I know these smoothie recipes are simple, but if I can help someone nail a high-protein breakfast/snack, then hey. I know I am always searching and sifting through vegan recipes with extra protein (pregnant or not!)
As always, please note that I am not a nutritionist nor a medical professional, but this is based on reading labels. Always talk to a professional if you are concerned about your calcium intake.
🌿See more of what I am eating during pregnancy.
Chocolate PB Smoothie
This one gets bonus points for tasting like dessert. Chocolate peanut butter pie-like.
You will need:
- 2 bananas (I use one frozen, one regular) – 2g protein
- 1 cup chocolate soy milk – 8g protein
- 2 tbs peanut butter – 8g protein
- 2 tbs cocoa powder – 1g protein
- 1/4 cup rolled oats – 4g protein
- 1 tbs chia seeds – 2g
- 1 handful of spinach (sneaky – and optional for extra folate) – 1g protein
- Drop of vanilla extract (optional)
Total protein: 26 grams
Banana Berry Protein Smoothie
Easy and simple ingredients for a fast breakfast or snack.
You will need:
- 2 bananas (I use 1 frozen, one regular) – 2g protein
- 1 cup soy milk – 8g protein
- 2 tbs peanut butter – 8g protein
- 1/4 cup rolled oats – 3g protein
- 2 tbs chia seeds – 4g protein
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries – 1g protein
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries – 1g protein
Protein total: 27 grams!
Calcium-Packed Smoothie
This one tastes like dessert!
You will need:
- 1 large banana 6mg (or 0%)
- 1/2 cup SoDelicious vanilla coconut yogurt 200mg (or 20%)
- 1 cup almond milk – 450mg (or 45%)
- 1 tbs almond butter – 56 mg (or 5%)
- 1 tbs cocoa powder – 7mg (or 0%)
- 1 tsp cinnamon – 26mg (or 2%)
- Ice
Calcium total: 745mg (or 72%)
Mint-Chip Calcium-Packed Smoothie
It’s like a mint chip milkshake.
You will need:
- 1 cup frozen banana – 11mg (or 1%)
- 1/2 cup SoDelicious vanilla coconut yogurt – 200mg (or 20%)
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk – 450mg (or 45%)
- 1 tbs cacao nibs – 20 mg (or 2%)
- 1 tbs maple syrup – 20 mg (or 2%)
- 1-2 drops peppermint extract
Calcium total: 701mg (or 70%)
Caramel Date Smoothie
Dates for some labor love, peanut butter for that protein, and almond milk for my calcium. I’d say this is a win.
You will need:
- 6-8 pitted dates, soaked in warm water for 10 min
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 tbs peanut butter
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- Pinch of salt
- Handful of ice
