
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.s

Get the Blueberry Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie recipe by Southern In Law

Get the Coffee Lover's Protein Shake recipe by Love and Zest

Get the Paleo Chocolate Coconut Smoothie recipe by Cook Eat Paleo

Get the Birthday Cake Protein Shake recipe by Kelly and Cricket

Get the Healthy Black Forest Milkshake recipe by Desserts With Benefits

Get the Pumpkin Protein Shake recipe by Eating Well Living Thin

Get the Whipped Banana Cream Cheese Shake recipe by Love And Zest

Get the Mocha Protein Smoothie recipe by Straight From The Jar

Get the Blueberry Coconut Protein Smoothie recipe by Natural Chow

Get the Post Workout Green Smoothie recipe by Downshiftology

Get the Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie recipe by Love And Zest

Get the Tropical Almond Colada Smoothie recipe by Haute And Healthy Living

Get the Blueberry Smoothie recipe by Culinary Therapy Online

Get the 5-Ingredient Chocolate Chia Smoothie recipe by Cooking And Beer

Get the Almond Joy Superfood Smoothie recipe by The Tasty Bite Blog

Get the Apple Pie Protein Smoothie recipe by Gimme Some Oven.

Get the Berry Green Dream Smoothie recipe by Living Well Kitchen

Get the Cookies And Cream Protein Shake recipe by The Seasoned Mom
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