When we think about protein smoothies, we often think about thick, creamy shakes that make us feel full. Sometimes that’s great, but sometimes you may feel like something lighter and more refreshing after a workout or on a hot day. This is where the unique experience of PlantFusion Clear Protein will blow your mind! It blends into a bright refreshing beverage that resembles a fruit-forward refresher, a light frozen fruit drink, or sparkling protein water……..rather than a heavy conventional protein powder. These three recipes demonstrate the versatility of clear protein: a fizzy orange mango effervescent protein water, a pineapple-pomegranate smoothie inspired by healthy skin glow ingredients, and a tropical mango recovery refresher with electrolytes. Each on is colorful, crisp, and simple to make. And they are all proof of the incredibly delicious and exciting things that you can do with plant-based clear protein powder.

Tropical Mango Clear Protein Refresher w Electrolytes

Best with: PlantFusion Clear Protein — Tropical Punch
Why you'll love it! A light, super-refreshing recovery drink with clear vegan protein, electrolyte-supporting coconut water, and a bright tropical flavor profile.

Ingredients

• 1 scoop PlantFusion Clear Protein, Tropical Punch
• 8 oz cold coconut water
• ¼ cup frozen mango chunks
• ¼ cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1–2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• Finish with cold water, up to 8 additional oz
• ½ to 1 cup ice
• Optional: small pinch of sea salt, especially after heavy sweating

Why this recipe works

Coconut water gives the recipe its hydration angle because it naturally contains electrolytes, especially potassium.

Mango and pineapple keep the flavor bright, tropical, and smoothie-like without making it too thick or creamy.

Lime juice cuts sweetness and gives the drink a more refreshing, sports-drink-style finish.

Sea salt can help push the electrolyte positioning further, but I’d keep it optional because too much can affect taste quickly.

Mixing instructions

1. Add the coconut water andlime juice to the blender first.
2. Add the frozen mango, frozen pineapple, and ice.
3. Blend until smooth and slushy.
4. Finish with the Clear Protein powder and up to 8oz of cold water.
5. Blend on low for 5–10 seconds, just until mixed.
6. Let it sit for 30–60 seconds, then stir or swirl before drinking.
7. Add a pinch of sea salt if desired

Pineapple Pom Skin Glow Smoothie w Clear Protein

Best with: PlantFusion Clear Protein — Pineapple Coconut
Why you'll love it! A bright, tropical pomegranate smoothie made with clear plant-based protein, antioxidant-rich fruit, and light hydrating ingredients to support a healthy glow from the inside out.

Ingredients

• 1 scoop PlantFusion Clear Protein, Pineapple Coconut
• 4 oz 100% pomegranate juice, chilled
• 8-12 oz cold coconut water
• ¼  cup frozen pineapple
• ¼ cup frozen strawberries or raspberries
• 1–2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or agave, only if the pomegranate is too tart
• Optional: ½ cup ice for more of a frozen drink texture in hot weather

Why this recipe works

Pomegranate juice becomes the hero ingredient. It gives the smoothie a beautiful ruby color and brings polyphenols, including compounds studied for antioxidant and skin-support potential.

Pineapple keeps the recipe connected to the Pineapple Coconut Clear Protein flavor while adding natural sweetness and tropical brightness.

Strawberries or raspberries deepen the color, add a berry note, and help the drink feel more smoothie-like without making it heavy.

Coconut water keeps the texture light and refreshing while softening the tartness of pomegranate juice.

Lime sharpens the finish so the drink tastes fresh rather than syrupy.

Mixing instructions

1. Add the pomegranate juice to the blender first.
2. Add frozen pineapple, frozen berries, lime juice.
3. Blend until smooth and bright.
4. Finish with the Clear Protein powder and up to 12oz of coconut water.
5. Blend on low for 5–10 seconds, just until incorporated.
6. Let it sit for 30–60 seconds, then stir or swirl before drinking.
7. Optional: if too tart, just add a small amt of natural sweetener like agave, honey, monk fruit for balance

Orange Mango Sparkling Protein Water

Best with: PlantFusion Clear Protein — Tropical Punch
Why you'll love it!  More like a sparkling tropical sports drink.

• 1 scoop Tropical Punch Clear Protein
• 3–4 oz cold still water
• 10–12 oz mango or tangerine sparkling water
• 1–2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• Ice
• Orange slice

Why this recipe works: Orange helps bridge the fruit punch flavor and gives it a bright, citrusy finish.

Mixing instructions

1. Add 3–4 oz cold still water to a shaker bottle or glass.
2. Add 1 scoop Tropical Punch Clear Protein.
3. Shake or stir until fully dissolved.
4. Let it sit for 60–90 seconds so foam can settle.
5. Fill a tall glass with ice.
6. Pour the protein concentrate over the ice.
7. Slowly top with 10–12 oz chilled sparkling water.
8. Add lime juice and any optional juice accent.
9. Stir very gently once or twice.

Important testing note

Do not shake the protein powder with sparkling water. That will likely create too much pressure, foam, and mess.

The safest process is:

Dissolve first in still water → let foam settle → pour over ice → slowly add sparkling water.