Protein Shake Recipes

For diabetes support

• Unsweetened almond milk — keeps added sugar low
• Protein powder — slows down how quickly fruit sugars hit
• Chia seeds / flaxseeds — extra fiber helps blunt blood sugar spikes
• Berries — generally lower in sugar than most other fruits
• Cinnamon — flavor without extra sugar

For cholesterol support

• Chia seeds and flaxseeds — fiber and healthy fats
• Avocado — creaminess plus heart-friendlier fats
• Nut butters — satiety and healthy fats in small amounts

For vegetarian protein

• Plant-based protein powder — main protein source in most recipes
• Greek yogurt — optional add-in in one recipe

🟢 Green Protein Smoothie

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• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (optional)
• 1/2 scoop plant-based protein powder
• 1/4 small avocado
• 1/4 cup spinach
• 1/4 cup frozen berries
• 1/2 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseeds
• Pinch of cinnamon

🍫 Cocoa Banana Smoothie

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• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 small banana
• 1/2 scoop plant-based protein powder
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
• Pinch of cinnamon

🍠 Beet & Berry Protein Smoothie

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• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 small cooked beet, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup frozen mixed berries
• 1/2 scoop plant-based protein powder
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
• Pinch of ginger
• Pinch of cinnamon

🥭 Mango & Berry Protein Smoothie

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• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1/4 cup frozen mixed berries
• 1/2 scoop plant-based protein powder
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
• Pinch of cinnamon

🥜 Peanut Butter Berry Smoothie

• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 scoop plant-based protein powder
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup frozen mixed berries
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• Pinch of cinnamon

🥑 Avocado Berry Smoothie

• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 small avocado
• 1/4 cup frozen mixed berries
• 1/2 scoop plant-based protein powder
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

🥒 Cucumber & Spinach Protein Smoothie

• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup baby spinach
• 1/2 scoop plant-based protein powder
• 1/4 small avocado
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• Juice of 1/4 lemon
• Pinch of ginger powder (optional)

🥭 Creamy Mango & Avocado Protein Smoothie

• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1/4 small avocado
• 1/2 scoop plant-based protein powder
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• Pinch of cinnamon

🥭 Guava & Lime Protein Smoothie

• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 small ripe guava, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1/4 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 scoop plant-based protein powder
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• Juice of 1/4 lime
• Pinch of cinnamon

🍈 Honeydew Mint Lime Smoothie

• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup diced honeydew melon
• 1/2 scoop plant-based protein powder
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• A few fresh mint leaves
• Juice of 1/4 lime