Almond Butter Banana Protein Smoothie

Adapted from EatingWell's Almond Butter and Banana Protein Smoothie

Ingredients
1 small frozen banana
3/4 c. skim milk
1.5 T. almond butter
1-2 scoops whey protein powder, enough to add 20g protein
½ t. ground Saigon cinnamon
2 drops almond extractg
5 ice cubes

Directions
Blend and enjoy!

DIY Smoothie Pack Directions
Blend everything except the ice and protein powder and freeze silicon 1 oz. ice cube trays. 6 cubes + protein powder in a zipper bag.  Freeze.  Empty the bag into a blender.  Add 3/4 c. water and blend.  Let the smoothie pack contents thaw before blending if you have an older blender, or want a less thick smoothie.  Adding the protein powder thickens and "bulks" the smoothie and I haven't measured how it changes the volume in my DIY smoothie cubes.  

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 374
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13 g	20 %
Saturated Fat 1 g	5 %
Monounsaturated Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 12 mg	4 %
Sodium 114 mg	5 %
Potassium 770 mg	22 %
Total Carbohydrate 37 g	12 %
Dietary Fiber 6 g	22 %
Sugars 23 g
Protein 32 g	64 %
Vitamin A	5 %
Vitamin C	15 %
Calcium	239 %
Iron	7 %

Pineapple Creamsicle Whey Smoothie

Ingredients
1/2 c. Orange Vanilla seltzer
3/8 c. plain 2% Greek yogurt
1/2 t. vanilla extract
3/4 c. frozen pineapple
1 T. good quality thick chocolate caramel sauce
1-2 scoops whey protein powder, enough to add 20g protein

Directions
Blend and enjoy!

DIY Smoothie Pack Directions
Blend everything except the pineapple, seltzer, and protein powder and freeze silicon 1 oz. ice cube trays. 6 cubes + frozen fruit + protein powder in a zipper bag.  Freeze.  Empty the bag into a blender.  Add 1/2 c. seltzer and you have frozen yogurt / soft serve you have to eat with a spoon!  Let the smoothie pack contents thaw before blending if you have an older blender, or want a less thick smoothie.  Adding the protein powder thickens and "bulks" the smoothie and I haven't measured how it changes the volume in my DIY smoothie cubes. 

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5 g	7 %
Saturated Fat 2 g	9 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 11 mg	4 %
Sodium 57 mg	2 %
Potassium 244 mg	7 %
Total Carbohydrate 30 g	10 %
Dietary Fiber 2 g	7 %
Sugars 15 g
Protein 27 g	53 %
Vitamin A	5 %
Vitamin C	59 %
Calcium	34 %
Iron	0 %

Cherry Whey Smoothie

Ingredients
1/2 c. tart cherry juice
3/8 c. plain 2% Greek yogurt
3/4 c. frozen pitted cherries
1-2 scoops whey protein powder, enough to add 20g protein

Directions
Blend and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 211
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2 g	3 %
Saturated Fat 1 g	6 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 17 mg	6 %
Sodium 63 mg	3 %
Potassium 349 mg	10 %
Total Carbohydrate 19 g	6 %
Dietary Fiber 2 g	8 %
Sugars 16 g
Protein 29 g	59 %
Vitamin A	3 %
Vitamin C	12 %
Calcium	109 %
Iron	2 %

Apricot Blueberry Whey Protein Smoothie

Ingredients
1/2 c. water
3/8 c. plain 2% Greek yogurt
3/4 c. frozen blueberries
4-6 dried Turkish apricots
1-2 scoops whey protein powder, enough to add 20g protein

Directions
Blend and enjoy!

DIY Smoothie Pack Directions
Blend everything except the mango, water, and protein powder and freeze silicon 1 oz. ice cube trays. 6 cubes + frozen fruit + protein powder in a zipper bag.  Freeze.  Empty the bag into a blender.  Add 1/2 c. liquid and you have frozen yogurt / soft serve you have to eat with a spoon!  Let the smoothie pack contents thaw before blending if you have an older blender, or want a less thick smoothie.  Adding the protein powder thickens and "bulks" the smoothie and I haven't measured how it changes the volume in my DIY smoothie cubes.  

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 286
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2 g	3 %
Saturated Fat 1 g	6 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 11 mg	4 %
Sodium 59 mg	2 %
Potassium 601 mg	17 %
Total Carbohydrate 40 g	13 %
Dietary Fiber 5 g	21 %
Sugars 33 g
Protein 29 g	58 %
Vitamin A	3 %
Vitamin C	20 %
Calcium	109 %
Iron	7 %

Blueberry Cheesecake Whey Smoothie

Ingredients
1/4 c. water
3/4 c. frozen blueberries
1/2 green pear, cored and peeled
1/8" ginger, finely grated
1 t. lemon juice
few drops lemon extract
1/2 c. 2% plain Greek yogurt
1-2 scoops whey protein powder, enough to add 20g protein

Directions
Blend and enjoy!

DIY Smoothie Pack Directions
Blend everything except the fruit, water, and protein powder and freeze silicon 1 oz. ice cube trays. 6 cubes + frozen fruit + protein powder in a zipper bag.  Freeze.  Empty the bag into a blender.  Add 1/2 c. liquid and you have frozen yogurt / soft serve you have to eat with a spoon!  Let the smoothie pack contents thaw before blending if you have an older blender, or want a less thick smoothie.  Adding the protein powder thickens and "bulks" the smoothie and I haven't measured how it changes the volume in my DIY smoothie cubes. 

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 302
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6 g	9 %
Saturated Fat 1 g	6 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 11 mg	4 %
Sodium 73 mg	3 %
Potassium 369 mg	11 %
Total Carbohydrate 40 g	13 %
Dietary Fiber 6 g	23 %
Sugars 24 g
Protein 29 g	59 %
Vitamin A	1 %
Vitamin C	83 %
Calcium	12 %
Iron	2 %

Chocolate Milkshake Whey Protein Smoothie

Adapted from Men's Health's Double Chocolate Mint Smoothie

Ingredients
1 T. cashew butter, salted
6 ice cubes, ~4-6 oz. -- freeze coffee milk for more intense flavors
1/2 c. whole milk
1/2 oz. 72% dark chocolate
2 T. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 t. vanilla extract
1/2 t. espresso powder
few drops orange extract
pinch cayenne
dash cinnamon
2 t. raw sugar
1-2 scoops whey protein powder, enough to add 20g protein

For Orange Chocolate, increase the orange extract to 1/8 t. or add frozen orange juice concentrate
For Mint Chocolate, omit the orange extract and add a few drops of peppermint extract

Blend and enjoy!

DIY Smoothie Pack Directions
Blend everything except the chocolate, and protein powder and freeze silicon 1 oz. ice cube trays. Unknown number of cubes + protein powder + chocolate in a zipper bag.  Freeze.  Empty the bag into a blender.  Add 1/2 c. liquid and you have frozen yogurt / soft serve you have to eat with a spoon!  Let the smoothie pack contents thaw before blending if you have an older blender, or want a less thick smoothie.  Adding the protein powder thickens and "bulks" the smoothie and I haven't measured how it changes the volume in my DIY smoothie cubes. 


Nutrition Facts
Servings 1.0

Amount Per Serving
calories 371
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19 g	29 %
Saturated Fat 8 g	39 %
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 16 mg	5 %
Sodium 91 mg	4 %
Potassium 527 mg	15 %
Total Carbohydrate 27 g	9 %
Dietary Fiber 4 g	18 %
Sugars 16 g
Protein 29 g	59 %
Vitamin A	4 %
Vitamin C	0 %
Calcium	29 %
Iron	15 %

Ginger Peach Ice Cream Whey Smoothie

Adapted from Peach Pie Smoothie

Ingredients
1/4 c. peach nectar
1/2 c. 2% Greek yogurt
3/4 c. frozen peaches
1 t. fresh grated ginger
few drops orange extract or pinch fresh grated nutmeg
1-2 scoops whey protein powder, enough to add 20g protein


Directions
Blend and enjoy!

DIY Smoothie Pack Directions
Blend everything except the fruit, water, and protein powder and freeze silicon 1 oz. ice cube trays. 6 cubes + frozen fruit + protein powder in a zipper bag.  Freeze.  Empty the bag into a blender.  Add 1/2 c. liquid and you have frozen yogurt / soft serve you have to eat with a spoon!  Let the smoothie pack contents thaw before blending if you have an older blender, or want a less thick smoothie.  Adding the protein powder thickens and "bulks" the smoothie and I haven't measured how it changes the volume in my DIY smoothie cubes. 

Nutrition Facts
Servings 1.0

Amount Per Serving
calories 285
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6 g	10 %
Saturated Fat 2 g	8 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 9 mg	3 %
Sodium 76 mg	3 %
Potassium 321 mg	9 %
Total Carbohydrate 36 g	12 %
Dietary Fiber 2 g	9 %
Sugars 23 g
Protein 31 g	62 %
Vitamin A	8 %
Vitamin C	215 %
Calcium	22 %
Iron	0 %

Orange Julius Whey Smoothie

Ingredients
2 T. frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 c. water
3/8 c. plain 2% Greek yogurt
1/8 t. orange extract
3/8 c. frozen mango chunks
3/8 c. frozen pineapple
1-2 scoops whey protein powder, enough to add 20g protein

Directions
Blend and enjoy!

DIY Smoothie Pack Directions
Blend everything except the mango, water, and protein powder and freeze silicon 1 oz. ice cube trays. 6 cubes + frozen fruit + protein powder in a zipper bag.  Freeze.  Empty the bag into a blender.  Add 1/2 c. liquid and you have frozen yogurt / soft serve you have to eat with a spoon!  Let the smoothie pack contents thaw before blending if you have an older blender, or want a less thick smoothie.  Adding the protein powder thickens and "bulks" the smoothie and I haven't measured how it changes the volume in my DIY smoothie cubes. 

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 235
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2 g	3 %
Saturated Fat 1 g	4 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 10 mg	3 %
Sodium 57 mg	2 %
Potassium 390 mg	11 %
Total Carbohydrate 15 g	5 %
Dietary Fiber 1 g	3 %
Sugars 16 g
Protein 27 g	53 %
Vitamin A	12 %
Vitamin C	47 %
Calcium	13 %
Iron	1 %

Mango Chili Lime Whey Protein Smoothie

Adapted from Mango, Chile and Lime Shake

Ingredients
2 T. peach juice or apple juice
2 T. lime juice
1/2 c. 2% Greek yogurt
3/4 c. frozen mango chunks
small pinch of chipotle powder
small pinch of salt
sprinkle of cinnamon
few drops of orange extract
1-2 scoops whey protein powder, enough to add 20g protein

Blend and enjoy!

DIY Smoothie Pack Directions
Blend everything except the mango, milk, and protein powder and freeze silicon 1 oz. ice cube trays. 6 cubes + frozen fruit + protein powder in a zipper bag.  Freeze.  Empty the bag into a blender.  Add 1/2 c. liquid and you have frozen yogurt / soft serve you have to eat with a spoon!  Let the smoothie pack contents thaw before blending if you have an older blender, or want a less thick smoothie.  Adding the protein powder thickens and "bulks" the smoothie and I haven't measured how it changes the volume in my DIY smoothie cubes. 

Nutrition Facts
Servings 1.0

Amount Per Serving
calories 253
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3 g	4 %
Saturated Fat 2 g	8 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 9 mg	3 %
Sodium 216 mg	9 %
Potassium 463 mg	13 %
Total Carbohydrate 27 g	9 %
Dietary Fiber 2 g	7 %
Sugars 23 g
Protein 31 g	61 %
Vitamin A	23 %
Vitamin C	75 %
Calcium	24 %
Iron	2 %

Vanilla Coffee Frappe Whey Protein Smoothie

Ingredients
1/4 c. whole milk
3/4 c. 2% plain Greek yogurt
1.5 t. vanilla extract
2 t. instant espresso powder
1/2 t. stevia powder, optional
1/2 c. ice cubes (or 1/2 c. sliced frozen banana, not included in nutrition info)
1/8 t. ground cinnamon, optional
1 drop almond extract, optional
1-2 scoops whey protein powder, enough to add 20g protein

Directions
Blend and enjoy!

DIY Smoothie Pack Directions
Blend everything except the milk, protein powder, and fruit and freeze in silicon 1 oz. ice cube trays. 6 cubes + protein powder in a zipper bag.  Freeze.  Empty the bag into a blender.  Add 1/2 c. liquid and you have frozen yogurt / soft serve you have to eat with a spoon!  Let the smoothie pack contents thaw before blending if you have an older blender, or want a less thick smoothie.  Adding the protein powder thickens and "bulks" the smoothie and I haven't measured how it changes the volume in my DIY smoothie cubes.  

Nutrition Facts
Servings 1.0

Amount Per Serving
calories 248
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5 g	8 %
Saturated Fat 3 g	14 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 21 mg	7 %
Sodium 104 mg	4 %
Potassium 220 mg	6 %
Total Carbohydrate 13 g	4 %
Dietary Fiber 4 g	15 %
Sugars 9 g
Protein 34 g	69 %
Vitamin A	1 %
Vitamin C	0 %
Calcium	23 %
Iron	2 %

Blueberry Matcha Whey Protein Smoothie [WIP]

The Blueberry Matcha Smoothie tastes better without the whey, or it needs blueberry nectar instead of milk.  I remembered what I was trying to match was a Tazo Matcha drink that had honeydew melon, and I have not tried to recreate that yet.

Adapted from Banana Berry Yogurt Matcha Smoothie

Ingredients
1/4 c. whole milk
3/4 c. 2% Greek yogurt
3/4 c. frozen blueberries
1/2 small banana, fresh or frozen, chunked
3/4 t. matcha powder
1 t. vanilla
1 T. orange juice concentrate
pinch of cardamom
1-2 scoops whey protein powder, enough to add 20g protein

Blend and enjoy!

DIY Smoothie Pack Directions
Blend everything except the fruit, milk, and protein powder and freeze silicon 1 oz. ice cube trays. 6 cubes + frozen fruit + protein powder in a zipper bag.  Freeze.  Empty the bag into a blender.  Add 1/2 c. liquid and you have frozen yogurt / soft serve you have to eat with a spoon!  Let the smoothie pack contents thaw before blending if you have an older blender, or want a less thick smoothie.  Adding the protein powder thickens and "bulks" the smoothie and I haven't measured how it changes the volume in my DIY smoothie cubes. 


Nutrition Facts
Servings 1.0

Amount Per Serving
calories 399
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6 g	9 %
Saturated Fat 3 g	17 %
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 18 mg	6 %
Sodium 111 mg	5 %
Potassium 842 mg	24 %
Total Carbohydrate 46 g	15 %
Dietary Fiber 4 g	17 %
Sugars 35 g
Protein 39 g	78 %
Vitamin A	3 %
Vitamin C	67 %
Calcium	43 %
Iron	3 %

Chocolate Orange Whey Protein Smoothie

Ingredients
1/2 c. skim or whole milk
3/4 c. 2% Greek yogurt, plain
2 T. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 T. frozen orange juice concentrate
1 t. chia seeds
1 t. stevia powder
1 t. vanilla extract
1/4 t. instant espresso powder
1/4 t. orange extract
tiniest pinch of ground cayenne
sprinkle of ground cinnamon
1-2 scoops whey protein powder, enough to add 20g protein

Directions
Blend and enjoy!

DIY Smoothie Pack Directions
Blend everything except the milk and protein powder and freeze in silicon 1 oz. ice cube trays. 6 cubes + protein powder in a zipper bag.  Freeze.  Empty the bag into a blender.  Add 1/2 c. liquid and you have frozen yogurt / soft serve you have to eat with a spoon!  Let the smoothie pack contents thaw before blending if you have an older blender, or want a less thick smoothie.  Adding the protein powder thickens and "bulks" the smoothie and I haven't measured how it changes the volume in my DIY smoothie cubes.  

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6 g	9 %
Saturated Fat 3 g	16 %
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 21 mg	7 %
Sodium 145 mg	6 %
Potassium 757 mg	22 %
Total Carbohydrate 35 g	12 %
Dietary Fiber 9 g	37 %
Sugars 25 g
Protein 44 g	88 %
Vitamin A	8 %
Vitamin C	82 %
Calcium	62 %
Iron	10 %

Key Lime Pie Whey Protein Smoothie

Adapted from Key Lime Pie Protein Shake

Ingredients
3.5 T. water (or skim milk)
2/3 c. 2% Greek yogurt, plain
2/3 c. frozen pineapple
3.5 T. lime juice (1.75 T. for sweeter)
1.75 t. agave (5.3 t. for sweeter)
1.75 t. vanilla extract
pinch cinnamon
1-2 scoops whey protein powder, enough to add 20g protein

Directions
Blend and enjoy!

DIY Smoothie Pack Directions
Blend everything except the pineapple, water, and protein powder and freeze silicon 1 oz. ice cube trays. 6 cubes + frozen fruit + protein powder in a zipper bag.  Freeze.  Empty the bag into a blender.  Add 1/2 c. water and you have frozen yogurt / soft serve you have to eat with a spoon!  Let the smoothie pack contents thaw before blending if you have an older blender, or want a less thick smoothie.  Adding the protein powder thickens and "bulks" the smoothie and I haven't measured how it changes the volume in my DIY smoothie cubes.  I usually use a banana for an emulsifier, but I don't think it's needed.  I also use the banana to sweeten, so some adjustments to other smoothies might need to be made.

These may seem like odd numbers, but the previous quantities produced 2.5 cups of smoothie, so I've altered it in hopes it will produce only 2 cups.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 351
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4 g	6 %
Saturated Fat 2 g	10 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 11 mg	4 %
Sodium 136 mg	6 %
Potassium 361 mg	10 %
Total Carbohydrate 38 g	13 %
Dietary Fiber 2 g	7 %
Sugars 29 g
Protein 38 g	76 %
Vitamin A	6 %
Vitamin C	119 %
Calcium	116 %
Iron	2 %

Mango Lassi Whey Protein Smoothie

Adapted from Mango Lassi Protein Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients
3/4 c. frozen mango chunks
3/4 c. plain 2% Greek yogurt
1/4 c. skim milk
2 T. orange juice concentrate
1/4 t. orange extract
2 t. vanilla extract
Pinch of cardamom
Pinch of cinnamon
1-2 scoops whey protein powder, enough to add 20g protein

Blend and enjoy!

DIY Smoothie Pack Directions
Blend everything except the mango, water, and protein powder and freeze silicon 1 oz. ice cube trays. 6 cubes + frozen fruit + protein powder in a zipper bag.  Freeze.  Empty the bag into a blender.  Add 1/2 c. liquid and you have frozen yogurt / soft serve you have to eat with a spoon!  Let the smoothie pack contents thaw before blending if you have an older blender, or want a less thick smoothie.  Adding the protein powder thickens and "bulks" the smoothie and I haven't measured how it changes the volume in my DIY smoothie cubes. 

Nutrition Facts
Servings 1.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 399
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5 g	8 %
Saturated Fat 2 g	12 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 18 mg	6 %
Sodium 146 mg	6 %
Potassium 626 mg	18 %
Total Carbohydrate 42 g	14 %
Dietary Fiber 5 g	20 %
Sugars 31 g
Protein 41 g	83 %
Vitamin A	27 %
Vitamin C	105 %
Calcium	51 %
Iron	11 %