{"id":2228,"date":"2015-11-21T22:46:13","date_gmt":"2015-11-21T22:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.informed-nutrition.com\/?p=2228"},"modified":"2016-10-18T17:38:47","modified_gmt":"2016-10-18T17:38:47","slug":"10-mind-blowing-protein-shake-recipes-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/nutrition\/fat-loss\/10-mind-blowing-protein-shake-recipes-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Mind-Blowing Protein Shake Recipes for Weight Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2281 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/10-Mind-Blowing-Protein-Shake-Recipes-for-Weight-Loss.jpg\" alt=\"10-Mind-Blowing-Protein-Shake-Recipes-for-Weight-Loss\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/10-Mind-Blowing-Protein-Shake-Recipes-for-Weight-Loss.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/10-Mind-Blowing-Protein-Shake-Recipes-for-Weight-Loss-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/10-Mind-Blowing-Protein-Shake-Recipes-for-Weight-Loss-765x510.jpg 765w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/>Losing weight can be a challenge, especially when temptation is in our faces every time we walk into the kitchen.\u00a0 With some pre-planning, many of the reasons to eat something that is not beneficial to your diet can be decreased.\u00a0 Eating healthy and with the goal of weight loss doesn\u2019t have to be boring or tasteless.<\/p>\n<p>Protein shakes and smoothies can be a satisfying way to beat the cravings and not make you feel like you are missing out on the foods you enjoy. \u00a0We\u2019ve looked around the web for the tastiest shake and smoothie recipes and came up with ten mind-blowing protein shake recipes for weight loss that will help you get started!<\/p>\n<h3>1. Key Lime Pie Protein Shake<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2229\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/key-lime-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"key lime\" width=\"200\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/key-lime-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/key-lime.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cup Fat free cottage cheese*<\/li>\n<li>1 Scoop vanilla protein powder<\/li>\n<li>1 tbs Lime juice \u2013 key lime juice if you can find it.<\/li>\n<li>5-10 Ice cubes \u2013 5 cubes for a thinner shake, more for a thicker one<\/li>\n<li>1\/2-1 cup Water<\/li>\n<li>2-4 packets Stevia or 1\/4-1 tsp no calorie sweetener of choice<\/li>\n<li>2-3 drops Green food coloring, or a handful of spinach to make it green<\/li>\n<li>Optional: 1 tbs sugar free vanilla instant pudding mix<\/li>\n<li>Optional: 1\/2 tsp xanthan gum (for additional thickness)<\/li>\n<li>Optional: 1 crushed graham cracker \u2013 for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*If lactose intolerant, use silken or soft tofu.<\/p>\n<p>Blend all ingredients (except the graham cracker) until desired consistency is reached.\u00a0 Top with crushed graham cracker.<\/p>\n<p>Serves 1 &#8211; 180 Cal, 0g fat, 7g Carbohydrate, 0g Fiber, 4g Sugar, 36g Protein<\/p>\n<p>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dashingdish.com\/recipe\/key-lime-pie-protein-shake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dashingdish.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. Dark Chocolate Peppermint Protein Shake<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2230\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/dark-chocolate-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"dark chocolate\" width=\"201\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/dark-chocolate-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/dark-chocolate-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/dark-chocolate-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/dark-chocolate.jpg 470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 large banana, frozen<\/li>\n<li>2-3 ice cubes<\/li>\n<li>1 cup almond milk (or other non dairy milk)<\/li>\n<li>1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons high quality coco powder<\/li>\n<li>Pinch of salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon peppermint extract<\/li>\n<li>Optional: 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips<\/li>\n<li>Optional toppings: whipped cream or Greek yogurt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Blend all ingredients until smooth.<\/p>\n<p>Serves 1 &#8211; 277 Cal, 4g fat, 32g Carbohydrate, 9g Fiber, 20g Sugar, 12g Protein<\/p>\n<p>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/fitfoodiefinds.com\/2013\/12\/dark-chocolate-peppermint-protein-shake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fitfoodiefinds.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. Almond Butter Protein Smoothie<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2231\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/almond-butter-230x300.jpg\" alt=\"almond butter\" width=\"201\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/almond-butter-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/almond-butter.jpg 516w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 large frozen banana<\/li>\n<li>1 cup unsweetened almond milk<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon unsweetened almond butter<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon chia seeds<\/li>\n<li>Optional Add-ins: Cinnamon, Maca Powder, Cacao Powder, Blueberries (or other fruits), or Spinach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Serves 1 &#8211; 305 Cal, 14g fat, 33g Carbohydrate, 11g Fiber, 20g Sugar, 10g Protein<\/p>\n<p>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theroastedroot.net\/almond-butter-chia-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Theroastedroot.net<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. French Toast Protein Shake<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2236\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/french-toast-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"french toast\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/french-toast-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/french-toast.jpg 309w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cup Fat free cottage cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 Scoop vanilla protein powder<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp Maple extract (or 2 Tbs sugar free maple syrup)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp Cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>Dash Nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice<\/li>\n<li>3-5 Stevia packets or no calorie sweetener, to taste<\/li>\n<li>1\/2-1 cup Water<\/li>\n<li>5-10 Ice Cubes<\/li>\n<li>Optional: 1\/2 tsp xanthan gum and 1\/2 tsp butter extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Blend until smooth and top with fat free whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.<\/p>\n<p>Serves 1 &#8211; 180 Cal, 0g fat, 7g Carbohydrate, 0g Fiber, 4g Sugar, 36g Protein<\/p>\n<p>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dashingdish.com\/recipe\/french-toast-protein-shake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dashingdish.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2237\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/swet-spinach.jpg\" alt=\"swet spinach\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/swet-spinach.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/swet-spinach-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/swet-spinach-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>5. Sweet Spinach Smoothie<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>6 ounces plain nonfat Greek yogurt<\/li>\n<li>2 cups spinach leaves, packed<\/li>\n<li>1 ripe pear, peeled, cored, and chopped<\/li>\n<li>15 green or red grapes<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons chopped avocado<\/li>\n<li>1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Blend until smooth<\/p>\n<p>Serves 1 &#8211; 316 Cal, 6g Fat, 52g Carbohydrate, 9g Fiber, 21g Protein<\/p>\n<p>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fitnessmagazine.com\/recipes\/drink\/smoothie\/diet-smoothie-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fitnessmagazine.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>6. Banana Bread Protein Smoothie<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/banana-bread-smoothie.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2242\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/banana-bread-smoothie.jpg\" alt=\"banana bread smoothie\" width=\"210\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/banana-bread-smoothie.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/banana-bread-smoothie-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup vanilla almond milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 medium banana (frozen or fresh)<\/li>\n<li>1 scoop vanilla protein powder<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons chopped walnuts<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon nutmeg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Serves 1 &#8211; 412 Cal, 13.1g Fat, 40.8g Carbohydrate, 5.8g Fiber, 23.5g Sugar, 34.5g Protein<\/p>\n<p>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.popsugar.com\/fitness\/Banana-Bread-Protein-Smoothie-34684213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Popsugar.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>7.Harley Pasternak\u2019s Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Smoothie<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2243\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/apple-cinnamon.jpg\" alt=\"apple cinnamon\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/apple-cinnamon.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/apple-cinnamon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/apple-cinnamon-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>5 raw almonds<\/li>\n<li>1 red apple<\/li>\n<li>1 banana<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup nonfat milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon cinnamon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chop apples and almonds into small pieces.\u00a0 Blend all ingredients together until smooth.<\/p>\n<p>Serves 1 &#8211; 397 Cal, 3.5g Fat, 71.9g Carbohydrate, 8.5g Fiber, 48.8g Sugar, 23.7g Protein<\/p>\n<p>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.popsugar.com\/fitness\/Harley-Pasternak-Breakfast-Smoothie-Recipe-25151750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Popsugar.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>8. Black Forest Protein Shake<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2232\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/black-forest-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"black forest\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/black-forest-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/black-forest.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 scoop chocolate protein powder<\/li>\n<li>1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or soy or skim milk)<\/li>\n<li>1 banana<\/li>\n<li>1 heaping cup frozen dark sweet cherries<\/li>\n<li>3-5 ice cubes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Blend all ingredients until smooth.<\/p>\n<p>Serves 1 &#8211; 330 Cal, 5.2g Fat, 56.8g Carbohydrate, 8.8g Fiber, 23.2g Protein<\/p>\n<p>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/black-forest-protein-shake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dailyburn.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>9. Mango Lassi Protein Smoothie<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2244\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/mango-lassi-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"mango lassi\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/mango-lassi-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/mango-lassi.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>3\/4 cup frozen mango chunks<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup (one 6-ounce container) plain nonfat Greek yogurt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup cold water<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon maple syrup<\/li>\n<li>Dash of vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>Pinch of cardamom<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon chopped pistachios<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Save pistachios and blend the rest of the ingredients.\u00a0 Pour into glass and top with pistachios.<\/p>\n<p>Serves 1 &#8211; 200 Cal, 1.5g Fat, 26g Carbohydrate, 2g Fiber, 18g Protein<\/p>\n<p>Dailyburn<\/p>\n<h2>10. Make Your Own!<\/h2>\n<p>It is easy to create your own protein shake or smoothie recipe to help with weight loss if you follow these few guidelines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup of a liquid per serving \u2013 it can be anything: skim milk, water, juice, soy or almond milk, or coconut water to name a few ideas.<\/li>\n<li>Protein \u2013 the leaner the better. Don\u2019t limit yourself to just protein powder.\u00a0 Tofu, low fat cottage cheese, or Greek yogurt are nice substitutions.<\/li>\n<li>Healthy Fat \u2013 try to choose an unsaturated fat like avocado, seeds, or nuts and keep it to only a tablespoon or two at the most.<\/li>\n<li>Fiber \u2013 Fruits and vegetables have high amounts of fiber and low to no fat. Berries tend to have the highest fiber to sugar ratio and vegetables like spinach and cucumber have relatively mild flavors that can be masked by other ingredients.<\/li>\n<li>Use frozen fruit, like bananas and blueberries, instead of ice. It adds flavor and nutrition and doesn\u2019t water down the shake.<\/li>\n<li>Measure all your ingredients. It is easy to underestimate how much you are really adding which can up the calories or fat without knowing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Protein smoothies and shakes are a great way to satisfy cravings and add needed nutrition without the daily calorie budget.\u00a0 In order to lose weight, it is important to know the daily budget of calories to achieve your goals.\u00a0 I provided the amount of calories in the shakes, but if we have enough interest, then I can offer personalized diet plans and future information on this subject.<\/p>\n<p>If you are unsure of what protein powder you need to meet your needs, check out <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">the best protein powders\u2019 page<\/span>; that will guide you to finding the best one for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Losing weight can be a challenge, especially when temptation is in our faces every time we walk into the kitchen.\u00a0 With some pre-planning, many of the reasons to eat something that is not beneficial to your diet can be decreased.\u00a0 Eating healthy and with the goal of weight loss doesn\u2019t have to be boring or &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2232,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[95,107,105],"tags":[103,106],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2228"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2228"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2228\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2228"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2228"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2228"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}