This Tajín Tropical Protein Smoothie is a new favorite of mine so I had to share it! It's so creamy, refreshing and sweet with a little kick! This smoothie is higher in protein without any protein powder with the option to add some for a high protein meal or post-workout snack. It's an ideal post-workout smoothie that adds some electrolytes back into the diet. Makes one large 14-16 ounce smoothie that could be consumed as a snack or well-balanced meal.
Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword high protein smoothie
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 1serving
Calories 208kcal
Author Alex Evink, MS, RD
Ingredients
1/2cupvanilla Greek yogurtI used Oikos vanilla bean. Can also use plain.
1cuptropical fruit - peaches, pineapple, and mango are ideal
1cupvanilla or unflavored almond milksub with preferred milk or light coconut milk
1/2-1teaspoonTajín classico seasoningI like to add 1/2 tsp to smoothie and top with 1/4-1/2 tsp
1teaspoonhoney, or more based on your preferenceoptional
1scoopunflavored or vanilla protein powderoptional
Instructions
Add yogurt, milk, frozen fruit, and 1/2 teaspoon Tajín seasoning (or more) to a high-speed blender. The protein powder and honey are optional - can always taste test and add honey after blending.
Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream. I like to add a little extra Tajín on top before serving for that bright pop of flavor with every sip. Consume immediately.
Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream. I like to add a little extra Tajín on top before serving for that bright pop of flavor with every sip. Consume immediately.
Notes
Sweetness will depend on what kind of yogurt and protein powder are used. Some protein powders have sweeteners in them so less honey may be needed. Adjust per your preference!
To make this smoothie dairy-free, use a higher protein plant-based yogurt like Kite Hill and your preferred plant-based milk.
Any of the fruits I mentioned would be ideal for this smoothie - frozen pineapple, mango and/or peaches. You can buy just a frozen fruit medley as well.
Nutritional information is just an estimation and individual ingredients and preparation may lead to slight variations.Nutritional information without protein powder and with almond mik, ideal for a snack: 208 calories, 15.2g protein, 3.6 grams of fat, 7.9 grams of fiber, 32.8 grams of carbohydrates, 765 mg sodium, 22 grams of sugar (0g added sugar without honey), 10% DV potassium.Nutritional information with Fairlife milk or cow's milk will add about 8 grams of protein without protein powder! 1 cup of Fairlife milk = 251 calories, 26.9 grams of protein, 37.9 grams of carbohydrates, 7.9 grams of fiberNutritional information with 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder and using almond milk: 318 calories, 4.6 grams of fat, 800 mg of sodium, 33.8 grams of carbohydrates, 22.6 grams of sugar, 39.2 grams of protein, 7.9 grams of fiber.