Enjoy a filling breakfast on the go with this simple recipe for a high protein smoothie made with tangerines, strawberries and creamy Greek yogurt. The combo tastes like a creamsicle!
I’m very much obsessed with tangerines at the moment. I was trying to think of ways to incorporate them into a recipe when a post-workout protein packed smoothie came to mind! For those of you who know me, you know I don’t do or encourage protein powders or supplements. Protein should come from food, and Greek yogurt is one of the best sources of vegetarian protein. The addition of vanilla Greek yogurt into this smoothie gives a delicious Creamsicle taste.
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Although flavored yogurts are a bit high in sugar, this smoothie is the perfect indulgence after a long work-out when the body needs to replenish its stored sugar (called glycogen). The fruit and sugar replace carbohydrates lost during a long endurance work-out. And, an 8-ounce serving of this smoothie contains 7g of protein to aid in muscle repair. Let’s face it, you’re probably going to get more protein by going back for seconds!
And while this recipe is absolutely delicious, you can find out how to make your own smoothie with this simple formula. The best thing about “formulas” is that you can sub in your favorite varieties of fruit, protein, liquid and sweetener. By following this formula, you will make a smoothie that has 300 calories and has 15 grams of protein, aka PERFECT for after an intense workout!
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Tangerine Strawberry Creamsicle Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 seedless tangerine peeled
- ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- ⅔ cup frozen strawberries about 8 small
- ½ cup low-fat milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
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Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Nutrition Notes:
- Strawberries have more Vitamin C than oranges and are packed with antioxidants. Antioxidants have been shown to reduce the risk of several serious diseases.
- Tangerines are another great source of Vitamin C for immune health. Select the sweetest tangerines by choosing the ones that are the deepest orange.
Tell me about your favorite smoothie combination!
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Tawnie Kroll
November 6, 2018 at 10:40 amThis was so flavorful and refreshing – yum!!!
Meme
November 9, 2018 at 12:19 pmWhat a refreshing combination! Even though its the fall it still is the perfect morning breakfast on the go!
Liz Shaw
November 9, 2018 at 2:43 pmBreakfast, snack or dessert? I think I’ll have this for all three!
Lindsey
November 11, 2018 at 9:04 amLOVE the additions of strawberries in this creamsicle smoothie!
Lorie
November 11, 2018 at 11:48 pmCan’t wait to make this for the little guy. He will be obsessed!
Emily Kyle
November 13, 2018 at 1:49 pmMy favorite post-workout smoothie! So good!