WellnessBreakfastsmoothiesRecipes
Have your birthday cake protein shake and drink it, too!
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Kate BratskeirOn Assignment For HuffPostBreakfast smoothies are terrifically tasty, but when you're not in control of the ingredients, they can also be packed with sugar. A saccharine blast first thing in the morning is not the smartest way to start the day: Your body may crash, and you may experience a headache and crave even more sugar for the rest of the day.
To ensure you're getting all of those smoothie benefits --hello, protein!-- without the added sugar, whip up your own concoction at home. The 20 recipes below will keep you full and fuel you all the way to lunch. Pick a few favorites and get blending and shaking all week long.s
1
Blueberry Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie
Southern In Law
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2
Coffee Lover's Protein Shake
Love And Zest
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3
Paleo Chocolate Coconut Smoothie
Cook Eat Paleo
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4
Birthday Cake Protein Shake
Kelley And Cricket
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5
Healthy Black Forest Milkshake
Desserts With Benefits
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6
Pumpkin Protein Shake
Eating Well Living Thin
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7
Whipped Banana Cream Cheese Shake
Love And Zest
8
Mocha Protein Smoothie
Straight From The Jar
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9
Blueberry Coconut Protein Smoothie
Natural Chow
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10
Post Workout Green Smoothie
Downshiftology
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11
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
Love And Zest
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12
Tropical Almond Colada Smoothie
Haute And Healthy Living
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13
Blueberry Smoothie
Culinary Therapy Online
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14
5-Ingredient Chocolate Chia Smoothie
Cooking And Beer
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15
Berry Kale Smoothie
Domestic Rockstar
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16
Almond Joy Superfood Smoothie
The Tasty Bite Blog
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17
Apple Pie Protein Smoothie
Gimme Some Oven
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18
Berry Green Dream Smoothie
Living Well Kitchen
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Cookies And Cream Protein Shake
Th Seasoned Mom
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Coconut Millet(02 of 30)
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Baked Egg And Avocado Tostadas(07 of 30)
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Sweet Breakfast Bowl With Chia Seed Porridge(08 of 30)
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Summer Acai Bowl With Big Cluster Toasted Buckwheat Granola(10 of 30)
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Pumpkin Pie Millet Porridge(11 of 30)
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Easy Spinach And Tomato Frittata(12 of 30)
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Overnight Bircher Muesli(13 of 30)
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Easy Whole Grain Pancakes (Vegan)(14 of 30)
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Raspberry Smash Super Green Summer Smoothie(15 of 30)
Get the Raspberry Smash Super Green Summer Smoothie recipe from Half Baked Harvest
Veggie Breakfast Tacos(16 of 30)
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Raw Buckwheat Breakfast Porridge(17 of 30)
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Toasted Muesli With Almonds, Coconut And Dark Chocolate(18 of 30)
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Baked Eggs On A Bed Of Roasted Cherry Tomatoes(19 of 30)
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Customizable Protein-Packed Oatmeal Cups(20 of 30)
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Quinoa Cooked With Strawberries In Orange Juice(21 of 30)
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Grain-Free Banana Pancakes(22 of 30)
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Whipped Berry Porridge(23 of 30)
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Millet Porridge With Lemon Curd(24 of 30)
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April Bloomfield's English Porridge(25 of 30)
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Wholegrain Strawberry Breakfast Cake(26 of 30)
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Cheese, Vegetable And Egg Muffins(27 of 30)
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Mocha Latte Breakfast Quinoa(28 of 30)
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Red Bliss Skillet Hash(29 of 30)
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Dreamy Orange And Amaranth Porridge(30 of 30)
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