Need a pick-me-up to kick off your day? These are the best protein shakes for energy to whip up! Creamy, delicious, and all dairy-free these energy smoothies are protein-packed and a sure-fire way to give you a boost!
Use them as breakfast shake to start your day or as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Regardless, these protein shakes will help you power up!

Made with a delicious blend of your favorite fruits and indulgent flavors like chocolate and peanut butter, these energy smoothie recipes are also packed with nutrients.
An energy smoothie can be a great way to sneak a few extra nutrients into your diet and keep you full. Plus, protein is an ideal way to kick off your day and stay fueled longer. Learn more about the benefits of a high protein diet.
But are protein smoothies good for you?
Only when made with real, whole food-based ingredients!
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I’ve seen how easy it is to whip up a smoothie that contains more sugar and calories than nutrients… which won’t give you lasting energy.
Instead, use these energy smoothie recipes to boost your health and your energy!
- Easy to make (under five minutes)
- All dairy-free and gluten-free
- Can be used for breakfast or a snack
- Protein-packed (20g+ of protein)
Ingredients In Energy Smoothies
When it comes to learning to build your own smoothie, you want to choose foods that nourish.
Protein: protein is crucial for your immune system, energy levels, feeling full, and muscle repair!
Easy to mix, this collagen powder adds a protein punch to anything you pair it with. Made from pasture-raised (grass-fed) cows there are no pesticides, hormones, or filler agents. Just put collagen protein. Use code mamabear10 to save money on your next order.
Fresh or frozen fruit: this will help sweeten the smoothie so that you don’t need added sugars or juices.
Healthy fats: this is what will make a protein shake taste indulgent and satiating. Fats like chia seeds and hemp hearts are also great protein sources.
Liquids: opt for low sugar liquids like almond milk, coconut water, or coconut milk.
Choosing A Protein
Protein powder is a great way to amp up your intake without feeling like you only eat chicken breast!
But know that all powders are somewhat different from each other. Meaning, that they taste different, absorb liquid differently, and can alter the texture of the smoothie.
Learn how to choose the best vegan protein powder for your goals and difference between collagen vs. protein powder.
Not sure which one is best for your diet? Check out these crazy differences between collagen and protein powder and pick the one best for your goals.
The two I use the most are:
Genuine Health’s Fermented Vegan Protein.
Made with 20 grams of plant-based protein, this vegan protein is dairy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO and certified organic. It’s also been voted one of the best-tasting vegan protein powders.
But best of all is that this protein is fermented. This helps break down the “anti-nutrient” in grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes that often causes bloating.
This protein powder literally gives you the best of both worlds.
Botanica Perfect Protein is a unique blend of quinoa, coconut and brown rice. This makes it dairy, gluten and soy-free, organic, vegan, vegetarian and non-GMO.
Botanica won the Alive awards in 2017 for both Consumers & Retailers choice for functional foods.
It’s a great-tasting protein powder and more similar to whey in that it doesn’t absorb or fluff like many other protein powders.
You can grab it off Amazon
Though vanilla protein powder is the most popular, opting for chocolate protein powder is an easy flavor switch up and a delicious one!
Collagen Powder
Another protein option is to add collagen powder into your energy smoothies. Collagen is the cleanest source of protein and can help boost your immune system, help with muscle recovery, growth, and improve muscle density.
I use collagen powder regularly (in fact, I put it in almost everything!) which means I opt for a high-quality product.
Perfect Supplements collagen powder is:
- 100% Hydrolyzed Collagen peptides (11 grams of Collagen per serving)
- Sourced EXCLUSIVELY From Brazilian Pasture Raised (Grass Fed) Cows
- 100% Natural and Pesticide and Hormone Free
- World's First Certified Glyphosate Residue Free Collagen
- It has no fillers
Protein Shake Recipes For Energy
The following energy smoothies are not only delicious but fueling! They use whole food ingredients to give you energy and are indulgent but healthy.
All of them contain more than 20 grams of protein per serving, and are dairy-free and gluten-free. Scroll through, pick up some new ideas and give them a try!












Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth & Fuel Your Body
The ultimate collection of high-protein, no-bake snacks for busy moms.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Energy boosting Smoothies
Whether or not you use protein powder or plant-based proteins, protein itself contains calories and calories can provide energy. Protein is a quality macronutrient that gives the body the building blocks it needs to do its job and part of that job is energizing you!
Protein smoothies can be a valuable tool in your weight loss journey so long as they are made with quality ingredients, lower in sugar, and fit into your macro breakdown. Protein smoothies can replace breakfast or a snack and can be a great way to fuel up and feel energized.
There are lots of different ways to add protein into an energy smoothie. The common ways are with protein powder, collagen powder, and Greek yogurt. However, combinations of plant-based proteins like chia seeds, flax seed, hemp hearts, and almond butter are great ways as well.
Glenda
What a great resource! Thanks for posting these all together. I especially love the pomegranate smoothie, but they're all delicious!
fitasamamabear
Pomegranate is such a nice bright flavor!
Mandy Applegate
This is a great list! I always struggle to vary my protein shakes, so this is now going to be my 'go to' list - thanks!
fitasamamabear
Glad there's a few new ones for you to try!
MacKenzie
Love all of these protein shakes. I am always looking for ways to change your my regular protein shake. Can’t wait to try 🙂
fitasamamabear
Glad there's some new ideas for you!
Gen
These all look fantastic, but it's salted caramel all the way for me! Thank you for the creative, delicious ideas.
fitasamamabear
Haha salted caramel anything is always a huge hit with me too!
k
Was just talking with a gym buddy about shakes and how we needed to mix up our routine! This is a great list. I can't wait to try the mint chocolate chip one!
fitasamamabear
Haha YES!
Nikki
You're definitely right! I made a high-protein shake, but it tastes more like a dessert!
fitasamamabear
Always a win!
Jessa
The protein shake was so thick, creamy and very delicious. I'm not against store-bought drinks but homemade is just the best since you know what's in it. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I'll be trying the dairy-free salted caramel shake next time.