Top 3 Protein Smoothies

Sometimes a bite to eat just isn’t practical even when you really need one. Think about it. Imagine yourself knocking back some Tupperware chicken and rice in a business meeting or a steak and sweet potato while driving the turnpike to work. It just wouldn’t work out too well.

It’s situations like these that smoothies come in handy. If made right, they provide you the same quality nutrients the prior mentioned meals will while also leaving you full for hours! With that said, here are our top three protein-packed smoothies that were formed with your fitness goals in mind:

1.The Beast

Description: The Beast is best suited for those looking to pack on some mass. It is thick and has a nice blend of chocolate, banana, and peanut butter. When you taste this you won’t want bulking season to ever end.

Ingredients:

1. 20oz of Whole Milk

2. 1 Scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder

3. 1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter

4. 1 Large Banana

5. 1 Serving of Vanilla Ice Cream

Estimated Calories: 900-1,000 with 50-60g of protein

2.The Berry Blast

Description: The Berry Blast is best suited for those looking to maintain their current physique. This smoothie is medium in thickness and the flavoring certainly mirrors the name. This shake will have you looking forward to tomorrow so you can have another – or maybe you’ll just have to find a way to fit in two a day.

Ingredients:

1. 16oz of 1% Milk

2. 1 Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder

3. 1 Vanilla Greek Yogurt

4. 1 Cup of Strawberries

5. 1 Cup of Blueberries

6. ½ Cup of Blackberries

7. ½ Cup of Raspberries

Estimated Calories: 400-500 with 40-50g of Protein.

3.The Strawberry Banana Burst

Description: The Strawberry Banana Burst is best suited for those dieting down looking to drop some of the pounds The Beast helped add. This is fairly thin, smooth, and simple. That said the taste is so good it’ll have you wishing you could diet forever – which is tough to do.

Ingredients:

1. 16oz of Water or Almond Milk

2. 1 Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder

3. 1 Vanilla Greek Yogurt

4. 1 Small Banana

5. ½ Cup of Strawberries

Estimated Calories: 300-400 with 30-40g of Protein.

***All of these shakes require a full-sized blender***

Conclusion

While solid foods are generally preferred for a variety of reasons, sometimes the situation simply calls for a smoothie. When that situation arises, keep these in mind and give them a shot! You won’t be disappointed.