Sometimes you feel like a milkshake, and sometimes, despite craving that milkshake, you feel like you should probably have something with more nutritional value. That’s why they invented the smoothie, which can have a prime place in your diet—whether as a quick way to round out your breakfast, a pre- or post-workout snack, or just because. Shake up your shake routine with these five-ingredient smoothies featuring Trop50, an orange juice with 50 percent less sugar and calories than the regular kind. OJ is the perfect base for smoothies, and Trop50 starts you off with great flavor, vitamin C and potassium right off the bat.
Orange-Dream Smoothie
Get the flavor of your favorite ice pop in smoothie form with this combo of orange juice and tropical passion fruit. (To avoid transforming your morning protein source into a stealth dessert, make sure to buy unsweetened frozen passion-fruit pulp or juice.) In a blender, combine 1 cup Trop50, ¼ cup frozen passion fruit, and 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt, a great source of protein that will mimic the creamy ice cream in our inspiration. Top with 1 tablespoon each of honey (to round out the tartness) and chia seeds (for fiber), then blend until smooth for a pleasantly tangy drink.
Per shake: 319 calories, 26 g protein, 27 g sugars (6 g added), 4 g fiber
Cinnamon-Banana Smoothie
Soy milk may have gone out of fashion when almond, oat, and even pistachio milks came on the scene, but soy is still a great source of protein, calcium, and potassium. Use it as a base for this creamy pre-workout smoothie. Start with ½ cup each of Trop50 and unsweetened vanilla soy milk in your blender. Then add 1 large frozen banana, a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder, and a generous dash of antioxidant-rich cinnamon and blend until smooth. To feel like you’re at a trendy coffee shop, top off this smoothie with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.
Per shake: 305 calories, 30.5 g protein, 22.5 g sugars (0 g added), 7 g fiber
Tropical-Twist Smoothie
Take your taste buds on vacation with this coconut-mango-pineapple delight. Using whole fruit in your smoothie helps pack in fiber, nutrients, and natural sugars. To prevent jamming, be sure to put the frozen fruit closest to the blade of your blender, and use plenty of liquid. Combine ½ cup each of frozen coconut, mango, and pineapple in the bottom of your blender, then add 1 scoop of your go-to unflavored or vanilla protein powder. Top with 1½ cups Trop50 and blend until smooth. (Depending on how thick or thin you like your smoothies, you can use more or less Trop50 in this recipe.)
Per shake: 458 calories, 29 g protein, 37.5 g sugars (0 g added), 8.5 g fiber
Go-Green Smoothie
We all know a certain sailor ate spinach to stay strong, so we’re throwing it in this tasty glass of green, along with a few flavor-enhancing ingredients. Combine 2 cups of spinach (fresh or frozen) with ½ avocado for creaminess, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt for protein, 1 tablespoon unsalted (so you don’t end up with a savory smoothie) sunflower seeds for fiber, and 1 cup Trop50 to keep the whole thing from veering too vegetal. Blend all the ingredients and you’re ready to board the green-juice train.
Per shake: 397 calories, 31 g protein, 17 g sugar (0 g added), 8 g fiber
Chocolate-Candy Treat Smoothie
This may sound crazy, but the combination of orange juice and chocolate tastes exactly like an iconic oblong, chewy chocolate candy—just trust us. In your blender, combine 1 cup Trop50, 1 scoop (about 30 grams) of your preferred chocolate protein powder, 1 large frozen banana for bulk, 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds for fiber, and 1 tablespoon almond butter for an extra protein boost; blend until smooth. You’ll have a decadent-tasting treat you can feel good about, perfect for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up!
Per shake: 419 calories, 35 g protein, 28 g sugars (0 g added), 8.5 g fiber
Food & Drink Editor, Branded Content
Sarah Strong is a Food & Drink editor for branded content at Hearst. Her special skills include watching more television in a week than there are hours in a week, tap dancing, archery, boy band trivia and bargain hunting. You can follow her on Instagram at @feedsstrong to see where she’s eating, what she’s reading and which sneakers she’s wearing.
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