DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: High Protein Smoothie Recipes
Get more out of your smoothies with these nutrient-dense versions. Don’t be deceived by how good they taste, they’re packed with nutrition!
by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD
Coffee Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
• 1 cup chilled brewed coffee
• 1½ bananas, cut into chunks
• 1 cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp. ground flax seed
• 2 tsp honey
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp grated nutmeg
• 6 ice cubes
Directions
1. Place all of the ingredients in a heavy-duty blender (one that can crush ice).
2. Blend until smooth. Serve.
Hot Chocolate Protein Shake
Ingredients
• 1 ½ cup almond milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 rounded scoop unsweetened vanilla or plain whey protein powder
• 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 ½ tbsp. raw honey
Directions
1. Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat just until bubbles start to form.
2. While the milk heats, combine the egg, protein powder, cocoa, vanilla, and honey in a blender and pulse a few times.
3. Gently pour in the hot milk and puree again until very smooth and thick.
4. Taste and adjust sweetener, if desired, and serve immediately.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
• 1 cup frozen berries
• 1 tbsp. all-natural peanut butter
• 1 scoop vanilla whey protein isolate
• 2 tablespoons rolled oats
• 1 cup almond milk
Directions
1. Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.
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