12 High-Protein Smoothies — Without Protein Powder

By Dominique Michelle Astorino

Updated on 4/30/2019 at 2:10 PM

POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Listen, not all of us were born with the natural ability to enjoy the taste of protein powder, but that doesn't mean we should miss out on a high-protein smoothie, right? If you're trying to up your nutritional content without drastically altering the flavor profile of your favorite shake, we've got recipes that use anything from beans and tofu to cottage cheese (seriously!) and yogurt. Check out 12 of our favorite high-protein smoothies that don't use a bit of powder.

Strawberries 'n' Cream Protein Smoothie — POPSUGAR Photography | Dominique Astorino

Strawberries 'n' Cream Protein Smoothie

Get the recipe: strawberries 'n cream protein smoothie

Grams of protein: 33.8

Source of protein: cottage cheese

Vegan Vanilla Milkshake Smoothie — POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Vegan Vanilla Milkshake Smoothie

Get the recipe: vegan vanilla milkshake smoothie

Grams of protein: 17.4

Source of protein: tofu

Thin Mint Smoothie — POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Thin Mint Smoothie

Get the recipe: Thin Mint smoothie

Grams of protein: 22

Source of protein: Greek yogurt

Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie — POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie

Get the recipe: metabolism-boosting smoothie

Grams of protein: 30.4

Source of protein: beans

Mango Protein Smoothie — POPSUGAR Photography | Dominique Astorino

Mango Protein Smoothie

Get the recipe: mango protein smoothie

Grams of protein: 30

Source of protein: cottage cheese

Chocolate Banana Berry Smoothie — POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Chocolate Banana Berry Smoothie

Get the recipe: chocolate banana berry smoothie

Grams of protein: 16

Source of protein: Greek yogurt

High-Protein Banana Milkshake Smoothie — POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

High-Protein Banana Milkshake Smoothie

Get the recipe: high-protein banana milkshake smoothie

Grams of protein: 20.3

Source of protein: beans

Almond Apple Smoothie — POPSUGAR Photography | Michele Foley

Almond Apple Smoothie

Get the recipe: almond apple smoothie

Grams of protein: 23

Source of protein: Greek yogurt

Vegan Chocolate Milkshake Smoothie — POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Vegan Chocolate Milkshake Smoothie

Get the recipe: vegan chocolate milkshake smoothie

Grams of protein: 22.1

Source of protein: tofu

Samoa Smoothie — POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Samoa Smoothie

Get the recipe: Samoa smoothie

Grams of protein: 19

Source of protein: cottage cheese

Fig Honey Yogurt Smoothie — POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Fig Honey Yogurt Smoothie

Get the recipe: fig honey yogurt smoothie

Grams of protein: 12.8

Source of protein: Greek yogurt

Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie — POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Get the recipe: blueberry cheesecake smoothie

Grams of protein: 15.9

Source of protein: tofu