Protein added in a smoothie recipe can come in the form of soy protein, whey protein, plant protein and egg whites. This page has 3 different recipes on how to make a protein smoothie, using 3 different sources of protein.

Soy protein comes from the soy bean plant. It is processed to the point where most of the fat, fiber, cholesterol and carbohydrates are striped. Soy protein is a good protein source for a vegetarian, and for someone who is lactose intolerant.http://www.nutritionexpress.com/protein/soy+protein/ Soy protein can also be used in place of wheat flour when cooking and baking.http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/soy.html

Whey protein is made from milk. It comes from the process of when the whey is separated from the milk while making cheese.http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/whey.html Whey protein does contain lactose, which is not the best choice for everyone, especially people who are lactose intolerant. The use of whey protein will give the complete daily dietary intake of essential amino acids needed.http://www.wheyoflife.org/benefits.cfm

Plant protein can come from a number of sources. Nuts, seeds, wheat, oats, and rice are some of the examples of plant proteins. Nut products such as peanuts, have about 7.3g daily intake of protein in an 1 ounce portion, peanut butter could be a good flavorful edition to a smoothie.http://www.vegsoc.org/info/protein.html#diet

• 1 1/4 cups orange juice
• 1/2 cup apple juicehttp://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/thermos_ready_smoothie.html
• 1 ripe medium banana, peeled and cut into pieces
• 1/3 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/3 cup frozen blackberries
• 1/3 cup frozen raspberries
• 1 sweet medium sized apple, skin peeled, core removed and cut into cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonhttp://www.recipezaar.com/Apple-Cinnamon-Soy-Protein-Smoothie-292951
• 1/2 cup silken tofuhttp://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/banana_berry_smoothie.html
• 1 cup vanilla flavored soy milk, use less if preferred
• 2 ice cubes, crushed
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

1. Add orange juice, apple juice, frozen blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, silken tofu, and ice cubes to the blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Add banana, apple, ground cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla flavored soy milk. Blend until smooth. Add more soy milk if needed.

• 1 cup skimmed milk
• 1 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup mango, cut into cubeshttp://www.wheyoflife.org/recipes/smoothie.html
• 1/2 cup guava, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup pineapple, cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup almondshttp://www.smoothie-recipes.com/healthy/whey-protein.html
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 banana, cut into pieces
• 1 scoop (or use according to directions) whey protein powder, vanilla flavorhttp://www.theproteinpeople.com/recipes/default.aspx
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 cup vanilla yogurt
• Ice cubes
• 3 drops of lemon extract

Instructions

1. Add skim milk, almonds, vanilla yogurt, ice cubes, and vanilla protein powder into a blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Add fresh or frozen raspberries and blueberries, mango, guava, pineapple, raisins, banana, honey, and lemon extract to the blender. Mix until blended smooth.
3. Add more milk if desired.

• 3 tablespoons peanut butter (chunky or smooth)http://www.foodchannel.com/2005/12/peanut_butter_smoothie.php
• 1 frozen banana, cut into pieces
• 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozenhttp://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-303-309-677-0,00.html
• 1 cup blackberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 cup 1% milk, add more or less for desired thicknesshttp://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=430919
• 1 cup vanilla low fat yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
• Nutmeg to taste
• Ice cubes

Instructions

1. Add peanut butter, banana, milk, vanilla yogurt, and ice cubes to the blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Add strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, honey, chocolate syrup, and some nutmeg to taste. Blend until smooth.
3. Add more milk for a thick or more thin consistency.