Whether you need a quick boost of energy when you’re on the go, a meal replacement to shed pounds or gratifying post-workout nourishment, protein shakes often come in handy. Fortunately, a variety of nutritious — and delicious — protein shake recipes are available to choose from.
For each recipe below, blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth:
1. Oatmeal Almond Breakfast Blast
This recipe is sure to be a hit and makes a quick, easy breakfast that keeps you energized all morning long.
- 1.5 cups of protein-fortified almond milk
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup of oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon of slivered almonds
- ¼ cup of raisins
- ½ cup of ice
2. Chocolate Java Protein Shake
Make this shake when you wake up to energize your morning.
- 1.5 cups of skim milk
- 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
- ½ cup of cold coffee
- ½ cup of ice
3. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Try this shake post-workout, or between meals for a quick pick-me-up.
- 1.5 cups of skim milk or soy milk
- 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
- 1 small banana
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons of honey
- ½ cup of ice
4. Triple Berry Delight
This recipe makes an excellent breakfast meal replacement or works as a pre-workout energy boost.
- 1.5 cups of skim milk, soy milk, or protein-fortified almond milk
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup of nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup of mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries)
- 1 tablespoon of slivered almonds
- ½ cup of ice
5. Cookies 'N Cream
Substitute this delicious, protein-rich treat for any dessert.
- 1.5 cups of skim milk or protein-fortified almond milk
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup of plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 Oreo cookies
- ½ cup of ice
6. Coconut Cream Pie
If you love the taste of coconut, this recipe will help curb your sweet tooth.
- 1.5 cups of coconut milk
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
- 1 small frozen banana
- 1 teaspoon of coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons of coconut flakes
- ½ cup of ice
