Tropical Sunrise Protein Smoothie
A bright, layered smoothie for a slow weekend breakfast, built on orange juice, mango, and pineapple.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 345calories
- 27 gprotein
Three fruits and a little orange juice give this smoothie a flavor close to a tropical breakfast buffet. The mango makes it thick, the pineapple adds tartness, and the banana rounds it out.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- ¾ cup orange juice
- ½ cup frozen mango chunks
- ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks
- ½ medium banana
- 3 ice cubes
Method
- Add the orange juice, protein powder, banana, mango, and pineapple to the blender.
- Add the ice.
- Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, until completely smooth.
- Pour and drink while cold.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 345 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 44 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.
Tips
- Orange juice with pulp adds fiber. Use it if you like the texture.
- Acidic juice can make dairy protein thicken slightly. Blend and drink soon after.
Swaps and variations
- Use coconut water in place of the orange juice to lower the sugar.
- Add a scoop of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.
