Sip on 20 Grams of Protein With These Quick, Flavorful Smoothie Recipes

Updated on 6/26/2018 at 10:35 PM

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Protein is essential at every meal, not only to build muscle, but to satiate hunger and energy levels. Your daily protein needs vary depending on your weight, activity level, and whether or not you're pregnant — check out this chart to see how much protein you need. For example, a 150-pound active woman needs about 89 grams a day.

Certified dietitian Leslie Langevin, MS, RD, CD, of Whole Health Nutrition says to aim for "20 to 30 grams of protein at each meal." If you have a tough time getting your fill at breakfast, make one of these delicious smoothies — all with at least 20 grams of protein.

Raspberry Vanilla Protein Smoothie

Calories: 312
Protein: 34.9 grams

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Apple Pomegranate Protein Smoothie

Calories: 319
Protein: 23.7 grams

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Vanilla Clementine Smoothie

Calories: 336
Protein: 27.3 grams

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Iced Coffee Protein Smoothie

Calories: 309
Protein: 22.1 grams

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Honeydew Protein Smoothie

Calories: 353
Protein: 36.4 grams

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Almond Apple Smoothie

Calories: 397
Protein: 23 grams

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Beet Blueberry Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Calories: 402
Protein: 34.5 grams

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Strawberry Protein Milkshake

Calories: 397
Protein: 26.8 grams

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Flat-Belly High-Protein Smoothie

Calories: 341
Protein: 21 grams

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Banana Berry Peanut Butter Smoothie

Calories: 332
Protein: 22.8 grams

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High-Protein Banana Milkshake

Calories: 335
Protein: 20.3 grams

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Chocolate Milkshake Smoothie

Calories: 354
Protein: 22.1 grams

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Strawberries 'n' Cream Protein Smoothie

Calories: 302
Protein: 33.8

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Sweet Potato Pie Protein Smoothie

Calories: 304
Protein: 27.5 grams

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Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie

Calories: 343
Protein: 30.4 grams

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Low-Sugar Berry Smoothie

Calories: 303
Protein: 22.3 grams

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Thin Mint Smoothie

Calories: 337
Protein: 22 grams

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Chocolate Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Calories: 342
Protein: 25.1 grams

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