10 Natural High-Protein Smoothies Without Protein Powder

Smoothies are one of the healthiest and quickest meals one can have. And the best thing about them is that they’re so customizable. You can make them taste sweet or sour, fresh or decadent. It all depends on the ingredients you put in your blender. Some go for the green smoothie every morning, while others prefer fruity and berry smoothies, you can also make it into an indulgent peanut butter and chocolate flavored sweet treat for the weekend. While we all know how to pack a lot of fruits and veggies into a smoothie, few of us know how to add protein without having to use protein powders. And let’s be real, protein powders can really throw off the flavors in a good smoothie, and lots of them come with really fake sugary flavor additives that push the level of sweetness into the sickly spectrum. But rest assured there’s a way to add a healthy dose of protein to your smoothie without using a protein powder and we found 10 recipes that will turn your smoothies from just delicious to high protein delicious.

1. Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Smoothie
If you like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches – this is a much healthier alternative yet it’s just as delicious. It’s called a smoothie but it tastes more like a milkshake and it packs 23 grams of protein, which is quite a sizeable amount for a breakfast smoothie.

2. Green Warrior Smoothie
This green warrior smoothie deserves such an impressive name because not only is it completely vegan and packs a lot of fruit and veggies, it’s also full of fibre and still has 17 grams of plant-based protein.

3. Sunrise Smoothie
Just the name of this smoothie should make you want to have it every morning. It’s incredibly flavorful thanks to the combination of berries, oranges, the banana makes it sweet and the Greek yogurt delivers 15 grams of protein that are perfect for breakfast.

4. Banana Almond Breakfast Smoothie
This banana and almond breakfast smoothie is perfect for those who are always in a rush but still want to have a quick and delicious breakfast that they can take with them on the go. Just pour it into a mason jar and have it on the way to work. 13 grams of protein per serving guaranteed.