- 1). Add two tablespoons of whey protein to your smoothie. According to an article in The Journal of the American College of Nutrition, "Milk whey protein, including its basic protein fraction (milk basic protein [MBP]), promotes bone formation and suppresses bone resorption in healthy adult woman and men."
- 2). Blend a scoop of soy protein powder into your smoothie from time to time. Also high in protein, soy protein powder is a good choice for people who are allergic to dairy.
- 3). Mix in nut butters such as peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower butter. All nut butters are high in protein, and can give a smoothie an exceptionally rich taste. According to NutritionData.com, only two tablespoons of peanut butter add a whopping eight grams of protein. Add nut butter as the primary source of protein, or in addition to a protein powder. Add one tablespoon and increase the amount up to 1/4 cup until you get the taste and caloric count you want.
- 4). Add 4 to 8 ounces of chilled soft tofu. This will provide a boost of protein while simultaneously giving the smoothie the texture of pudding. If you enjoy chocolate smoothies, soft tofu works very well. You'll have a cold smoothie without an "icy" texture.
- 5). Put an 8 ounce cup of unsweetened yogurt in your smoothie for a treat that will remind you of ice cream. You can add yogurt in addition to other high protein smoothie ingredients, or by itself. It tastes especially good with frozen fruit. Cow's milk yogurt, soy yogurt and goat's milk yogurt all work well in smoothies.
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