Description
This Key Lime Pie Protein Smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and packed with bright citrus flavor that tastes just like key lime pie. Made with vanilla protein powder and fresh lime juice, it is a quick and satisfying smoothie perfect for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
Zest from 1 lime
Pinch of salt
1–2 cups ice
1/2 wholegrain graham cracker, crushed for topping
Instructions
- Measure the almond milk, lime juice, lime zest, protein powder, salt, and ice.
- Add the vanilla protein powder, almond milk, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and ice to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass or bowl and top with crushed graham cracker crumbs before serving.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the brightest flavor.
Add a frozen banana for extra creaminess and sweetness.
Frozen pineapple or coconut milk creates a tropical variation.
Drink immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours and shake before serving if separation occurs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
