Plant Protein Smoothies: 8 Easy Recipes That Blend Smooth
A plant protein smoothie is one of the easiest ways to add protein to your day. Blend one serve of Green Choice plant protein with fruit and a liquid and you have a thick, cold smoothie with about 35g of protein before add-ins. Here are eight recipes and the tips that keep them smooth.
- 34.9g to 35.3g protein per serve
- Pea, faba and rice blend
- No gums or thickeners
- Australian made, 84%+ Aussie ingredients
- Dairy free and gluten free
- About $3.50 per serve
Allergen note: contains pea. Made in a facility that also handles milk, soy, gluten and egg. Shipping calculated at checkout. Free shipping on orders over $150.
What customers say
★★★★★ 4.94 average · 913 reviews★★★★★“Loved the taste and thickness of powder as a shake. Will be adding it to my oats in the morning as well!”
★★★★☆“I am not really a fan of protein powder, but the texture was good. The Salted Caramel is ok. The Vanilla I mixed with Milo and it was quite nice. The chocolate sample I had was not to my liking. To be fair, I don’t usually like any of the chocolate protein powders.”
★★★★★“The chocolate is definitely my favourite as I don’t have a sweet tooth. I use the protein powder as a top up or a quick boost when I feel I need to hit my protein goals.”
★★★★★“Great tasting and quality [plant] protein.”
Reviews collected by Judge.me from Green Choice customers. Rating and count cover all products. Individual experiences vary.
The base plant protein smoothie formula
Once you know the formula, you can swap ingredients to suit what's in your fridge.
- Liquid: 250 to 300ml of water or plant milk, in the blender first.
- Protein: one 50g serve (2 level scoops) of Chocolate, Vanilla or Salted Caramel.
- Fruit: a cup of frozen fruit or one frozen banana for body and sweetness.
- Booster (optional): oats, chia or linseed, nut butter or a handful of spinach.
- Blend for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth, adding a splash more liquid if it's too thick.
We haven't added nutrition figures for the extras, so check the labels of your ingredients if you're tracking.
Shop plant protein for smoothies
Every 1kg pouch has 20 serves, which works out to about $3.50 per serve. Not sure which flavour you'll like? Start with the sample pack.
Chocolate
Rich cocoa (8% cocoa powder). 35.3g protein and 2.2g sugar per serve.
$69.99 · 1kg $3.50/serve
Vanilla
Clean and creamy. The most versatile flavour for smoothies, oats, baking and coffee.
$69.99 · 1kg $3.50/serve
Salted Caramel
Sweet caramel with a hint of salt. Great as a dessert-style shake or in iced coffee.
$69.99 · 1kg $3.50/serve
3-Flavour Sample Pack
One serve each of Chocolate, Vanilla and Salted Caramel. Find your favourite first.
$9.99 · 3 serves
Eight plant protein smoothie recipes
Each recipe uses one 50g serve of powder and about 250 to 300ml of water or plant milk. Adjust the liquid for a thicker or thinner smoothie.
Banana Chocolate
Chocolate powder, 1 frozen banana, a spoon of oats, plant milk. Blend.
Berry Vanilla
Vanilla powder, a cup of frozen mixed berries, plant milk, a squeeze of lemon. Blend.
Caramel Coffee
Salted Caramel powder, half a banana, cold coffee, plant milk, ice. Blend.
Green Vanilla
Vanilla powder, a handful of baby spinach, half a banana, pineapple, water. Blend.
Mango Vanilla
Vanilla powder, frozen mango, plant milk, a splash of coconut water. Blend.
Choc Cherry
Chocolate powder, frozen cherries, plant milk, ice. Blend.
Peanut Butter Chocolate
Chocolate powder, a spoon of peanut butter, 1 frozen banana, plant milk. Blend. Contains peanuts.
Caramel Apple Cinnamon
Salted Caramel powder, half a cooked apple or applesauce, cinnamon, plant milk, ice. Blend.
More recipes: 7 protein smoothie recipes that don't taste chalky. Adding vegetables? See protein powder with vegetables.
Make your first smoothie
34.9g protein per serve, about $3.50 a serve.
How to make a protein smoothie smooth, not gritty
| Problem | What to try |
|---|---|
| Gritty or clumpy | Liquid first, then powder, then fruit. Blend longer, and let it rest for a minute. |
| Too thick | Add a splash more liquid, or use less frozen fruit. |
| Too thin or icy | Add half a frozen banana, a spoon of oats or a few ice cubes. |
| Earthy aftertaste | Use a flavoured powder with banana, berries or mango. See why aftertaste happens. |
| Too sweet | Our powders already contain 2.2g to 4.8g of sugar per serve, so skip extra sweeteners and use less fruit. |
| Makes you feel full or heavy | Start with a smaller serve and introduce new ingredients one at a time. See how to introduce a new protein powder. |
For more detail, read the ultimate mixing guide. Making smoothies ahead? Freeze the fruit in single-serve bags, and keep blended smoothies refrigerated and drink them within about a day. Looking for quick shakes instead? See our vegan protein shake recipes.
Not sure which flavour?
Try all three for $9.99, or go straight to a 1kg pouch.
Ingredients and nutrition
Serving size 50g (2 level scoops). 20 serves per 1kg pouch. Figures are per serve of powder, before liquid or add-ins.
| Per 50g serve | Chocolate | Vanilla | Salted Caramel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 866kJ (207 Cal) | 866kJ (212 Cal) | 866kJ (212 Cal) |
| Protein | 35.3g | 34.9g | 34.9g |
| Total fat | 4.9g | 4.6g | 4.6g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4g | 1.2g | 1.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.2g | 6.9g | 6.9g |
| Sugars | 2.2g | 4.8g | 4.8g |
| Sodium | 183mg | 121mg | 121mg |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 231mg | 231mg | 231mg |
Chocolate ingredients
Plant Protein Blend (Pea, Faba, Rice), Cocoa Powder (8%), Natural Flavouring, Cane Sugar, Coconut Milk Powder, Linseed, Sweetener (960, Steviol Glycosides), Salt.
Vanilla ingredients
Plant Protein Blend (Faba, Pea, Rice), Cane Sugar, Natural Flavouring, Coconut Milk Powder, Linseed, Sweetener (960, Steviol Glycosides).
Salted Caramel ingredients
Plant Protein Blend (Faba, Pea, Rice), Cane Sugar, Natural Salted Caramel Flavouring, Coconut Milk Powder, Linseed, Sweetener (960, Steviol Glycosides).
Allergen information: contains pea. Manufactured in a facility that also processes milk, soy, gluten and egg. Full nutrition panels are on each product page.
Plant protein smoothie FAQs
How do I make a plant protein smoothie?
Blend 250 to 300ml of water or plant milk, one 50g serve of protein powder, a cup of frozen fruit or a frozen banana and any extras until smooth.
How much protein is in a plant protein smoothie?
One serve of Green Choice gives 34.9g of protein (35.3g in Chocolate) before any milk or add-ins. Plant milks, oats and nut butter add their own protein.
What fruit goes best in a protein smoothie?
Frozen banana, berries and mango blend well and add sweetness. Pineapple and cherries are also popular.
How do I stop my protein smoothie being gritty?
Put the liquid in first, blend for longer and let the smoothie rest for a minute. A good blender helps.
Can I make a smoothie ahead of time?
Yes. Refrigerate it, shake or stir before drinking and have it within about a day. Freezing fruit in single-serve bags makes mornings quicker.
Can I make a smoothie bowl with protein powder?
Yes. Use less liquid for a thick blend, pour it into a bowl and top with fruit, oats or seeds.
Is it gluten free and dairy free?
Yes. It contains pea and is made in a facility that also processes milk, soy, gluten and egg, so speak to your doctor if you have a severe allergy.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location, and orders over $150 ship free. Orders are usually dispatched via Australia Post within 1–3 business days. See our shipping policy.
Can I try it before buying a full pouch?
Yes. The 3-flavour sample pack costs $9.99 and includes Chocolate, Vanilla and Salted Caramel.
Written by the Green Choice Proteins team, Horsham, Victoria. Nutrition figures are taken from our product labels. This guide is general information, not medical advice.
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