Love them or hate them Protein Shakes are here to stay! This list of over 15 of the Best Protein Shakes for Weight Watchers outlines the SmartPoints per shake when you follow the WW Green plan, WW Blue plan or the WW Purple plan. It also contains details of the calorie content and protein content per shake.
The sale of ready made protein shakes has exploded over the past few years.
Whereas powdered protein was once just the staple for gym goers or people wanting to 'grow' muscle, the 'new' pre mixed shakes have meant that protein drinks have surged in popularity and have become much more mainstream.
You can find these protein shakes everywhere - grocery stores stock a wide variety in many different flavors, as do drug stores.
As the name suggests (!) the drinks are packed full of protein and protein rich foods are an important part of our diet for maintaining body tissue (including muscle).
With Weight Watchers in mind, protein shakes can be helpful if used sensibly! This is especially true if you are someone who lacks protein in your diet.
It is believed that eating more protein in your diet can increase a feeling of fullness, meaning that you may snack less and consume fewer calories per day.
However, consuming too many protein drinks and protein full snacks could also have a detrimental effect on weight loss, so you just need to be aware of that!
If you'd like more information on how a protein rich diet can provide improvements to body weight management take a look at this article from Weight Watchers.
So whether you like protein shakes as a quick grab & go breakfast, as a filling mid morning snack or whether you just like to use a dash of it as 'creamer' in your coffee, this list of some of the best protein shakes for Weight Watchers will be useful.
In this list I have included the SmartPoint values per shake (they are the same SmartPoint values on each of the plans!), the amount of protein each shake provides and also how many calories they contain.
Most of the shakes work out at around 2 or 3 SmartPoints per 11 fl oz but you will also see that there is one popular brand that works out at 7 SmartPoints per shake (it's packed full of sugar!).
So just be aware when you grab a protein shake from the shelf that just because it is high in protein it doesn't necessarily translate to it being low in SmartPoints!
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Premier Protein
Probably the best known of the protein shakes!
These Premier Protein shakes come in a variety of flavours including Chocolate, Caramel, Vanilla, Cookies & Cream, Cinnamon Roll & Chocolate Peanut Butter, all of which work out at 2 SmartPoints per 11.5fl oz bottle (Blue, Green & Purple plans).
Each shake contains 30g of protein and contains 160 calories.
They are available to buy from most large supermarkets, online at the Premier Protein website or from Amazon.
Premier Protein with Oats
These Premier Protein shakes with Oats come in flavors such as Apple Cinnamon, Maple, Blueberries & Cream and Chocolate Hazelnut & Oats, all of which work out at 3 SmartPoints per 11 fl oz shake (Blue, Purple & Green plans).
Each shake contains 20g of protein and 150 calories.
They are available to purchase from most larger stores or online from the Premier Protein website & from Amazon.
Equate High Performance Protein Shake
The Equate High Performance Protein Shakes come in a number of different flavors. The Caramel, Chocolate and Vanilla flavors work out at 2 SmartPoints per 11 fl oz shake (Blue, Purple and Green plans).
They contain 30g of protein per shake and 160 calories.
Beware that some of the other flavours including Banana and Blueberries and Cream work out at 3 SmartPoints per 11 fl oz shake.
They are available to purchase at Walmart.
Muscle Milk
Muscle Milk comes in a number of flavors including Vanilla Creme, Chocolate and Cookies 'N Creme all of which work out at 3 SmartPoints for the 11fl oz shake (Blue, Purple and Green plans).
They contain 25g of protein and are 160 calories per shake.
They are available to buy from some larger stores such as Walmart & Target as well as being available to buy online from Amazon.
Muscle Milk Pro Series Protein Shake
The Muscle Milk Pro Series Protein Shakes are non dairy.
They come in Strawberry, Intense Vanilla and Chocolate flavors all of which work out at 2 SmartPoints per 11 fl oz shake (Blue, Green & Purple plans).
They contain 32g of protein and 160 / 170 calories per shake.
They are available to buy from some larger stores such as Walmart & Target. They are also available to buy online from Amazon.
GNC Total Lean
The GNC Total Lean Protein Shakes come in a number of different flavours. The Swiss Chocolate, Vanilla Bean, Girl Scouts Thin Mints & Coconut Caramel all work out at 3 SmartPoints per 14 fl oz shake (Blue, Green & Purple plans).
They contain 25g of protein and 170 calories per shake.
You can buy the Lean Shakes from Walmart and online from a number of different shops including Amazon.
Fairlife High Protein Shake
The Fairlife High Protein Shakes are available in Vanilla, Chocolate and Salted Caramel flavors all of which work out at 2 SmartPoints per 11 fl oz shake (Blue, Green & Purple plans).
They contain 30g of protein and 150 calories per shake.
You can purchase them from Walmart and Target as well as online from Amazon.
Pure Protein Shake
Pure Protein is another popular brand with people following the WW program.
The Pure Protein Shakes (bottles) come in Rich Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Strawberry Milkshake and Vanilla Milkshake flavors all of which work out at 2 SmartPoints per 11 fl oz shake (Blue, Green & Purple plans).
They contain 30g of protein and 140 calories per shake.
The Pure Protein shakes also come in cans. Flavors include Cookies N Cream, Frosty Chocolate, Strawberry Cream and Vanilla Cream all of which work out at 2 SmartPoints. The Banana Cream shake works out at 1 SmartPoint per can.
The cans of Pure Protein vary in calorie content but all contain 35g of protein per shake.
These shakes are widely available from online stores and also from stores including Walmart and Target.
Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake
The Ensure brand is best known for its balanced nutrition shakes that are often recommended as an oral nutrition product by Doctors.
Ensure has recently introduced a Max Protein product which is marketed as a shake containing 30g protein to help build muscle and satisfy hunger.
They come in Strawberry, Milk Chocolate, French Vanilla and Mixed Berry flavors all working out at 2 SmartPoints per 11 fl oz carton (Blue, Green & Purple plans).
They contain 30g of protein per shake.
They are available to buy from drug stores and stores such as Target and Walmart.
Quest Protein Shake,
The Quest Protein Shakes come in Vanilla, Chocolate and Salted Caramel flavours which work out at 2 SmartPoints per 11 fl oz shake (Blue, Green & Purple plans).
They contain 30g of protein and 160 calories per shake.
They are widely available to buy from larger stores such as Walmart and Target.
Atkins Protein-Rich Shake
Atkins Protein Shakes come in a variety of different flavors including Dark Chocolate, Creamy Vanilla, Milk Chocolate and Strawberry each of which work out at 4 SmartPoints per 11 fl oz shake (Blue, Green & Purple plans).
They contain 15g of protein and 160 calories per shake.
They are available to purchase from food stores and many drug stores.
WW high protein latte
Weight Watchers have developed a range of coffee drinks which are high in protein. They are not strictly a protein shake but I wanted to include them in this list!
The Caramel Latte, Mocha Latte and Cafe Latte drinks contain 15g of protein per 8 fl oz can and work out at 3 SmartPoints per drink (Blue, Green & Purple plans).
They are available to purchase through the Weight Watchers online shop.
WW Protein Booster
This WW Powdered Protein Booster is the only protein powder that I have added to this list. This is purely because it is the only protein powdered drink mix that I have tried!
It comes in Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry flavors and blends easily into beverages. It works out at 2 SmartPoints per scoop (Blue, Green & Purple plans).
Each scoop contains 25g protein and 140 calories.
The Protein Boosters can be purchased online from the WW Shop.
Kellogg's Special K Protein Shakes
These Kelloggs Special K Protein Shakes are marketed as a meal replacement and contain the highest SmartPoints values of all the protein shakes in this list
The Milk Chocolate, French Vanilla and Rich Chocolate flavours all work out at 7 SmartPoints per 10 fl oz shake (Blue, Green & Purple plans)!
Each shake contains 15g of protein and approx 190 calories.
They are available to purchase from many stores including Walmart and Costco
Gatorade Super Shakes
Gatorade have started making high protein super shakes and currently make Chocolate, Vanilla and Chocolate Caramel flavors which work out at 4 SmartPoints per 11 fl oz shake (Blue, Green & Purple plans).
They contain 30g of protein and 190 calories per shake.
They are available to purchase from Amazon and also from some stores such as Shop N Go and Target.
More Protein packed snacks for WW
This list of Best Protein Bars for Weight Watchers outlines some of the best low SmartPoints store brought protein bars that are currently available.
If you are wanting to make some homemade high protein snacks, then my favorite are these Spiced Chickpeas and these Marmite Chickpeas!
Lucinda says
Can you tell me how many points in Evolve plant- based protein shake ?
11oz = 140 cal , 2.5 fat , 17g carbs (includes 4g sugar), 20 g protein, 10g fiber
Katherine Mychajlowskyj-Ranko says
did anyone ever get back to you, I use a similar shake and would like to know as well