Happy National Smoothie Day! I’m celebrating by rounding up 10 High Protein Smoothies and Shakes that are perfect for staying cool and energized even on the hottest days of summer. If I’m working outside in the heat, a lot of times I don’t feel like eating a regular meal and will instead opt for a smoothie. They’re also great for breakfast on the go, pre/post workout snacks, or anytime you need a quick, healthy hunger killer.

Skip the morning blender:

Meal Prep Smoothie Cubes!

If you don’t want to bust out your blender every morning, just freeze your already blended smoothie into cubes, stick them in a to-go cup, and pour milk over them in the morning as soon as you wake up. Let them sit, stirring occasionally for about 30-40 minutes while you get ready and voila! Your smoothie is ready to take on the go without waking up the whole family.

I used my Souper Cubes cookie dough trays for this, but an easy-to-remove ice cube tray like this would work too.

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Protein Smoothie Benefits

Here are just a few benefits of protein smoothies and shakes!

• Easy way to get a filling, nutritious breakfast on the go
• Great pre- or post-workout snack with plenty of protein and carbs to fuel muscle growth and recovery
• Can be a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
• Many are high in fiber and can aid digestion
• Can help hide fruits and veggies for picky eaters

Essential Smoothie Tools

A high speed blender will help you achieve a creamy texture no matter what ingredients you include, so don’t be afraid to invest in something good! The smoothie tumbler linked here has an extra wide straw to make it easy to drink thick smoothies.

Vitamix

Smoothie Tumbler

Spatulas

Ice Cube Trays

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Freezer Smoothie Bags

Another option for meal prepping smoothies is to freeze these smoothie bags. Check out my latest book for 5 recipes and tips!

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Recipes

1

Strawberry Dragonfruit Smoothie

15 g protein | Strawberries complement the delicate dragonfruit, while banana highlights its tropical notes in this dairy free, high protein smoothie.

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2

Blue Lagoon Protein Smoothie

14 g protein | This tropical protein smoothie looks like a beautiful blue lagoon thanks to spirulina powder.

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3

Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake

19 g protein | This shake is made with casein protein powder, Greek yogurt, and cream cheese. Tastes like strawberry cheesecake in a glass!

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4

Tropical Crush Protein Smoothie

8 g protein | Get your morning started with this dairy free smoothie, plus a dose of sunshine and vitamin C in a glass!

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5

PB Cold Brew Protein Shake

14 g protein | Freezing cold brew into ice cubes helps concentrate the cold brew flavor in this smooth and creamy dairy free protein shake!

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6

Mango Coconut Collagen Smoothie

19 g protein | This gorgeous, creamy, delicious Mango Coconut Collagen Smoothie is dairy free and made with collagen for an extra boost of protein.

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7

Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Shake

19 g protein | This high protein shake is made with casein protein powder, Greek yogurt, and cream cheese. Blueberry cheesecake in a glass!

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8

Cookie Monster Protein Shake

26 g protein | This fluffy, creamy protein shake is full of nostalgia and little cookie bits!

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9

Peach Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie

35 g protein | Reap the rewards of summer by blending the classic combo of peaches and blueberries with creamy vanilla flavor.

10

Key Lime Pie Protein Shake

31 g protein | Cool and creamy, this protein shake gives you perfectly refreshing island vibes from anywhere!

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