How to Make Creamy Smoothie Protein Drinks

Try smoothies in many flavors.

If you want to keep in shape, but still have a sweet tooth, try drinking smoothies. Most smoothies are low-fat, healthy drinks. You can enjoy them as a snack or use them as a meal replacement. These sweet treats are all less than 265 calories and they will satisfy your craving for a sweet treat.

Things You'll Need

• For pumpkin smoothie:
• 1/2 cup low-fat, butter pecan ice cream
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla whey protein powder
• 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 3 ice cubes
• Blender
• For honey pecan smoothie:
• 1/2 cup low-fat butter pecan ice cream
• 1tablespoon vanilla whey protein powder
• 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
• 1 dash of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 3 ice cubes
• For berry yogurt smoothie
• 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries or raspberries
• 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 cup of white grape juice

Instructions

Creamy Pumpkin Smoothie

1. Put ½ cup low-fat butter pecan ice cream, ½ cup canned pumpkin, ½ cup low-fat milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla whey protein and 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed in a blender.

2. Add in three ice cubes.

3. Blend the ingredients in the blender until smooth.

Honey Pecan Smoothie

1. Put ½ cup low-fat butter pecan ice cream, ½ cup low-fat milk, 1tablespoon vanilla whey protein powder, 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed, 1 dash of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of honey in the blender.

2. Add three ice cubes.

3. Mix in blender on medium speed until creamy and smooth.

Berry Yogurt Smoothie

1. Put 1 cup of frozen strawberries or raspberries, 1/2 cup of low-fat vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup of white grape juice in the blender.

2. Add three ice cubes.

3. Mix well in blender on medium speed until smooth and creamy.

References

• Bodybuilding.com: Protein Shake Recipes