Breakfast smoothies are terrifically tasty, but when you’re not in control of the ingredients, they can also be packed with sugar. A saccharine blast first thing in the morning is not the smartest way to start the day: Your body may crash, and you may experience a headache and crave even more sugar for the rest of the day.
To ensure you’re getting all of those smoothie benefits — hello, protein! — without the added sugar, whip up your own concoction at home. The 20 recipes below will keep you full and fuel you all the way to lunch. Pick a few favorites and get blending and shaking all week long.
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Blueberry Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie
Get the Blueberry Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie recipe by Southern In Law
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Coffee Lover’s Protein Shake
Get the Coffee Lover’s Protein Shake recipe by Love and Zest
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Paleo Chocolate Coconut Smoothie
Get the Paleo Chocolate Coconut Smoothie recipe by Cook Eat Paleo
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Birthday Cake Protein Shake
Get the Birthday Cake Protein Shake recipe by Kelly and Cricket
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Healthy Black Forest Milkshake
Get the Healthy Black Forest Milkshake recipe by Desserts With Benefits
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Pumpkin Protein Shake
Get the Pumpkin Protein Shake recipe by Eating Well Living Thin
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Whipped Banana Cream Cheese Shake
Get the Whipped Banana Cream Cheese Shake recipe by Love And Zest
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Mocha Protein Smoothie
Get the Mocha Protein Smoothie recipe by Straight From The Jar
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Blueberry Coconut Protein Smoothie
Get the Blueberry Coconut Protein Smoothie recipe by Natural Chow
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Post Workout Green Smoothie
Get the Post Workout Green Smoothie recipe by Downshiftology
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
Get the Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie recipe by Love And Zest
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12
Tropical Almond Colada Smoothie
Get the Tropical Almond Colada Smoothie recipe by Haute And Healthy Living
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Blueberry Smoothie
Get the Blueberry Smoothie recipe by Culinary Therapy Online
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5-Ingredient Chocolate Chia Smoothie
Get the 5-Ingredient Chocolate Chia Smoothie recipe by Cooking And Beer
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Berry Kale Smoothie
Get the Berry Kale Smoothie recipe by Domestic Rockstar
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Almond Joy Superfood Smoothie
Get the Almond Joy Superfood Smoothie recipe by The Tasty Bite Blog
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/08/12/Apple Pie Protein Smoothie
Get the http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/08/12/Apple Pie Protein Smoothie recipe by Gimme Some Oven
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Berry Green Dream Smoothie
Get the Berry Green Dream Smoothie recipe by Living Well Kitchen
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PB&J Smoothie
Get the PB&J Smoothie recipe by Kitchen Treaty
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Cookies And Cream Protein Shake
Get the Cookies And Cream Protein Shake recipe by The Seasoned Mom
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