Today we’re going to talk about the great benefits of protein smoothies. Some time ago I stopped eating red meat but realized my body still needed it’s intake of protein to stay healthy.
It seems the perfect solution to increase your protein intake is enjoying delicious protein smoothies!
I must admit I did think it was only bodybuilders or athletes who drank this type of smoothie. But on doing some researched I’ve discovered your body needs protein and you will benefit from these delicious protein smoothies!
Protein helps you have healthy skin and hair (and muscle growth if you do intense training).
The thing is, these protein smoothies are just so easy and quick to make, especially for busy women like us!
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Why are Protein Smoothies so good?
Did you know your body actually heats up more during digestion of protein. It will burn more calories than when you are digesting carbohydrate and fat, so you burn more calories (and who doesn’t want to burn more calories!).
Yogurt and or protein supplements can help your body slow down the absorption of sugar. You are probably aware of the vast increase in people developing diabetes today, so anything we can do not cause a rise in our blood sugar is healthy.
According to MedicalNet a survey in 2020 reported:
- 32.4 million people in the USA have diabetes.
- 10.5% of the US population suffer from diabetes.
32.4 million people in the USA have diabetes
This is an alarming and astonishing fact that now 1 in every 10 Americans are diabetic.
If you have a significant amount of weight to lose, then adding a protein powder to your smoothie can help you crave less carbohydrate packed foods as you body feels full for longer.
You can find whey protein powder, hemp protein powder, or pea protein powder all readily available online or at your local health store. I’m going to try each type and see which ones I prefer the best.
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1. Whey Protein Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cold natural almond milk
- ½ cup ice
- 1 whole banana
- 2 tablespoons protein powder (whey, hemp, pea)
Directions:
- Mix everything in a blender for at least one minute until smooth.
- Enjoy immediately.
2. Morning Protein Bomb Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 pear, pitted
- ½ avocado, pitted
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon flax seeds
- 3 ounces Greek yoghurt (nonfat)
- 2 cups cold water
Directions:
- Mix everything in a blender for at least one minute until smooth.
- Enjoy immediately.
3. Tofu Protein Smoothie
Ingredients:
- ½ cup soft tofu
- ¼ avocado, pitted
- 1 cup cold soy or almond milk (vanilla)
- 1 fresh banana
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Directions:
- Mix everything in a blender for at least one minute until smooth.
- Enjoy immediately.
4. Banana Apple Protein Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 6 raw almonds, chopped
- 1 apple, chopped and pitted
- 1 fresh banana
- ½ cup Greek yoghurt (nonfat)
- ¼ cup cold milk (nonfat)
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions:
- If your blender is not powerful enough, make sure to chop almonds and apple into small pieces before you start blending.
- Then put all the ingredients into the blender and mix everything until smooth.
- Enjoy immediately.
5. Protein Fit Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces nonfat Greek yoghurt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup frozen raspberries
- ¼ cup frozen blackberries
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- ¼ cup frozen pineapple
- ½ cup fresh kale
- ½ cup water
Directions:
- First remove kale leaves from their center stalk.
- Put them into your blender and add water.
- Blend for a few minutes until smooth.
- Add all the other ingredients.
- Blend once again until smooth.
Don’t forget! If you’ve a significant amount of weight to lose, then adding a protein powder to your smoothie can help you crave less carbohydrate packed foods as you body feels full for longer.
More Smoothie Recipes:
- 5 Healthy Meal Replacement Smoothies to Watch Your Weight
- Who Else Wants an Absolutely Healthy Green Smoothie?
- 10 Reasons You Should Be Drinking Smoothies for Weight Loss
