3 High Protein Summer Smoothies

 
 

Pina Colada Smoothie

Servings:

Ingredients:

  • 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla protein powder

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

  • 1/2 cup ice

  • 1/4 cup coconut cream

  • 1/4 cup pineapple chunks 

  • Top with coconut shreds, fresh coconut and pineapple wedge

Directions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.

  2. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.

  3. Taste and adjust sweetness.

  4. Pour into a glass and enjoy cold.

Nutrition:

Nutrition per serving:

  • Calories - 245

  • Fat - 16g

  • Protein - 17g

  • Total Carbs - 8g

  • Net Carbs - 7g

Green Goddess Smoothie

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut water)               

  • 1 cup fresh spinach (or kale)

  • 1/4 cup fresh cucumber, peeled and chopped

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro (optional for extra “goddess” flavor)

  • 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla low-carb protein powder (optional)

  • A few ice cubes

  • Stevia or monk fruit sweetener to taste (optional)

    Optional Add-ins:

  • 1 tablespoon chia or flax seeds (adds fiber, slightly increases carbs)

  • 1/2 teaspoon spirulina or matcha for a superfood boost

Directions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.

  2. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.

  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as needed.

  4. Pour into a glass and enjoy cold.

Nutrition:

Nutrition per serving:

  • Calories - 128

  • Fat - 4g

  • Protein - 17g

  • Total Carbs - 6g

  • Net Carbs - 5g

Low Carb Snickers Smoothie

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

  • 1 scoop chocolate peanut butter protein powder

  • 1–2 teaspoons sugar-free caramel syrup 

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/4 avocado (for creaminess) – optional

  • Ice

  • Sweetener to taste (stevia, monk fruit)

Optional Toppings: (if you’re not strict keto)

  • Crushed peanuts 

  • Sugar-free chocolate drizzle

  • Whipped cream

Directions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.

  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  3. Adjust sweetness or texture with more sweetener or ice.

  4. Serve immediately, topped with crushed peanuts or chocolate drizzle if desired.

Nutrition:

Nutrition per serving:

  • Calories - 223

  • Fat - 9g

  • Protein - 27g

  • Total Carbs - 7g

  • Net Carbs - 5g

 
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