Whether you have a serious workout routine or are just starting out, one of the most important (and fun!) things is to get enough protein into your diet before you exercise. Food is literal fuel for your body, and by drinking a smoothie packed with protein, can not only energize and fuel your body for an awesome work out, but also help build muscle.

Sure, you can throw a bunch of stuff into a blender and call it a day, but for optimal fitness performance and recovery you need a High Power Packed protein smoothie. High powered work out smoothies are a great option because they are super easy to make and quickly digested.

We use Pearl Protein Powder in these smoothies. Pearl powder contains a unique protein called conchiolin, which, when absorbed by the body, coverts into human collagen. It is considered a collagen protein peptide, a versatile source of protein and an important element of healthy nutrition. Pearls nutritional and physiological properties promote joint, muscle, and bone health. You will find your greatest source of protein in high quality pearl powder.

It is beneficial to include pearl powder as part of your daily protein intake, not only for its bio-active properties but also for its rich availability of conditionally indispensable trace elements and amino acids. Best of all, its benefits have been validated by scientific research.

Try one of these high powered, protein rich smoothies to help fuel you up and to give you staying power.

Almond Berry Protein Smoothie

This Almond Berry Protein Smoothie is a great pre-workout boost and is ideally consumed around 1 hour prior to exercise. It is the perfect way to fuel up before a workout! It's loaded with protein to help your muscles recover and keep you full all morning long.

Ingredients:

1/4 tsp High Quality Pearl Protein Powder
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
1 cup spinach, fresh or frozen
1/2 frozen banana
1-2 tbsp almond butter
almonds for garnish, if desired

Directions:

Add all of the ingredients to a blender and start blending on low. Slowly increase the speed to high then mix until smooth and creamy. Pour into a large glass and enjoy.

Banana Walnut Pearl Bliss Smoothie

Supercharge your body with this Delicious Banana Walnut Pearl Bliss. This smoothie will power you up, no matter what your fitness goals may be. This Smoothie is healthy, quick and easy to whip up, and makes a great post-workout drink thanks to it's rich, High protein content.

Ingredients:

1/4 tsp High Quality Pearl Protein Powder
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 large banana
1 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup Greek vanilla yogurt
4 tbsp walnut pieces
1 cup ice

Instructions:

Compine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

Pearl Powder Chia Peach Smoothie

Shake up your breakfast game with this delicious protein, energy-packed Pearl Powder Chia Peach Smoothie. This is also a great vitamin and mineral bomb for an intense pre-workout boost. Vitamins, minerals, proteins, dietary fiber, beta carotene, are all in one glass for your robust and energized body.

Ingredients:

1/4 tsp High Quality Pearl Protein Powder
Spinach handful
1 tbps. Chia seeds
1 Banana
1 Peach chopped
1 cup Almond Milk unsweetened

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except chia seeds in a blender, and puree until smooth. Add chia seeds to a 32 oz jar and pour in half the peach mixture. Put the lid on and shake. Add the remainder of the peach mixture into the jar, attach lid, and shake again until the chia seeds are evenly dispersed. Place in your fridge and chill for two hours, or overnight. Shake well before serving and enjoy.

Banana Raspberry Protein Smoothie

Protein is critical for maintaining a healthy immune system and repairing tissue. Protein is the building block of your muscles, it also creates antibodies and help form new blood cells. You use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.

You should make protein an essential part of your pre-workout, and one way to get enough is by making a high protein smoothie, like this one.

Ingredients:

1/4 tsp High Quality Pearl Protein Powder
1 Banana 1 1/2 cups fresh Raspberries
3/4 cup vanilla almond milk
1 tbsp Honey to sweeten
1 tsp Chia seeds
1 tbsp Hemp seeds
1/2 cup vanilla greek yogurt

Directions:

Add all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. Add a little more almond milk if needed. Add honey for more sweetness if desired.

Serve immediately.

Garnished with hemp seeds, and chia seeds, if desired.

Energy Boosting Smoothie

This refreshing smoothie is made with oranges, cantaloupe, protein powder, strawberries, and peaches will surely pep you up! This energy boosting smoothie is a delicious way to get you going and power up before your workout. This eye opening recipe is not only tropically scrumpdillyicious, but the ingredients are specifically chosen for both sensational flavor and energy boosting.

Ingredients:

1/4 tsp High Quality Pearl Protein Powder
2/3 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
1 cup cantaloupe chunks
1 cup strawberries
1 cup peaches

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smoothie.

Pour into glass, drink, and get going.