A smooth, creamy, chocolatey, fruity, protein packed refreshing good for you smoothie. Or we could just call it a protein shake but does anyone call it that these days anymore? Does anyone drink protein shakes anymore? Or do we call them smoothies? I think I’ll stick with protein smoothie.
I haven’t made one of these protein shakes/smoothies in what seems like years. It actually probably has been years in all reality. I haven’t worked out in a regular consistent manor since I was pregnant 5 years ago. I worked out some after having my son but it never seemed like I could really get back into it and stick with it.
For me a good workout is cardio + weight lifting. And I mean the heavy stuff. No 5lb dumbbells for me. So just recently, I have been really dedicated to getting back on track with working out.
Now, it’s only been a few weeks, but it feels soooooo good. And don’t hate me for saying this but I actually need to put on a few pounds. Most of which is muscle hence the protein smoothies I’ve been drinking to help boost muscle growth.
The good thing about this protein smoothie is that you can add/change up a few ingredients. I like to add a small handful of spinach because spinach is so good for you and you can’t taste it at all in the smoothie.
You can also sub out the protein powder for collagen powder which seems to be all the rage lately.
Chocolate strawberry protein smoothie
(serves 1)
8 strawberries, frozen
1/4 cup spinach
1 cup almond milk, original (you can use whatever milk you prefer)
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/2 cup ice
Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth.