A protein smoothie is breakfast or a snack you can drink in five minutes. These are the nine protein smoothie recipes on our site, each made with our unflavoured lupin protein isolate, with the protein figure taken from each recipe card.
Quick answer: A high protein smoothie is fruit, a liquid and a protein source blended until smooth. Our nine recipes range from about 28 g to 71 g of protein per smoothie, as listed on each recipe card. The highest ones pair 40 g of protein isolate with 200 g of 0% Greek yoghurt and milk; the lighter ones skip the yoghurt.
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All Nine Protein Smoothies at a Glance
Protein figures are per smoothie (one serve), copied from each recipe card. Brands of yoghurt and milk will move the numbers a little.
| Smoothie | Protein (recipe card) | Main ingredients | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iced coffee peanut butter | ~71 g | Espresso, banana, peanut butter, Greek yoghurt, skim milk | 5 mins |
| Strawberry oat | ~71 g | Strawberries, banana, rolled oats, Greek yoghurt, skim milk | 5 mins |
| Cherry flax | ~70 g | Cherries, banana, ground flaxseed, Greek yoghurt, skim milk | 5 mins |
| Berry yoghurt | ~69 g | Mixed berries, banana, chia, Greek yoghurt, skim milk | 5 mins |
| Mango coconut | ~60 g | Mango, banana, shredded coconut, Greek yoghurt, coconut water | 5 mins |
| Tropical green | ~60 g | Pineapple, banana, baby spinach, Greek yoghurt, almond milk | 5 mins |
| Dee's berry blast | 43 g | Rolled oats, mixed berries, chia, water or milk | 3 mins |
| Spiced banana matcha | ~30 g | Frozen banana, matcha, cinnamon, nutmeg, full cream milk | 2 mins |
| Mixed berry | ~28 g | Mixed berries, milk, honey | 3 mins |
The Highest Protein Smoothies (60 g and Up)
Six of the nine sit at 60 g or more. They share one base: a banana, 200 g of 0% Greek yoghurt and 40 g (two scoops) of protein isolate, then a fruit and a liquid.
- Iced coffee peanut butter: a double espresso and 20 g of peanut butter over ice. ~71 g protein.
- Strawberry oat: frozen strawberries with 30 g of rolled oats. ~71 g protein.
- Cherry flax: frozen pitted cherries and a tablespoon of ground flaxseed. ~70 g protein.
- Berry yoghurt: frozen mixed berries and a tablespoon of chia. ~69 g protein.
- Mango coconut: frozen mango, shredded coconut and coconut water. ~60 g protein.
- Tropical green: frozen pineapple and a handful of baby spinach with unsweetened almond milk. ~60 g protein.
Lighter Protein Smoothies
- Dee's berry blast: rolled oats, mixed berries and chia with 40 g of protein isolate, blended with water or milk. 43 g protein.
- Spiced banana matcha: a frozen banana, matcha and warm spices with one 30 g scoop and full cream milk. ~30 g protein.
- Mixed berry: the simplest one here, frozen berries, milk, honey and 20 g of protein isolate. ~28 g protein.
How to Build a Protein Smoothie
- Frozen fruit first: it does the job of ice and makes the smoothie thick. Banana is in seven of the nine.
- A liquid: milk, almond milk, coconut water or water. Less liquid gives a thicker smoothie.
- The protein: protein powder, plus Greek yoghurt if you want the higher numbers. Blend the powder in with the fruit rather than shaking it into water on its own.
- Something extra: oats, chia, flaxseed, peanut butter or spices, depending on the recipe.
Which Protein Powder to Use
Every recipe here uses Lupin Gold, a single-ingredient lupin protein isolate at about 90% protein. It is unflavoured, so the smoothie tastes of the fruit, coffee or matcha, and it is free from dairy, soy, stevia, gums and fillers. It is made to go into food like smoothies, oats and baking, not to be mixed straight into water or milk on its own. Refined in Germany from European-grown lupins and packed in WA. Contains lupin (legume). See the unflavoured range.
Allergen note: lupin is a declared allergen in Australia. People with peanut or other legume allergies should review the allergen information page before use.
FAQs
How much protein is in a protein smoothie?
Anywhere from about 28 g to 71 g across our nine recipes, per the recipe cards. One scoop of protein powder with milk lands near the bottom of that range; two scoops with Greek yoghurt and milk land at the top.
Are these smoothies dairy-free?
No. Every recipe here uses dairy milk, Greek yoghurt, or both (the berry blast uses water or milk). The protein powder itself contains no dairy, but the protein figures on the cards assume the ingredients as written, so swapping the yoghurt or milk will change them.
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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Protein figures are approximate and come from each recipe card. It is not individual medical or dietary advice - please speak with your healthcare professional for personalised guidance.
