Protein Smoothie Bible

Green Machine

Green smoothies are one of the best ways to add some serious nutrition to your body. Superfoods like kale, spinach, and avocado are packed with some of the best antioxidants, anti-inflammatory components, vitamins, and minerals. When these foods are paired with fruits like citrus, pineapple, melon, apples, and berries, they take on some wonderful flavors.

Making one of these nutritionally rich green protein smoothies is the perfect addition to any healthy way of living. As an amazing breakfast, healthy snack, or light lunch, these blends will power your body and keep you energized.

Apple Spinach Sensation

Apple Spinach Sensation

The adage of “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is especially true with this smoothie! When paired with the super-foods spinach and avocado, this smoothie will not only keep the doctor away, but will help you thrive!

Serves: 1 medium (8 oz.) smoothie

½ cup coconut water

1 cup fresh baby spinach (1 big handful)

1 medium apple, peeled and cored

½ avocado

1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

1 scoop vanilla protein

For best results, choose a sweeter variety apple like Fuji, Red Delicious, Pink Lady, or Honey Crisp.

Add all ingredients into blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into glass, and top with additional apple slices, if desired. Enjoy right away while cold.

Melon & Mint

The amazing flavors of summer pop in this protein smoothie! Made with honeydew and cantaloupe along with fresh mint leaves, this refreshing drink is the perfect way to energize your body.

Serves: 1 large (16 oz.) smoothie or 2 small (8 oz.) smoothies

¼ cup coconut milk

1 cup honeydew melon

1 cup cantaloupe

3–4 fresh mint leaves

1 cup fresh baby spinach (1 big handful)

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

Add all ingredients into blender, and blend until smooth. Enjoy right away while cold.

The Perfect Pear

Green grapes, spinach, banana, and pear are a match made in smoothie heaven! This naturally sweet smoothie is loaded with potassium, flavonoids, and fiber, making it the perfect breakfast or post-workout smoothie. It’s the perfect way to refuel your body and get your day off to a great start!

Serves: 1 large (16 oz.) smoothie or 2 small (8 oz.) smoothies

½ cup coconut milk

1 cup fresh baby spinach (1 big handful)

1 cup green grapes

1 fresh, ripe pear (any variety), peeled

½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt

1 banana, frozen

Add all ingredients into blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into glass, and top with additional grapes and pears, if desired. Enjoy right away while cold.

Mango Mojito

Forget the bar scene, this fantastic mocktail is perfect for kicking back after a long day. Made with fresh baby kale, mint, and mango, this refreshing smoothie will help aid in immune and digestive health and slow the aging process.

Serves: 1 large (16 oz.) smoothie or 2 small (8 oz.) smoothies

1 cup coconut water

Juice of ½ lime

1 cup fresh baby kale, stems removed

3–4 fresh mint leaves

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 cup frozen mango

Add all ingredients into blender, and blend until smooth. Enjoy right away while cold.

Peachy Keen

Peaches and spinach come together for a winning combination! This healthy protein smoothie is one that will also energize your body and keep you feeling your best.

Serves: 1 medium (8 oz.) smoothie

1 cup fresh baby spinach (1 big handful)

½ cup orange juice

½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt

1 cup fresh or frozen peaches

1 frozen banana

Add all ingredients into blender, and blend until smooth. Enjoy right away while cold.

Find Your People

Healthy involves having the right people in your life. Toxic people are detrimental to your health and state of being. Toxicity is contagious. Start hanging out with people who are working toward the same goals you are.

Find people who are positive. Find the people who radiate good energy, have faith in something greater than themselves, and who encourage and inspire. Find the doers, the go-getters, people who are continuously looking for better ways of health, balance, and well-being. These are the people you want on your team. These are the people who will lift you up, instead of complaining, criticizing, or try to pull you back into the complacency you’re desperately trying to escape.

Find your people, and you will find healthy.

Pineapple Power

This amazing protein smoothie is perfect after a long workout, hike, or run! Pineapple has anti-inflammatory components, which help reduce inflammation in joints and muscles. Your body will thank you!

Serves: 1 medium (8 oz.) smoothie

1 cup fresh baby spinach (1 big handful)

½ cup coconut milk

½ cup coconut Greek yogurt

½ cup frozen pineapple

1 frozen banana

Add all ingredients into blender, and blend until smooth. Enjoy right away while cold.

Kiwi Honeydew

Those little kiwis pack a serious nutritional punch! Just one kiwi contains your full daily dose of vitamin C, which helps boost your immune system. When paired with spinach, this delicious, refreshing smoothie will help keep you healthy and thriving!

Serves: 1 medium (8 oz.) smoothie

1 cup fresh baby spinach (1 big handful)

1 cup honeydew melon

1 fresh kiwi, peeled

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 frozen banana

Add all ingredients into blender, and blend until smooth. Enjoy right away while cold.

Berry Avocado

The perfect creamy, filling breakfast or lunch that will keep you full for hours. Loaded with vitamins and minerals and packed with flavor, this healthy protein smoothie is the perfect way to energize your day!

Serves: 1 medium (8 oz.) smoothie

½ cup coconut milk

½ avocado

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 banana, frozen

½ cup frozen strawberries

Add all ingredients into blender, and blend until smooth. Enjoy right away while cold.

Bloody Mary Mocktail

An amazing brunch mocktail when you don’t want all that extra stuff! Blend up this delicious smoothie and reap the rewards of vitamins A and C, fiber, and of course, protein. The ultimate savory smoothie!

Serves: 1 medium (8 oz.) smoothie

1 (5.5 oz.) can, tomato juice

1 cup baby kale

½ red bell pepper

¼ cup chopped celery

¼ teaspoon salt

1 scoop unflavored collagen protein

Optional: a few shakes of hot sauce and/or Worcestershire sauce

Add all ingredients into blender, and blend until smooth. Enjoy right away while cold.

Avocado Lovers

One amazing nutrient-dense smoothie that happens to taste incredible! Loaded with multiple vitamins and minerals, this delicious veggie smoothie is an amazing way to start your day.

Serves: 1 large (16 oz.) smoothie or 2 small (8 oz.) smoothies

½ cup almond milk

1 cup fresh baby spinach (1 big handful)

½ avocado

½ cup peeled cucumber

¼ cup whole, raw almonds

1 scoop vanilla protein

½ cup frozen pineapple

Add all ingredients into blender, and blend until smooth. Enjoy right away while cold.

Cucumber Honeydew

Fresh, light, and delicious, this veggie smoothie is the perfect, nutrient-dense drink! Fantastic for fighting inflammation, improving digestion, and detoxification, this will be your new favorite healthy snack.

Serves: 1 large (16 oz.) smoothie or 2 small (8 oz.) smoothies

Juice of ½ lime

1 cup fresh honeydew melon

1 cup fresh baby spinach (1 big handful)

½ cup fresh cucumber, peeled

½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt

¼ cup whole, raw almonds

2 tablespoons flaxseed

Add all ingredients into blender, and blend until smooth. Enjoy right away while cold.

Inner Peas

Fresh, creamy, and loaded with nutrition! This healthy vegetable smoothie contains key ingredients to fighting disease and strengthening immunity. The ultimate drink for cold and flu season!

Serves: 1 large (16 oz.) smoothie or 2 small (8 oz.) smoothies

¼ cup orange juice

1 orange, peeled and seeded

1 cup fresh baby spinach (1 big handful)

½ cup green peas, cooked and cooled

½ cup plain Greek yogurt

½ cup frozen pineapple

Add all ingredients into blender, and blend until smooth. Enjoy right away while cold.