Protein is essential at every meal, not only to build muscle, but to satiate hunger and energy levels. Your daily protein needs vary depending on your weight, activity level, and whether or not you're pregnant — check out this chart to see how much protein you need [1]. For example, a 150-pound active woman needs about 89 grams a day.
Certified dietitian Leslie Langevin, MS, RD, CD, of Whole Health Nutrition [2] says to aim for "20 to 30 grams of protein at each meal [3]." If you have a tough time getting your fill at breakfast, make one of these delicious smoothies — all with at least 20 grams of protein.
Raspberry Vanilla Protein Smoothie
Calories: 312
Protein: 34.9 grams
Get the recipe: raspberry vanilla protein smoothie [4]
Apple Pomegranate Protein Smoothie
Calories: 319
Protein: 23.7 grams
Get the recipe: apple pomegranate protein smoothie [5]
Vanilla Clementine Smoothie
Calories: 336
Protein: 27.3 grams
Get the recipe: vanilla clementine smoothie [6]
Iced Coffee Protein Smoothie
Calories: 309
Protein: 22.1 grams
Get the recipe: iced coffee protein smoothie [7]
Honeydew Protein Smoothie
Calories: 353
Protein: 36.4 grams
Get the recipe: honeydew protein smoothie [8]
Almond Apple Smoothie
Calories: 397
Protein: 23 grams
Get the recipe: almond apple smoothie [9]
Beet Blueberry Chocolate Protein Smoothie
Calories: 402
Protein: 34.5 grams
Get the recipe: beet blueberry chocolate protein smoothie [10]
Strawberry Protein Milkshake
Calories: 397
Protein: 26.8 grams
Get the recipe: strawberry protein milkshake [11]
Flat-Belly High-Protein Smoothie
Calories: 341
Protein: 21 grams
Get the recipe: flat-belly high-protein smoothie [12]
Banana Berry Peanut Butter Smoothie
Calories: 332
Protein: 22.8 grams
Get the recipe: banana berry peanut butter smoothie [13]
High-Protein Banana Milkshake
Calories: 335
Protein: 20.3 grams
Get the recipe: high-protein banana milkshake [14]
Chocolate Milkshake Smoothie
Calories: 354
Protein: 22.1 grams
Get the recipe: vegan chocolate milkshake smoothie [15]
Strawberries 'n' Cream Protein Smoothie
Calories: 302
Protein: 33.8
Get the recipe: strawberries 'n cream protein smoothie [16]
Sweet Potato Pie Protein Smoothie
Calories: 304
Protein: 27.5 grams
Get the recipe: sweet potato pie protein smoothie [17]
Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie
Calories: 343
Protein: 30.4 grams
Get the recipe: metabolism-boosting smoothie [18]
Low-Sugar Berry Smoothie
Calories: 303
Protein: 22.3 grams
Get the recipe: low-sugar berry smoothie smoothie [19]
Thin Mint Smoothie
Calories: 337
Protein: 22 grams
Get the recipe: Thin Mint smoothie [20]
Chocolate Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Calories: 342
Protein: 25.1 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate strawberry banana smoothie [21]