High Protein Summertime Smoothies

When the temperature begins to creep up outside and you find your appetite seems to have disappeared, it might be a good idea to consider replacing your usual meal with a smoothie. You still do need to ensure you are getting enough nutrition for the day and skipping meals is definitely not the way to do that. Since smoothies feel much lighter in your stomach, so long as they are supplying you with some healthy fats, protein and carbohydrates you will definitely be meeting your needs. Add a few stir-fried vegetables since those are nice and light as well (maybe a cold salad if you are really hot) and then you will also be sure to be getting plenty of anti-oxidants too. Those are also really important for maintaining a healthy immune system and fighting off diseases.

Below are a few smoothie recipes you can try. If there is a particular seasonal fruit that you really enjoy, definitely do not be scared to replace this with one that's in there. Having a good variety in your diet will not only prevent dietary boredom from sinking in but will also offer you a wider array of nutrients. Take advantage of frozen fruit also, which are particularly good in smoothies since they help to add a thicker consistency to the drink.

Choco-Banana Shake

2 scoops chocolate protein powder

1 tbsp peanut butter

½ banana

1 tbsp flaxseed oil

8 oz milk

3 ice cubes

Place ice cubes in blender and crush slightly. Add remaining ingredients and then blend some more, until desired shake consistency is reached.

Strawberry Ice Cream Shake

1 scoop strawberry flavoured protein powder

1 scoop low-fat strawberry ice cream

1 tbsp flaxseed oil

8 oz milk

1 cup frozen strawberries

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Mango-Peach Pizzazz

2 scoops vanilla protein powder

½ cup orange juice

1 sliced mango

1 cup frozen peaches

4 oz skim milk

5 ice cubes

Place ice in the blender and pulse blend until slightly crushed. Next add in the remaining ingredients and continue to blend until desired shake consistency is reached.

Butterscotch Temptation Shake

1 scoop Vanilla protein powder

½ cup fat free frozen whipped topping

2 tbsp powdered butterscotch pudding

½ banana

½ cup skim milk

½ cup water

4 ice cubes

1 packet artificial sweetener

Add all the ingredients into a blender and blend until mixed. If you want to make it taste even more like butterscotch, add in some Dymatize Brand Butter Cream Toffee flavoured protein powder in replacement of the vanilla.

Lemon And Raspberry Summer Shake

2 scoops vanilla protein powder

1 cup raspberries

1 tbsp lemon juice

8 oz water

½ cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

So next time you are looking for a quick and healthy snack, consider one of these options. They are great summertime recipes that will not only cool you down but also help you reach your quota of 10 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.

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