreshing mango protein smoothie. 

Perfect post-workout or as a snack.

16.  Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Smoothie 

The perfect fall smoothie recipe, make this protein shake dairy-free and vegan by using a non-dairy yogurt.

17. Vegan Chocolate Frappuccino

This healthy chocolate frappuccino 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?! 

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 Protein 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 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 including kale, blue-green algae, coconut oil and hemp seeds.

22. Apple Pie Protein Smoothie

This thick and creamy protein smoothie tastes like a slice of apple pie. 

23.  Sunrise Smoothie 

This 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 Banana 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 Pie Smoothie

This pumpkin pie protein smoothie is like your favorite fall dessert in a glass.

Definitely a meal replacement smoothie that's high in protein and fiber, you can easily make this dairy-free by using non-dairy yogurt.

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 protein, high fiber and gluten-free!

27.  Banana Green Smoothie No Protein Powder 

These simple banana green protein smoothie recipes give 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 Protein Smoothie

This high protein smoothie recipe without protein powder has all the flavors of carrot 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

The protein in this smoothie comes 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 protein smoothie for breakfast.

32. Energy Smoothie Recipe: Pineapple Kale Smoothie

 The healthy fats in this pineapple kale 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. Peanut Butter Banana Oat Smoothie

This protein smoothie recipe is satiating from the milk, peanut butter, and oats.

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 protein smoothie recipes for breakfast, weight loss, post-workout and dessert! 

Which one are you going to try first? Let me know in the comments!