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    Bold Smoothie Recipes for Bone, Energy, Muscle & Gut Health

    Bold Health

    18 June 2026

    We've put together four recipes, each designed around a specific health goal: bone health, sustained energy, muscle building, and gut health.

    Every recipe uses three to four ingredients, takes under five minutes, and is built around what your body actually needs at this stage of life.

    Each smoothie starts with one serve of Bold Health Protein Boost — 20.9g of plant-based protein, just 142 calories, only 0.4g of sugar, and a full suite of vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, and algal omega-3 DHA. All in one serve.


    Bone health

    Calcium & Vitamin D Boost Smoothie

    Supporting bone density with calcium, Vitamin D, magnesium and omega-3s

    • Bold Health Protein Boost1 serve (38g)
    • Calcium-fortified almond milk300ml
    • Frozen banana1 medium (~120g)
    • Chia seeds1 tbsp (12g)

    Bold delivers 200mg of calcium and 2.5ug of Vitamin D per serve — two nutrients that work in tandem for bone mineralisation. Fortified almond milk stacks an additional ~300mg of calcium on top, while chia seeds contribute phosphorus and plant-based omega-3s. Banana adds potassium (~420mg), which research links to reduced calcium loss through urine. Bold's 80mg of magnesium also plays a direct role in bone density. Together, this smoothie delivers roughly 500–550mg of calcium — around half the daily recommended intake for Australians over 50.

    ~315
    Calories
    ~24g
    Protein
    ~41g
    Carbs
    ~8g
    Fat
    Fibre ~9g Sugar ~19g (natural) Sodium ~471mg
    Nutrient Per serve Source
    Calcium ~500–550mg Bold (200mg) + fortified almond milk + chia
    Vitamin D 2.5ug (25% RDI) Bold — supports calcium absorption & immunity
    Magnesium ~100mg Bold (80mg) + chia seeds + banana
    Potassium ~680mg Bold (130mg) + banana + almond milk
    Omega-3 DHA/EPA 54mg + chia ALA Bold algal DHA (52mg) + chia seeds
    Prebiotic inulin 2g Bold — feeds beneficial gut bacteria
    Folate 50ug (25% RDI) Bold — cell repair and renewal

    Energy

    Morning Fuel Smoothie

    Slow-release carbs, MCTs, and B12 for all-day energy without the crash

    • Bold Health Protein Boost1 serve (38g)
    • Rolled oats (dry)¼ cup (25g)
    • Frozen mango chunks½ cup (~83g)
    • Coconut water250ml

    Rolled oats provide slow-digesting complex carbohydrates (beta-glucan fibre) that steady blood sugar over hours — no mid-morning slump. Mango contributes natural sugars for an immediate lift, plus Vitamin C which supports iron absorption and immune function. Bold's MCT powder kicks in as a fast, clean fuel source that bypasses normal fat digestion. Vitamin B12 (0.5ug, 25% RDI) is critical for energy metabolism and red blood cell production — a nutrient many Australians over 50 are deficient in. Coconut water rounds it out with natural electrolytes. Best consumed first thing in the morning.

    ~345
    Calories
    ~23g
    Protein
    ~54g
    Carbs
    ~5g
    Fat
    Fibre ~8g Sugar ~24g (natural) Sodium ~361mg
    Nutrient Per serve Source
    Vitamin B12 0.5ug (25% RDI) Bold — essential for energy metabolism
    Folate 50ug (25% RDI) Bold — supports red blood cell production
    Vitamin D 2.5ug (25% RDI) Bold — supports muscle and nerve function
    MCT powder Per formulation Bold — fast-acting fuel for brain & body
    Potassium ~730mg Bold (130mg) + coconut water + mango
    Vitamin C ~40mg Mango — supports iron absorption & immunity
    Beta-glucan fibre ~1g Rolled oats — sustained energy release

    Muscle building

    Post-Workout Builder Smoothie

    Complete amino acids, high protein, and recovery carbs for muscle repair

    • Bold Health Protein Boost1 serve (38g)
    • Full-cream milk300ml
    • Frozen banana1 large (~135g)
    • Natural peanut butter1 tbsp (16g)

    Bold's pea and brown rice protein blend delivers all nine essential amino acids — the building blocks muscles need to repair and grow. Brown rice protein is specifically rich in methionine, which completes the amino acid profile that pea protein alone can't achieve. Full-cream milk adds casein and whey protein for a slower, sustained release, bringing the total protein to around 35g. Banana's natural sugars create a small post-workout insulin spike that helps shuttle amino acids into muscle tissue faster. Peanut butter adds heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Best consumed within 30–60 minutes of finishing exercise.

    ~490
    Calories
    ~35g
    Protein
    ~50g
    Carbs
    ~15g
    Fat
    Fibre ~7g Sugar ~31g (natural) Sodium ~521mg
    Nutrient Per serve Source
    Complete amino acids All 9 essential Bold (pea + brown rice protein)
    Calcium ~560mg Bold (200mg) + full-cream milk (~360mg)
    Vitamin D 2.5ug (25% RDI) Bold — supports muscle function & recovery
    Magnesium ~110mg Bold (80mg) + banana + peanut butter
    Potassium ~900mg Bold (130mg) + banana + milk
    Monounsaturated fat ~6g Peanut butter — anti-inflammatory recovery
    Turmeric curcuminoids 34mg Bold — reduces exercise-induced inflammation

    Gut health

    Happy Gut Blend Smoothie

    Prebiotics, probiotics, digestive enzymes and antioxidants — all in one glass

    • Bold Health Protein Boost1 serve (38g)
    • Plain Greek yoghurt½ cup (130g)
    • Frozen blueberries½ cup (~75g)
    • Unsweetened almond milk200ml

    This recipe puts Bold's gut-health formulation front and centre. Each serve brings 2g of prebiotic chicory inulin (the food that feeds beneficial gut bacteria), 5.2g of total dietary fibre, 34mg of turmeric curcuminoids for anti-inflammatory support, and a full digestive enzyme blend — amylase (1200DU), protease (500HUT), cellulase (55CU), lactase (200LAC), and lipase (10FIP) — that helps your body break down and absorb nutrients more efficiently. Adding Greek yoghurt layers live probiotic cultures on top, creating a true synbiotic combination. Blueberries contribute polyphenols, which research shows act as a prebiotic themselves, selectively feeding Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species in the gut.

    ~335
    Calories
    ~34g
    Protein
    ~29g
    Carbs
    ~7g
    Fat
    Fibre ~8g Sugar ~17g (natural) Sodium ~481mg
    Nutrient Per serve Source
    Prebiotic inulin 2g Bold — selectively feeds good gut bacteria
    Total dietary fibre ~8g Bold (5.2g) + blueberries + almond milk
    Probiotics Billions CFU Greek yoghurt — populates the gut microbiome
    Digestive enzymes 5-enzyme blend Bold — amylase, protease, cellulase, lactase, lipase
    Turmeric curcuminoids 34mg Bold — anti-inflammatory gut support
    Polyphenols ~150–200mg Blueberries — prebiotic & antioxidant effect
    Calcium ~420mg Bold (200mg) + Greek yoghurt + almond milk

    A note on these recipes

    All four smoothies are designed to complement a varied, balanced diet. Nutritional values are estimates calculated using the Bold Health Protein Plus nutrition information panel (38g serve) combined with standard Australian food composition databases. Your exact values will vary slightly depending on fruit ripeness, brand of yoghurt or milk, and scoop size.

    If you're managing a specific health condition or are on medication, we recommend checking with your GP or dietitian before making significant changes to your nutrition.

    Ready to make these at home?

    Bold Health Protein Boost is the central ingredient you need to make all four. One serve. Four goals. Endless combinations.

    Shop Health Protein Boost →

    Nutritional values are estimates based on the Bold Health Protein Plus nutrition information panel (FSANZ Standard 2.9.3) and standard Australian food composition databases. Values are approximate and may vary. This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or dietary advice.

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