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Protein Shake Recipes
Protein Shake Recipes
What are some good Protein Shakes?
If you are looking to build muscle, you have to have protein in your diet. There are many good sources of protein but if you do not have the time to cook and eat every time you need proteins, than protein smoothies are a great, easy source. Most Nutrition shop protein smoothie recipes take a few minutes to get ingredients, add protein powder, and blend all together.
Protein Smoothie - Nutrition shop Protein Recipe
Ingredients: 1 banana 1 scoop of protein powder (or recommended amount) 1/2 cup of yogurt 1 cup of nonfat milk
Directions: Blend the banana and milk together for 30 seconds on high speed, add the yogurt and protein powder and blend for another minute on high speed. Now you have a high protein, great tasting smoothie.
Fruit Medley Protein Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients: 1 scoop pf protein powder (or recommended amount) 4 strawberries 8 cherries without seeds 5 peach slices 1/2 a banana 1 cup of nonfat milk
Directions: Blend the assorted fruits with the milk, begin adding the powder as the texture becomes smooth. The milk may also be replaced with orange juice or fruit punch for a non dairy protein smoothie.
What Are Some Benefits of Whey Protein Shakes?
It's important to note that drinking whey protein shakes will not produce a quick fix, it's not something you'll feel overnight. If you are consistent with the intake of whey protein shakes and a complementary diet, you will notice a quicker recovery time after an intense workout. After a workout, you are sore the next day and need to feed those muscles. Drinking whey protein shakes on a regular basis will help your muscles get the protein they need to recovery and is definitely something you will feel over time. Whey protein powder used in shakes or other liquids is something that should definitely be a staple for anyone with a program that involves lifting weights.
To keep things on the leaner side, many people use whey protein powder mixed in a glass of cold water. It mixes or shakes up in a cup very easily. Some people mix a whey protein shake with milk, fruit, berries, and other similar ingredients.
Some alternatives to whey protein shakes are to use whey protein powder in baking. You can use whey to make cookies, pudding, and other tasty treats. Also, many people use it in smoothies. Smoothies can incorporate non-fat yogurt, along with berries, fruits, etc. Other ideas include using vanilla flavored whey protein powder with oatmeal for breakfast.
One misconception is that drinking whey protein shakes will cause you to gain weight. You need enough protein to sustain a vigorous exercise program. If you are not getting enough protein to sustain your level of exercise, you are doing your body and your physique a disservice. The more lean muscle you have, the more body fat you will burn when you are sedentary. The right kind of protein powder will not bulk you up. It is lean, with shakes (mainly cold water and whey protein powder) averaging just over 100 calories each. Whey protein shakes are clean and efficient
The Protein Shake Family
Nutrition shop Pineapple Punch
* 4 Ice cubes
* 12 oz. water
* 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
* ½ cup pineapple chunks
Nutrition shop Choco Banana Protein Shake
* 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder
* 1 banana
* 6 to 8 ounces of water
* 4 to 6 ice cubes
Nutrition shop Plum Zapper
* 2 scoops of Vanilla protein powder
* 1 ripe plum (pitted)
* Juice of 1 lemon
* 16 ounces of water
* ½ cup of ice cubes
Nutrishop Peanut Butter Choco Delight
* 2 scoops chocolate flavored whey protein powder
* 1 teaspoon peanut butter
* 16 ounces nonfat milk
* ½ cup ice cubes
Nutrition shop Blueberry Pride
* 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla mass complex protein powder
* 20-30 blueberries
* 6 to 8 ounces of water
* 4 to 6 ice cubes
Nutrition shop Tangy Apricot Whey Protein Shake Recipe
* 1 scoop mass complex protein powder
* 1 fresh apricot, diced
* ¼ cup crushed pineapple
* ½ banana
* 6 strawberries
* 1 tablespoon skim milk powder
* 1 ½ cup water
Nutrition shop Mocha Mint with Chocolate Protein Shake
* 1 scoop of protein powder
* ½ packet of sugar-free chocolate
* 1 teaspoon instant decaffeinated coffee
* 2 drops of peppermint extract
1 cup 1%, Soy milk (skim, lactaid, rice)
* 2 ice cubes
Nutrition shop Mango Berry Delight
* 1 to 2 scoops of Vanilla protein powder
* 1½ cups of pure water or skim milk
* ½ cup frozen mango
* ½ cup blueberries
* 4 – 6 ice cubes
Nutrition shop Peachy Almond Treat
* 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
* 1½ cups of pure water or skim milk
* 1 cup frozen peaches (pitted)
* ½ teaspoon almond extract
* ½ teaspoon cinnamon
* 4 - 6 ice cubes
Nutrition shop Healthy Oatmeal Protein Shake
* 1/3 cup old oatmeal
* 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
* 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
* ½ teaspoon cinnamon
* 4 - 6 chopped almonds
Nutrition shop Orangy Twist
* 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
* 1 to 2 peeled oranges
* 6 to 8 ounces of water
* 4 to 6 ice cubes
Nutrition shop Tropical Blast
* 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
* ½ banana
* 4 strawberries
* ½ mango
* 1¼ cup water
* 1/8 teaspoon natural coconut extract
* 6 ice cubes
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