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Home » Recipes » Beverages » The Husband Protein Smoothie

Last updated on March 13, 2018. Originally posted on April 4, 2016 By Maryea / 70 Comments

The Husband Protein Smoothie

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Are you looking for a high protein, vegan smoothie that is made without protein powder? The Husband Protein Smoothie is IT!

This is The Husband Protein Smoothie. An all-natural, vegan smoothie with over 20 grams of protein without any protein powder! This keeps my 6'4" husband full until lunch time! A great quick and healthy breakfast idea.

Back in February, when we did the Eat More Plants Challenge, my husband Tim realized he wasn’t getting enough fruits and vegetables into his diet. He ditched his cereal or eggs and toast breakfast for a smoothie that packed with fruits, greens, and, most importantly keeps him FULL until lunch.

Tim is a big guy. He’s around 6’4″, 235 pounds. If he’s going to have a smoothie for breakfast, it’s got to be a SMOOTHIE.  I’ve been tweaking this recipe for the last few months until I finally got it right.

The requirements were tough. No bananas allowed (he doesn’t love them). Must be high in protein and filling, but without protein powders (I’m not crazy about protein powders). Must be filled with fruits and vegetables. This smoothie does all of that and more. In fact, this Husband Protein Smoothie is packed with health benefits. Let’s take a look:

The Husband Protein Smoothie Benefits

This is The Husband Protein Smoothie. An all-natural, vegan smoothie with over 20 grams of protein without any protein powder! This keeps my 6'4" husband full until lunch time! A great quick and healthy breakfast idea.

  • Contains 4 servings of fruit.
  • Contains 2 servings of vegetables.
  • Over 20 grams of plant-based protein.
  • Hulled hemp seeds provide a complete protein, reduce inflammation, have an ideal balance of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids, and are rich in vitamins and minerals.
  • Ginger is another anti-inflammatory food and is also great for digestion.
  • Loaded with fiber which is important for digestion.
  • Spinach is a rich source of many vitamins and phytonutrients, making it an anti-cancer food.
  • Naturally sweetened with maple syrup (never mind the bits of almond butter floating in the syrup in the picture up there–I should have used a clean measuring spoon!), which contains manganese, zinc, calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium.
  • Contains oats, which have been shown to reduce “bad” cholesterol levels and boost immune system function.

The nutritional calculator I use didn’t recognize hemp seeds, so I don’t have a complete nutrition label for you. I did, however, calculate that this smoothie is between 500-600 calories and has between 20-23 grams of protein, depending on how much almond butter you use. There’s not a huge difference in taste between 1-2 tablespoons, but you can taste it more when you use two.

Clearly, this makes a huge and hearty smoothie. It’s definitely a Husband Smoothie in this house. If I was making this for myself, I’d share it with the kids and it’d be perfect. 🙂 This is The Husband Protein Smoothie. An all-natural, vegan smoothie with over 20 grams of protein without any protein powder! This keeps my 6'4" husband full until lunch time! A great quick and healthy breakfast idea.

I’m so happy that Tim is starting his day in such a nutritional way these days. If you or someone you know needs a breakfast makeover, give this high protein vegan smoothie a try!

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The Husband Protein Smoothie

This is The Husband Protein Smoothie. An all-natural, vegan smoothie with over 20 grams of protein without any protein powder! This keeps my 6'4" husband full until lunch time! A great quick and healthy breakfast idea.

★★★★★

4.7 from 13 reviews

This is a high protein and vegan smoothie that is made without any protein powders. It’s filled with nutrients and is great for digestion. At 600-700 calories and 20-23 grams of protein, this is a smoothie that will fill up even the biggest guys until lunch time!

  • Author: Happy Healthy Mama
  • Prep Time: 3 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 min
  • Total Time: 4 mins
  • Yield: 1 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1–2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 3 tablespoons hulled hemp seeds
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into the blender and blend until super smooth.
  2. Enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 680
  • Sugar: 48g
  • Sodium: 43mg
  • Fat: 36g
  • Carbohydrates: 84g
  • Protein: 21g

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This is The Husband Protein Smoothie. An all-natural, vegan smoothie with over 20 grams of protein without any protein powder! This keeps my 6'4" husband full until lunch time! A great quick and healthy breakfast idea.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Marcus Caudel says

    January 9, 2021 at 7:10 pm

    I LOVE this shake. I have been drinking it almost daily for the last 3+ years and have recommended it to many.

    Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Akshay says

    August 10, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    Will the shake still taste okay if you remove the blueberries and strawberries, and only use the rest of the ingredients?

    Reply
  3. Darlene says

    May 31, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    Is that the real nutritional values for one serving. That’s a heap of sugar and carbs, let alone calories for one serving. I would love to try it but not at those values. Thanks for getting back to me.

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      June 1, 2020 at 1:46 pm

      Yes, this is for one large serving. This recipe was originally developed for my husband. It can be cut in half if that suits your needs better. Keep in mind that the sugar are carbs are mostly from the fruit!

      Reply
  4. Renee Maus says

    May 19, 2020 at 10:42 am

    Hello Envy husband protein smoothie can the almond butter be substituted for something else? I was also thinking of adding a banana?

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      May 20, 2020 at 8:58 am

      You can use peanut butter or sunflower seed butter if you prefer. Adding a banana would be fine. You can even leave the nut butter out and add a banana in.

      Reply
  5. Ammara says

    March 19, 2020 at 11:34 am

    Hi! I tried this recipe and I really liked it! It’s a little too sweet but I have a sweet tooth so this works perfectly for me.
    I was wondering if you have the ingredient amounts in grams? It would help a lot! Thank you!

    ~A

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      March 23, 2020 at 8:11 am

      I’m sorry I don’t at this time. I would love to convert all of my recipes in the future so both are available.

      Reply
  6. Katherine says

    November 30, 2018 at 10:49 am

    Hi Maryea,

    Your protein smoothie recipe is fantastic. I would love to feature it in our website Green Thickies.
    Of course all credits will be given to you and linked back to this page. I will not post the actual recipe, but only a small snippet from this page and one photo from here.
    Hope that is okay with you. Thanks a lot 🙂

    Katherine,
    Green Thickies

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      November 30, 2018 at 12:02 pm

      Thanks Katherine!

      Reply
  7. Jenitha joseph says

    September 12, 2018 at 6:36 am

    Are the youngsters in your family hooked to artificial protein shakes after a workout? Now, surprise them with these healthier homemade versions.
    https://www.parentcircle.com/article/6-homemade-protein-shakes-that-your-teen-will-love/

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Haley says

    June 23, 2018 at 9:16 pm

    I made this smoothie and the ginger taste was very strong. I’m going to try it again without the ginger and I think it will taste much better! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      June 25, 2018 at 7:02 am

      Fresh ginger is strong and can be especially strong if you aren’t used to it. I admittedly love a lot of ginger in my smoothies!

      Reply
  9. Christina says

    April 22, 2018 at 4:42 pm

    My husband can’t eat fruit. How will omitting the fruit affect the nutritional aspects? Also, could I substitute the oats for another nut or seed? Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Ben says

    February 4, 2018 at 2:51 pm

    I tried this recipe, pretty good but I just need to cut back on the ginger. Gives the smoothie a lil too much kick (?). Other than that, love it! 4.5 ⭐️

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      February 6, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      Thanks for your feedback, Ben!

      Reply
  11. Kristy says

    November 25, 2017 at 9:53 am

    I just made this smoothie for the first time. It is delicious! I cut the ingredients in half and it was the perfect amount for me. It blended perfectly in the Ninja Pro. The fresh ginger gave it a nice clean and refreshing taste. Next time, I am going to try and leave out the syrup as I believe it will still be sweet enough from the fruit. Thanks for sharing this amazing creation!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      November 27, 2017 at 1:01 pm

      Thanks, Kristy! So glad to hear that!

      Reply
  12. Lauren says

    November 5, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    I like the name! I’ve been looking for something like this for my husband and my vegan daughter who swims competitively! Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      November 6, 2017 at 12:10 pm

      You’re welcome, Lauren!

      Reply
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