Last Updated on September 15, 2023 by Ellen Christian
Looking for a protein energy smoothie? Try this delicious high protein energy shake recipe and start the morning off the right way.
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Strawberry Protein Energy Smoothie | High Protein Energy Shake
It has officially started. One of the busiest times of the year is here. November and December are my most stressful months. My workload increases. I have tons of holiday preparation to deal with.
The rotten weather means more challenges driving, cleaning, and dealing with life. My first impulse is to grab a few more cups of coffee, but that’s not a healthy choice when you usually drink 3 or 4 cups a day on a good day.
A high-energy protein shake can jump-start your metabolism and provide energy for the whole day.
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Benefits of a protein energy smoothie
Drinking a protein energy smoothie for breakfast starts your day off right. Protein energy smoothies or shakes can help stabilize your blood sugar and provide essential amino acids your body needs.
I’m using GNC SuperFoods Spiru-Meal High Protein Shake in my Strawberry Protein Energy Smoothie. It has 14 grams of vegetarian, non-GMO protein per serving. It features spirulina, digestive enzymes, 3 grams of dietary fiber, and all 9 essential amino acids.
And, it even provides 100% of the daily value of different vitamins and minerals.
Plant based protein
Plant-based protein is a great option if you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet or want to support lean muscle and total body health. Plant-based protein sources include soy, brown rice, pea, and hemp.
Each serving contains spirulina, bee pollen, and 14 grams of protein from non-GMO vegetarian sources like soy, brown rice, and pea. These support energy production, and we all know how important that is for busy women. You can find all of these plant protein sources at GNC.
- Brown rice protein is not a complete or whole protein and is traditionally paired with pea protein to complete the essential amino acid profile.
- Pea proteins are commonly high in the amino acids lysine and arginine and are a protein building block.
- Soy protein provides essential amino acids our bodies need for growth and repair of muscles. Soy protein contains no cholesterol and very little fat.
Best milk for a protein smoothie
This Strawberry Protein Energy Smoothie is very versatile. You can use whatever type of milk you prefer. If you are a vegetarian, use almond, coconut, or soy milk. You can use dairy milk if you’re not following a vegetarian lifestyle.
Change the fruit you add depending on what you have. This delicious protein energy smoothie could be made with frozen mangoes, bananas, peaches or any other type of frozen fruit you have on hand.
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Strawberry Protein Energy Smoothie | High Protein EnergyShake
Looking for a protein energy smoothie? Try this delicious high protein energy shake and start the morning off the right way.
Ingredients
- 10 frozen strawberries
- 1 cup of milk of your choice
- Handful of slivered almonds
- 2 scoops of GNC SuperFoods Spiru-Meal High Protein Energy Shake (Vanilla Flavor)
Instructions
- Place the frozen strawberries and the milk in the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add 2 scoops of GNC SuperFoods Spiru-Meal High Protein Energy Shake (Vanilla Flavor) and pulse until mixed.
- Enjoy cold.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 944Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 357mgCarbohydrates: 162gFiber: 27gSugar: 105gProtein: 34g
Ellen is a busy mom of a 24-year-old son and 29-year-old daughter. She owns six blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes that it doesn’t have to be difficult to lead a healthy life. She shares simple healthy living tips to show busy women how to lead fulfilling lives. If you’d like to work together, email info@confessionsofanover-workedmom.com to chat.
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-Cindy
Thank you, Cindy!
This sounds and looks great! It is way healthier than coffee!
That is definitely true, Alison!
What a great way to get your morning started-this looks delicious. Having a protein drink that fills you is a good thing-keeps the munchies away and right on track.
That definitely helps too, Kathleen!
Yum!! I love to make shakes in the morning. It’s a great way to start my workday!
Definitely is, Maria!
This is one of those things that you can enjoy and not feel guilty about it. The almonds are a great addition too. I’m always looking for a reason to eat more nuts.
That is so true, Michael!
Smoothies are a great way to get some extra nutrition in. Your smoothie recipe looks delicious, and perfect for this busy & notoriously unhealthy time of year.
Thanks, Crystal. totally agree!
This is a really good idea for a midmorning snack to keep you fueled up and going!
Totally agree, Louise! It really is delicious!
I bet this would go great with cashew milk- I love that you added almonds. I am always looking for a protein boost mid-afternoon when the lunch hour slips by and I still haven’t had breakfast!
I bet that would taste amazing too!