The Protein Smoothie Bible: Fuel Your Body, Energize Your Life, and Lose Weight

By Erin Indahl-Fink

From the creator of the successful food blog Delightful E Made, a collection of healthy smoothies packed with protein!

Loaded with fresh, simple ingredients, The Protein Smoothie Bible brings together protein, nutrition, and flavor in delicious, easy-to-make smoothies. This approachable guide to blending up smoothie success in your kitchen is the perfect way to become a healthier, happier, more energetic you! You’ll love creations such as the Strawberry Citrus Sunrise, Perfect Pear, Peach Powerhouse, and Chocolate-Covered Cherry.

This smoothie collection is perfect for:

• Anyone wanting healthier breakfast, snack, and lunch options! Eliminate the junk and swap in a healthy, protein-packed smoothie—you’ll look and feel a million times better!
• Busy people who don’t have much time to fix something healthy and nutritious. P.S., you can eliminate that 3 p.m. slump!
• Athletes and fitness enthusiasts who want more options to power their workouts. Protein smoothies with real food are the perfect pre- and post-workout fuel!
• Parents who want healthy snack and lunch ideas for their kids that they’ll actually like and eat!
• Anyone looking to lose a few pounds! Protein smoothies made with yummy fruits and vegetables are the perfect way to not only add good nutrition to your body, but also help keep you fuller, longer! No depravation necessary.
  
  The Protein Smoothie Bible is the perfect tool to bring nutrition to your life with simple, everyday ingredients. No weirdo ingredients that you’ve never heard of here—just simple, fresh food that will help you look and feel amazing!

 

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Skyhorse
• Release date: Apr 2, 2019
• ISBN: 9781510742178

Erin Indahl-Fink

Erin Indahl-Fink is the photographer and writer behind the successful food blog Delightful E Made. Her delicious recipes have been featured in numerous online and print publications including Redbook, Country Living, Cabin Living, Buzzfeed, Huff Post, Today Food, Parade magazine, Fitness magazine, and Women’s Day magazine. Erin and her husband, Jason, live in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., with their son, Harrison.

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Copyright © 2019 by Erin Indahl-Fink

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available on file.

Cover design by Qualcom

Cover photo credit: Erin Indahl-Fink

Print ISBN: 978-1-5107-4216-1

Ebook ISBN: 978-1-5107-4217-8

Printed in China

For Harrison,

my sweetest and most amazing creation

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Prepping for Success

Choose the right tools and ingredients to get your healthy protein smoothie journey off to a successful start. Learn about protein options available and how they can best fuel your body and lifestyle.

Chapter 2: Breakfast Blends

Get your day off to a great start with these healthy, protein-packed smoothies that will keep you full and fueled for your day.

Chapter 3: Fruity Favorites

Fresh and frozen fruits are the highlight of these flavor-packed smoothies. Take advantage of seasonal and local favorites that will get your taste buds excited!

Chapter 4: Green Machine

Don’t forget about blending up some green! These smoothies feature green superfoods that are not only delicious and highly nutritious, but also an amazing way to boost your energy and fuel your day.

Chapter 5: Road to Recovery

These simple, delicious recovery smoothies are the perfect way to restore energy and depleted nutrients after a tough workout. Fantastic for those just starting their fitness journey or the seasoned athlete.

Chapter 6: Meal Replacement

Healthy, filling, and completely delicious, these meal replacement smoothie recipes are the perfect breakfast or lunchtime option for a busy schedule.

Chapter 7: Decadent Dessert Blends

Craving something sweet, but don’t want to break the bank on a decadent, calorie-laden dessert? These delicious sweet smoothies are fantastic for indulging the fiercest sweet tooth.

Chapter 8: Kids in the Kitchen

These fun, easy, and nutritious smoothie options are the perfect way to get kids in the kitchen and excited about blending up some nutritious treats!

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Index

Conversion Charts

Introduction

Hello, my name is Erin and I'm the author of The Protein Smoothie Bible. I’m a happily busy mom, wife, food writer, photographer, and small business owner doing my best to juggle multiple balls in the air all at once. Just like many, I’m trying to balance my kids’ school and activities schedule, doing my best to be as productive as possible with my work, be the best wife and partner, and oh, yeah . . . that self-care thing. At the end of the day, things are typically taken care of, but what gets sacrificed the most is my diet. Can you relate?

I wrote this book to provide you, me, and everyone else who struggles with making the best diet choices to have some simple, healthy options to fuel our bodies. Often, the hardest part about making healthy food choices is just knowing what to choose. These recipes are designed to be especially simple and easy to make. Easy breakfast, lunch, or snack ideas that you can see yourself making and enjoying! Amazing, right?!

The recipes in this book have been written to be very approachable. I’ve specifically chosen ingredients