With the holiday season in full effect, it can be hard to resist all the sweet treat temptations surrounding you! Although giving into one or two sweet treats here and there never hurt anyone, the calories, fat and sugar can start to add up if you are not careful. Instead of giving into every holiday indulgence you come across, try to tame your sweet cravings with one of these holiday protein smoothies instead!
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
2 tbsp Pumpkin Puree
2 tbsp Non Fat Greek Yogurt
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
8 oz of Water
2 to 3 Ice Cubes
Dash of Nutmeg and Cinnamon
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass, sprinkle with cinnamon and or nutmeg.
Calories: 158, Protein 34 g, Fat 0 g, Carbs 6 g
Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie
1 scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder
1 tbsp Cocoa Powder
2 tbsp Non Fat Greek Yogurt
¼ tsp Pure Peppermint Extract
8 oz of Water
2 to 3 Ice Cubes
1 tbsp of Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Chips
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass, sprinkle cocoa powder and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Calories: 242, Protein 32 g, Fat 7 g, Carbs 19 g
Crème Brulee Smoothie
1 scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder
1 tbsp of Sugar Free Caramel Syrup
2 tbsp Non Fat Greek Yogurt
1 tbsp of Sugar Free Caramel Candy Chopped
8 oz water
2 to 3 Ice Cubes
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass, sprinkle with crushed, sugar free caramel candy.
Calories: 168, Protein 35 g, Fat 0 g, Carbs 7 g
Cinnamon Roll Smoothie
1 scoop of Vanilla or Cinnamon Roll Protein Powder
½ Banana
0.5 oz Chopped Pecans
¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon
4 oz of Unsweetened Almond Milk
4 oz Water
2 to 3 Ice Cubes
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass, sprinkle with a few chopped pecans.
Calories: 387, Protein 31 g, Fat 13 g, Carbs 17 g
Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Smoothie
1 scoop Chocolate or Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Powder
½ Banana
1 tbsp Natural Peanut Butter
1 tsp Cocoa Powder
1 tbsp Sugar Free Caramel Syrup
1 tsp Sugar Free Caramel Candy Chopped
8 oz Water
2 to 3 Ice Cubes
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass, sprinkle a few chopped sugar free candy pieces on top.
Calories: 287, Protein 29 g, Fat 9 g, Carbs 24 g