Weightloss Wednesday: 5 Protein Packed Smoothies

Smoothies are always convenient, and great for those of us who are on the go. There great meal replacements (when done properly) and post-workout snacks to replenish your body with nutrients. Yet using protein powder can be quite costly and high in calories if your not careful on what types you buy and how many grams of protein you get out of each scoop of powder. I found this protein called Dyna-wave and its only 30$ a bag you can find it online, at no frills, Costco and some other nutrition stores. Per 1 scoop is 135 calories with 30g of protein.

Different Forms of Protein
Peanut Butter                    Coconut Milk
Flax Seeds                        Oats
Chia Seeds                       Milk
Almond Butter                  Quinoa
Raw Egg                           Yogurt

Those are just a few ways to add protein into your smoothies without using protein powder, saves on calories also. Here's a few recipes of mine I use on a daily & weekly basis, ENJOY! :)

Peanut Butter Power Banana Breakfast Smoothie

•  1/2 cup 1% milk
• 1 banana cut into chunks
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules
• dash of cinnamon
• 2-3 icecubes

Makes 2 servings

Calories: 239 Per Serving
Protein: 22.5 grams

Chia Green Protein Smoothie

• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 banana
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 2-3 ice cubes

 Makes 2 Servings

Calories: 300 Per Serving
Protein: 26 grams

 Very Berry Banana Protein Smoothie

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup flax milk
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 cup blackberries
• 1/2 cup raspberries
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 2 ice cubes

Makes 2 Servings 

Calories: 288 Per Serving
Protein: 24 grams

Go Green Protein Smoothie

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 cups spinach
• 1/2 - 1 cup kale
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 1/2 cups water

Makes 2 Servings

Calories: 295 Per Serving
Protein: 26 grams

 Strawberry Chocolate Protein Smoothie

• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 1/2 cups strawberries
• 2 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2-3 ice cubes

 Makes 2 Servings

Calories: 270 Per Serving
Protein: 27 grams


And there you have it, 5 delicious smoothie recipes to try for any time :)