Six Low-Calorie, Protein-Packed Smoothies

Here are six protein-packed smoothies that are low in calories, each designed to be both nutritious and delicious:

1. Berry Protein Smoothie

Calories: ~200 calories

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 banana
• Handful of spinach
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Add ice cubes to reach the desired consistency.

 

2. Green Protein Smoothie

Calories: ~180 calories

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 avocado
• 1 cup spinach
• 1/2 apple, chopped
• 1/2 cucumber, chopped
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Add ice cubes to reach the desired consistency.

 

3. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

Calories: ~250 calories

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1 tbsp powdered peanut butter (such as PB2)
• 1/2 banana
• 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Add ice cubes to reach the desired consistency.

 

4. Tropical Protein Smoothie

Calories: ~210 calories

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Add ice cubes to reach the desired consistency.

 

5. Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie

Calories: ~200 calories

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 banana
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Add ice cubes to reach the desired consistency.

 

6. Coffee Protein Smoothie

Calories: ~180 calories

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cold brew coffee or chilled brewed coffee
• 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 banana
• 1 tsp honey (optional)
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Add ice cubes to reach the desired consistency.

 

These smoothies are great for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a quick meal replacement, providing a good balance of protein while keeping the calorie count low.