With mountains of fruit and a surprise, unexpected ingredient, this cool, refreshing, and super-healthy grape protein smoothie is big on flavor and even bigger on protein! Whip up this quick and delicious drink to start your day off the right way.
Today’s recipe might seem like a straightforward breakfast smoothie, but there’s a twist!
This is my delicious, nutritious, and super-vibrant grape protein smoothie. It’s been my go-to morning pick-me-up for weeks now, and guess what? It’s got egg in it.
That’s right! The protein in this smoothie comes from the addition of scrambled egg. As weird as this sounds, you’ll have to trust me. You can’t taste the egg, and there’s no funky texture. This recipe is a brilliant way to get some extra protein in!
Other than the obvious, this smoothie is delightfully simple. We’ve got fresh blueberries and orange juice to create a sweet, juicy flavor base, plus bananas and almond milk to give us that delightfully creamy texture.
Then we have our star ingredient: Frozen grapes! These little beauties make for a great snack on a hot day, and they also take this smoothie to the next level. Red grapes have a zesty, tangy flavor that I just adore, and their sharpness pairs wonderfully with the subtly sweet blueberry.
Add a dash of cinnamon to finish, and this is a protein smoothie that takes some beating. And it’s much nicer than regular ol’ scrambled eggs! Enjoy alongside your blueberry protein bread or cottage cheese overnight oats for a supremely tasty and power-packed start to your day.
Ingredients for my Grape Protein Smoothie
These simple ingredients are all you need to whip up the perfect protein smoothie. This thing is loaded with fruit!
Egg: The surprise inclusion! Scrambled egg feels like a bizarre thing to put into a fruity smoothie, but I promise you can’t taste it. It’s here to be a source of protein, and nothing else!
Adding a cooked egg to a smoothie helps blunt the blood sugar response. I personally don’t recommend using raw eggs in smoothies, but if you buy pasteurized eggs, they are safe.
Banana: Adds that classic creamy texture to our grape protein smoothie. Bananas are a fantastic source of slow-release energy, so they’re perfect for a breakfast drink!
Fresh Blueberries: Bright, juicy, and slightly tart blueberries add a beautiful sweetness and a vibrant infusion of color to this smoothie recipe.
Frozen Red Grapes: When blended, frozen grapes create a smooth, almost sorbet-like texture that’s absolutely unreal. Add that to the high levels of antioxidants, and you’ve got the perfect smoothie ingredient!
Ice Cubes: To cool down and thicken our smoothie.
Unsweetened Almond Milk: The ideal smoothie base! Unsweetened almond milk adds a smooth creaminess without any added sugar, dairy, or heavy flavor.
Orange Juice: Brings a bright and tangy flavor that cuts through our grape protein smoothie, elevating the taste of the other fruits.
Ground Cinnamon: My secret weapon! A sprinkling of warming, gently spicy ground cinnamon adds another layer of complexity and flavor to our drink.
Recipe Customizations
- Add or subtract whatever fruit you have available! The grapes and blueberries are the primary flavors at play here, so feel free to supplement them with anything you have on hand.
- Want even more protein? Blend in a scoop of protein powder!
- This smoothie works just as well with green or white grapes instead of red. It tastes different, but it’s still good!
- Add in some hemp seeds or chia seeds for a boost of omega-3 fatty acids.
Tips for The Best Grape Smoothie Recipe
- The grapes break down differently than the ice cubes in the blender, so experiment with the quantity of frozen grapes and ice cubes until you achieve your ideal texture.
- Be patient and make sure the egg has completely cooled to room temperature before blending. If there’s any heat in it, it’ll begin to defrost the ice and the grapes.
What Does It Taste Like?
In a word? Fresh.
There’s a whole salad of fruits in this grape protein smoothie, and they all play their part.
There’s creaminess from the banana, sweetness from the blueberries, and an astonishing brightness from the grapes. Toss in a dash of spicy cinnamon, and you’ve got a stunning smoothie.
And I promise: You can’t taste the egg!
How to Make a Grape Protein Smoothie
Place a small skillet over medium heat, then add the egg and scramble until fluffy and cooked through.
Remove the egg from the heat and transfer it to a plate. Allow it to cool all the way to room temperature.
Add the egg and all the other ingredients to a blender, and blend until completely smooth. Enjoy!
This blueberry and grape protein smoothie is as healthy as it is delicious. Let me know in the comments if this is your new morning pick-me-up!
Love my grape protein smoothie? Here are five more protein-packed smoothies for you to whip up!
More Smoothie Recipes:
- Adaptogenic Protein Smoothie
- Strawberry Protein Smoothie
- Pineapple Green Protein Smoothie
- Banana Bread Oat Protein Smoothie
- Apple Pie Almond Butter Protein Smoothie
Grape and Blueberry Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 egg beaten, scrambled, and cooled
- 1 ripe banana peeled and frozen
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup frozen red grapes
- 3 large ice cubes
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop protein powder of choice optional
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/8 teaspoon to 1/4 ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small skillet, scramble the egg over medium heat until fluffy and cooked through. Remove from heat and set on a plate. Allow egg to cool to room temperature.
- Add all ingredients for the smoothie to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
This is one of the best smoothie recipes out there!!!! So yummy and healthy, and you cannot even tell there is an egg in there!
Right?!! It’s so crazy! I wish I had discovered the egg trick sooner 😀 xoxo
@Julia,
Tried it and like it but tell me plz, what is the protein count?
You could just use pasturised liquid egg whites instead of having to scramble an egg, I would have thought.
You sure can. Great idea, Nicola!
Scramble egg on a smoothie is a great stuff. Wanna try add it to my energy booster smoothie choco & banana. Thanks for sharing this idea. Let’s do this.
This is veeeeeery interesting! I know folks who put raw eggs into their smoothies, but I’ve never heard of adding cooked eggs! I’m far too squeamish (and know far too much about food born illnesses) to add raw egg to my smoothies, but cooked eggs I can get on board with. I pretty much thought I couldn’t get any weirder than adding beans to my smoothies, but hey, there ya go. I’m gonna try this!
I’m pretty sure if there is one thing I’ve never thought to put into a smoothie…it’s scrambled eggs. But I am actually SUPER intrigued. Must try!
Wow, I have no words. This smoothie is too beautiful to believe there are scrambled eggs inside! I love that shot of the eggs with the banana and grapes too. Just gorgeous!
I personally love eating eggs (which is the main reason why I could never be vegan) but I think this is an awesome idea for those who aren’t a fan. And I need to try adding frozen grapes to a smoothie. That sounds deeelicious!
Scrambled egg? Okay, okay, I’m going to have to trust you on this one! We always have extra eggs though…Lulu never finished her plate. Now we know what to do with them!
I would have never ever thought to throw scrambled eggs in my smoothie, but you have me intrigued! It would be a great way to add in some extra protein and also a good way to have a complete breakfast on the go 🙂 I’m also obsessed with frozen grapes! I make sure to always have a bag in the freezer!
That looks amazing! Love the use of frozen grapes, they are so good plain but I imagine they are even better in a smoothie!
Mind blown! Eggs in a smoothie sounds so interesting! Definitely going to have to give it a try!
Wow this is cray, but in the best way!! I bet it would keep me full for a while! 🙂
I would feel so much like Rocky, only his eggs were raw. Wouldn’t stop me from humming the theme song. Huh. Stephie was lucky to get a bowl of cold cereal.
I would have NEVER of thought to throw scrambled eggs into a smoothie, but now I am so curious to try it!! Loving this!