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Electrolyte Protein Smoothie

Name: Electrolyte Protein Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 3/4 cup coconut water; 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, about 25 g; 1/3 cup frozen strawberries; sea salt, a pinch; 3 ice cubes

Coconut water and a pinch of salt, added on purpose, for after a workout or a hot day. 26 g protein, 13 g net carbs.

prep: 5 min
cook: 0 min
total: 5 min
serves: 1
level: easy

Per serving: 170 kcal · 26 g protein · 2 g fat · 13 g net carbs

Coconut water carries more natural carbs than the almond milk used everywhere else on this list, and that is exactly why it is here: for the electrolytes, not despite them.

Drink it right away, ideally straight after a workout or on a genuinely hot day, when the extra sodium and potassium actually matter.

Part of our 50 high-protein, low-carb smoothie recipes list.

method

Pour the coconut water into the blender, add the protein powder, strawberries and salt.
Add the ice. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds, until completely smooth.
Drink right away, ideally after a workout or on a hot day.

chef's tips

Coconut water carries more natural carbs than the almond milk used elsewhere on this list. That is exactly why it is here, for the electrolytes.
Use a protein powder with no added sugar. It is the difference between a few grams of carbs per scoop and a lot more.