Written by Jordyn King BS, MS

Making homemade protein shakes can be easy and convenient. When looking for a lean protein shake or meal replacement shakes, you want to make sure it is filling, healthy, convenient and nutritious! It’s also important to focus at the fiber and protein content. Calories should be low, while protein should be high so you can stay full between meals. Remember, whichever protein powder you choose really makes a difference. Whether its whey protein powder or pea protein powder, they have different amounts of protein content per scoop. Keep in mind, always read the nutrition label to look at the protein, fiber, and calorie content and of course the ingredients. Some great tips especially with bananas is freezing fruit whenever they are getting overripe. That way you can toss everything in a blender and enjoy.

Here are 5 High Protein Replacement Smoothies Recipes that can be enjoyed post workout or for breakfast: 

Range of when providing high protein and low calorie shakes: 

Calories: 300-500 

Fiber: 2g or higher 

Protein: 20g or higher, (higher the better)

Additional ingredients you could add to your daily smoothies to increase protein, fiber and omega 3 content: 

Chia Seeds

Oats 

Quinoa 

Pumpkin seeds 

Hemp Seeds 

Greek yogurt 

Cottage Cheese 

Cacao Nibs 

Banana Protein Shake 

Did you know an average medium banana is 3% of your daily value of protein? This high protein shake is filled with banana and the best flavors. The combination of greek yogurt and whey protein powder will keep you full for hours!

Calories 362 calories, 32g protein per serving

Coffee Lovers Protein Shake 

 If you are a coffee lover, this will be one of your favorite signature protein smoothies. This is a delicious coffee breakfast smoothie that includes cacao nibs , bananas, unsweetened almond milk and cold brew coffee. Remember, any chilled coffee will work for this recipe. This is one of the lighter meal replacement smoothies with a decent amount of protein and very low in calories. 

 Calories: 193 Calories, 2g Fiber, 25g Protein, per Serving

Healthy Strawberry chia Seed Protein Shake

This is an easy strawberry protein chia seed shake with only 4 ingredients. This delicious shake includes unsweetened almond milk, vanilla protein powder , strawberries and chia seeds. Chia seeds are packed with omega 3’s, protein and loads of fiber. Chia seeds are inexpensive and a great additional ingredient to add to your daily high protein smoothies. This is a great option post workout or for a breakfast option as well. 

Calories: 195 Calories, 7g Fiber, 22.5g Protein per Serving

Orange Delight Protein Shake 

This is a little different smoothie which includes puree orange juice, vanilla protein powder, cottage cheese, orange zest, and vanilla extract. This taste is just like a sweet orange treat but loaded with protein.  

Calories: 260 calories, 1g Fiber, 27g Protein

Creamy Mint Avocado Protein Shake

Creamy Mint Avocado Protein Shake is packed with protein because of its high protein ingredients including dairy free milk and vanilla vegan protein powder. This just takes 5 minutes to make! It tastes like a shamrock shake with a slightly sweet, minty and creamy goodness!

 312 Calories, 9g Fiber, 34g Protein per Serving

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