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A High-Protein Smoothie To Start Your Morning Right
This strawberry protein smoothie is my go-to when mornings need a nutritious boost. I posted an earlier version but had a glitch with my recipe system — this is the corrected version with the nutrition information recalculated.
When the weather warms up I make smoothies almost every day until fall. Lately I’ve focused on a lower-sugar, higher-protein mix that still tastes fresh and satisfying. This version delivers about 35 grams of protein per serving, making it a great option for breakfast or a post-workout snack.
My kids used to prefer a very simple strawberry-banana smoothie without any add-ins. Back then, adding protein powder, collagen, frozen cauliflower, chia seeds, or spinach would send their plates back untouched. Their basic favorite was frozen strawberries, banana, and vanilla yogurt — sometimes a peeled mandarin orange. Over time we’ve slowly added ingredients and now they accept subtle boosts like avocado, frozen coconut, and unflavored protein powder. If you want a familiar-tasting but protein-packed smoothie, this recipe should fit the bill.
A variation made with raspberries instead of strawberries.
Looking for more smoothie recipes?
- Chocolate Protein Smoothie 2.0
- Green Garden Smoothie
- Wild Blueberry Smoothies
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Strawberry Protein Smoothie
Equipment
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1 High-powered blender
Ingredients
- 1 scoop plain protein powder
- 1 cup water or unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 packet frozen coconut
- 1/2-3/4 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup spinach leaves lightly packed
- 1/4 cup frozen riced cauliflower
- 1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 avocado
- 1 scoop ice
Instructions
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Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, add more water or unsweetened almond milk a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Notes
+ The nutrition facts here include chia seeds; you can swap hemp seeds if you prefer.
+ Add extra Greek yogurt to increase the protein and creaminess.