Quantcast
Channel: Healthy Breakfast Recipes - The Girl on Bloor
Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 89

Best Protein Shake Recipes {5 Flavours}

$
0
0

These are the best Protein Shakes you'll find on the internet! They’re super healthy and are so easy to make with just a few ingredients.

Protein Shakes

Protein shakes are KEY to building muscle and they're a great low-calorie snack. I have one every single day because it helps me reduce decision fatigue about what to eat between meals. These are some of my faves to switch it up!

Why you'll love these protein shakes

  • Protein packed: They have about 30g protein per serving.
  • Quick and easy: Most are made with four ingredients or less.

Ingredients for protein shakes

  • Almond milk – skim, soy or oat milk would all work.
  • Protein powder – I use whey protein, but any milk-based protein will do.
  • Fruit – add frozen berries, pineapple or banana to sweeten your shake.
Protein Shakes

How to make a protein shake

Steps 1 and 2 for making protein shakes

Step 1: Make your base.

Add the milk and protein powder to a blender.

Step 2: Choose your add-ins.

Add any add-ins of your choice like fruit or yogurt.

Steps 3 and 4 for making protein shakes

Step 3: Blend the shake.

Blend until smooth.

Step 4: Pour into a mason jar.

Serve right away for the best consistency.

Protein Shakes

Flavor Variations

Here are five of my favourite flavour options:

  • Strawberry cheesecake: Frozen strawberries and light fat cream cheese
  • Chocolate: Cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder
  • Vanilla: Vanilla Greek yogurt and vanilla extract
  • Peanut butter banana: Peanut butter and mashed banana
  • Tropical: Frozen pineapple and unsweetened shredded coconut

Frequently asked questions

Are protein shakes good for weight loss?

Protein shakes can help with weight loss because they’re filling and keep you satisfied for longer. Just be sure to balance them with other whole foods for a well-rounded diet.

How can I make my protein shake taste better?

If you’re not loving the taste, try adding natural flavor boosters like fresh fruit, nut butter, vanilla extract, or a pinch of cinnamon. A splash of almond milk or a drizzle of honey can also sweeten things up without adding too much sugar.

Should I drink it before or after a workout?

Ideally, you should drink protein shakes within two hours of your workout, which is when your body will absorb the most nutrients from the protein shake.

Which protein powder is best?

I like to use whey protein powder. This is the one I use if you're looking for a clean one with a great taste.

Protein Shakes

More ways to add protein

Want to add even more protein to your shake? Here are some high-protein ingredients to mix in:

  • Nut butter like peanut butter or almond butter
  • Seeds like chia seeds or flake seeds
  • Greek yogurt (you can even try different flavours)
  • Cottage cheese

Meal prepping your protein shakes

You can't pre-blend your protein shakes, because the powder will lose it's consistency. Instead, store all the add-ins in mason jars in the fridge. Dump everything into a blender, add in your protein powder and blend until smooth. Easy-peasy!

Want to Save this Recipe?
Just enter your email and I'll send it straight to your inbox! Plus, you'll receive new recipes and meal prep resources every week.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Opt-in

Meal prep tools

  • Grab some mason jars for meal prepping the ingredients ahead and for serving these shakes.
  • Here is the protein powder I use.
  • I like to use a Magic Bullet blender to save time on clean up.
  • My Vitamix is a must have for shakes, sauces, soups and purees.
Protein Shakes
Print

Best Protein Shake Recipes {5 Flavours}

These are the best Protein Shakes on the internet! They’re super healthy and are so easy to make with just a few ingredients.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 shake
Calories 208kcal

Ingredients

Strawberry cheesecake protein shake

  • 1 cup almond milk or another dairy or dairy-free milk
  • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries or another frozen fruit like raspberries
  • 1/3 cup whey protein powder (about 1/3 cup) or another milk-based protein
  • 1 tbsp light fat cream cheese or regular cream cheese

Chocolate protein shake

  • 1 cup almond milk or another dairy or dairy-free milk
  • 1 scoop whey protein powder (about 1/3 cup) or chocolate whey protein powder
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder

Vanilla protein shake

  • 1 cup almond milk or another dairy or dairy-free milk
  • 1 scoop whey protein powder (about 1/3 cup) or another protein powder of your choice
  • 1/3 cup vanilla Greek yogurt or a bit more almond milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract or maple syrup

Peanut butter banana protein shake

  • 1 cup almond milk or another dairy or dairy-free milk
  • 1 scoop whey protein powder (about 1/3 cup) or another protein powder of your choice
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond or sunflower butter
  • 1 banana, mashed or applesauce

Tropical protein shake

  • 1 cup almond milk or another dairy or dairy-free milk
  • 1 scoop whey protein powder (about 1/3 cup) or another protein powder of your choice
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple or frozen mango
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut leave this out if you don't like coconut

Instructions

  • Add ingredients of choice to a high speed blender, making sure to add almond milk in the bottom of the blender first. Mix until fully blended and smooth.
  • Serve and enjoy! Please note the above makes one shake each.

Video

Notes

Pick a whey protein that has the fewest possible ingredients.
Add in any extra fruits or ingredients you want.
Mix and match with different flavour combinations.
Store your add-ins separately then blend everything together before you want to drink your shake.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 1mg
Overhead shot of protein shakes and ingredients, with text that says 'The Best Healthy Protein Shakes' Protein shakes in mason jars, with text that says 'Healthy & Easy Protein Shakes' Overhead shot of protein shakes and ingredients. 5 different protein shakes in mason jars.

The post Best Protein Shake Recipes {5 Flavours} appeared first on The Girl on Bloor.


Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 89

Trending Articles