Smoothies are such a great way to pack in protein during the morning rush or right before or after a workout. They’re simple to make, delicious and portable — what more could you want? But, the problem is, you get tired of blending the same old protein smoothie recipes day after day. We’re here to shake up your smoothie schedule with these healthy, delicious and interesting creations.

Banana-Oat Protein Smoothie

A dose of potassium from the bananas will help protect your heart and aid with calcium absorption. Drink this before a strenuous workout to sustain your blood sugar. It also has a delicious, mellow flavour with the vanilla, honey and cinnamon.

• 2 scoops Tera’s Organic Bourbon Vanilla Whey Protein
• 2 tablespoons rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon pre-soaked chia seeds*
• 2 bananas
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• ½ cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 ice cubes

*To soak the chia seeds, place in a jar or bowl and add 4 tablespoons water for every tablespoon of chia seeds. Place in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. The seeds and water will be become gelatinous. The measure of 1 tablespoon includes the seeds and the gelatinous liquid that enrobes them after soaking.

Peachy Green Protein Smoothie

Start your morning with a nutritional serving of fruits and vegetables, with pineapple, peaches banana and kale. This green smoothie is a quick and simple way to power up for anything.

• 2 scoops Precision All Natural Vegetarian Protein
• 1 cup unsweetened organic coconut milk
• 1 cup frozen peaches
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/2 banana
• 2 cups kale
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

Peanut butter, chocolate and banana is a match made in heaven! No monkeying around, this creamy treat is packed with vitamins and is so delicious you’ll forget how good it is for you.

• 2 scoops chocolate Progressive Harmonized Protein Supplement
• 1 cup chocolate almond milk
• 1 banana
• 2 tablespoons organic peanut butter
• 3-5 ice cubes

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