“Love this after the gym. There is also a lot of natural healthy protein in the Grains Boost, which keeps me full until dinner. Excellent smoothie!”
🙂 Robin P.
Muscle Punch, a copycat Enjoy A Treat Blend Smoothie King recipe, is a delicious blend of bananas and strawberries mixed with nonfat milk, turbinado sugar, whey protein powder, and a Super-Grains Boost. This smoothie is crafted to provide a flavorful and nutritious punch, perfect for post-workout recovery or a quick energy boost. The natural sweetness of the fruits and the added richness from the whey protein and grains create a satisfying and balanced drink.
This smoothie is packed with nutrients that support muscle recovery and overall health. Bananas provide potassium and carbohydrates, essential for replenishing energy stores. Strawberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, promoting immune health and reducing inflammation. Nonfat milk adds calcium and protein, while whey protein powder further boosts protein content for muscle repair and growth. The Super-Grains Boost includes a mix of fiber and essential nutrients, enhancing digestion and providing long-lasting energy.
Everything You Need
Key Ingredients
The Smoothie King Muscle Punch ingredients are:
- bananas
- strawberries
- nonfat milk
- turbinado
- whey protein powder
- Super-Grains Boost
Health Benefits
Bananas – Bananas are very healthy, readily available, and one of the least expensive fruits you can buy. They have relatively few calories, are rich in nutrients such as vitamin C and potassium, are full of potent antioxidants including flavonoids and animes, and are high in dietary fiber. Studies have shown that bananas can improve insulin sensitivity and may improve kidney health.
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Strawberries – Strawberries are a flavorful staple of many healthy smoothies and shakes. They are an excellent source of several important antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds including pelargonidin, ellagic acid, ellagitannins, and procyanidins. Strawberries are widely known to decrease the risk of heart disease, help regulate blood sugar, and reduce the risk of certain cancers.
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Milk – Milk, mainly from cows, sheep, and goats, has been consumed through out the world for thousands of years. It is protein-rich and packed with important nutrients including, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin D, calcium, phosphorous, potassium, and selenium. Milk is known to benefit bone health and may prevent osteoporosis.
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Turbinado – Turbinado is organically grown, partially refined “raw” sugar. It is similar to refined white sugar in calories and carbohydrates and, although marketed as such, is not a sugar substitute. Turbinado provides little, if any, additional health benefit.
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Whey Protein Powder – Whey protein powder is the most highly studied nutritional supplement readily available, providing great nutritional value and numerous health benefits. In addition to high quality protein, it also contains bioactive peptides called lactokinins. Whey protein powder promotes muscle growth and maintenance, helps lower blood pressure, can lessen the effects of Type 2 diabetes, and reduces inflammation.
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Super-Grains Boost – Super-Grains Boost consists of organic red quinoa, organic white quinoa, organic millet, and organic buckwheat. This mix is quite capable of replacing animal sources of protein for vegetarians and gives a feeling of fullness for a long time.
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Equipment Needed
A standard blender is all that is required to make these delicious smoothies. If you are making it for just one person, we recommend using the truly amazing personal NutriBullet Ultra as it is super-quick to set up and very easy to clean.
If you are making them for more than one person, we recommend a higher-end Vitamix blender that can process larger loads more efficiently.
For overnight storage, we recommend using a glass or BPA-free airtight container with a resealable lid.
How To Make The Smoothie King Muscle Punch
The Smoothie King Muscle Punch is very easy to make:
- Step 1: Place bananas, strawberries, nonfat milk, turbinado, whey protein powder, and Super-Grains Boost into a blender and secure the lid.
- Step 2: Start the blender on its lowest speed and steadily ramp up to its highest speed. This will reduce wear and tear on the motor and blades, facilitate a more consistent blend, and help prevent food splatter onto the lid and sides.
- Step 3: Blend for approximately 30 seconds or until a smooth consistency is achieved.
- Step 4: Pour into a glass for immediate refreshment or place in the refrigerator in an airtight container to enjoy later.
Recipe Tips And Substitutions
For ease of use, we recommend peeling and slicing a number of bananas, putting them in a freezer bag, and storing them in your freezer for quick access.
If you don’t have frozen fruit, or simply prefer to use fresh fruit (we totally get that), we recommend adding 1/2 cup of ice to chill your smoothie and give it a pleasing icy texture.
Substitute nonfat milk with almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
Replace turbinado sugar with honey, maple syrup, or a sugar-free sweetener like Stevia for a different sweetness profile.
Add a handful of spinach or kale for an extra nutritional boost without altering the flavor significantly.
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Smoothie King Muscle Punch Recipe
Smoothie King Muscle Punch featuring bananas, strawberries, and whey protein for a delicious and nutritious post-workout treat. Learn how to make at home!
Ingredients
- 1 banana, frozen, sliced
- 1 cup strawberries, frozen
- 1 cup nonfat milk
- 2 tbsp turbinado raw sugar
- 1 scoop whey protein powder, vanilla
- 1 scoop Super-Grains Boost
- 1 scoop Collagen Boost, optional
Instructions
- Place bananas, strawberries, nonfat milk, turbinado, whey protein powder, and Super Grains Boost into a blender and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed and steadily ramp up to its highest speed. This will reduce wear and tear on the motor and blades, facilitate a more consistent blend, and help prevent food splatter onto the lid and sides.
- Blend for approximately 30 seconds or until a smooth consistency is achieved.
- Pour into a glass for immediate refreshment or place in the refrigerator in an airtight container to enjoy later.
Notes
- For ease of use, we recommend peeling and slicing a number of bananas, putting them in a freezer bag, and storing them in your freezer for quick access.
- If you don't have frozen fruit, or simply prefer to use fresh fruit (we totally get that), we recommend adding 1/2 cup of ice to chill your smoothie and give it a pleasing icy texture.
- Substitute nonfat milk with almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Replace turbinado sugar with honey, maple syrup, or a sugar-free sweetener like Stevia for a different sweetness profile.
- Add a handful of spinach or kale for an extra nutritional boost without altering the flavor significantly.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 360Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 538mgCarbohydrates: 169gFiber: 14gSugar: 105gProtein: 67g
Smoothie Frequently Asked Questions
The Super Grains Boost adds fiber, essential vitamins, and minerals, which enhance digestion, provide sustained energy, and support overall health. It typically includes grains like quinoa, flaxseed, and chia seeds, known for their nutritional density.
Yes, you can replace whey protein with a plant-based protein powder like pea protein, hemp protein, or soy protein. This substitution makes the smoothie suitable for those who are vegan or lactose intolerant while still providing a high protein content for muscle repair and growth.
More Smoothie King Recipes
→ If you liked this delicious Muscle Punch smoothie, try more of our copycat favorites on our Smoothie King Recipes page.
Sources
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