Protein Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss and Muscle Gain
Here are 105 different protein shake recipes!
Utilize all kinds of fruits, vegetables, spices, and fun ingredients like peanut and almond butter, honey, oatmeal, and flavor extracts. Whatever you have laying around probably can be used in one of these protein shakes.
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105 Protein Shake Recipes
Note: if instructions are not supplied, assume you should blend all ingredients together for a minute or so.
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The Arnold Schwarzenegger Protein Shake
The original whole foods protein shake used by the Austrian Oak back in his professional bodybuilding days.
Read more about the shake here: The Arnold Schwarzenegger Protein Shake
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The Bad Girl
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 12 oz skim milk
- 4-8 Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies
- 4 ice cubes
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
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Ultimate Banana Milk Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 bananas
- 2 c. milk or water
- 1/2 c. ice
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. lecithin
- 2 scoops of ice cream (optional)
- Mix in blender.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Supreme
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 12 oz. water
- 4 ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
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Mocha Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 6 oz. water
- 4 ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 6 oz.. coffee*
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
- *You may use 12 oz. coffee and no water for an extra pre-workout or morning kick!
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Frozen Chocolate Banana
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 12 oz. Water
- 4 to 5 ice cubes
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
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German Chocolate Cake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 12 oz. water
- 4 ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cream of coconut
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
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Tangerine Cream
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 12 oz. Tangerine Diet Rite
- 4 Ice Cubes
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 to 3 scoops vanilla protein powder
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Root Beer Float
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 can Diet A&W Root Beer
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 4 ice cubes
- 1 to 3 scoops vanilla protein powder
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Pineapple Blast
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 4 ice cubes
- 12 oz. water
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
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Pina Colada Passion
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 12 oz. water
- 4 ice cubes
- 3 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup Pineapple chunks
- 2 tsp. Coconut extract
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Ultra Oatmeal
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 serving cooked plain oatmeal (1/2 cup precooked)
- 1 to 1½ scoops vanilla protein powder
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Power Fudge: Vanilla or Chocolate
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- *mix together in a bowl until Ingredients & Instructions reach consistency of cake icing. May be refrigerated or frozen.
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Chocolate Banana Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder
- 6 to 8 ounces of water
- 4 to 6 ice cubes
- 8 strawberries
- Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!
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Chocolate Banana Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder
- 6 to 8 ounces of water
- 4 to 6 ice cubes
- 1 banana
- Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!
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Chocolate Strawberry Blast
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder
- 6 to 8 ounces of water
- 4 to 6 ice cubes
- 8 strawberries
- Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!
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Vanilla Banana Creamy
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
- 6 to 8 ounces of water or whole (or 2%) milk
- 6 ice cubes
- 1 banana
- Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!
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Rasberry Chocolate Thick
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder
- 6 to 8 ounces of whole (or 2%) milk
- 6 ice cubes
- 8 rasberries
- Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Drink or eat with a spoon!
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Banana Cheerio Quickfast
Ingredients & Instructions:
- Great for a super fast morning meal
- 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder
- 6 to 8 ounces of water
- 4 to 6 ice cubes
- 1 banana
- 3/4 cup cup or original cheerios
- Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!
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Orange Creamsicle
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
- 6 to 8 ounces of water
- 4 to 6 ice cubes
- 1 to 2 peeled oranges
- Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!
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Blueberry Blaster
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
- 6 to 8 ounces of water
- 4 to 6 ice cubes
- 20-30 blueberries
- Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!
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Blastoff
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 single tall espresso shot
- 12 oz milk
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- scoop ice
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Juicy Lucy
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 10 oz apple juice (can use orange/blend)
- 1 scoop ice
- 1/2 large banana
- 4 frozen strawberries
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
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Peanut Butter Cup
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder (you can also use vanilla protein powder + 1 tbsp cocoa powder)
- 1 tbsp natural peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
- 8 oz. water (or low-fat milk)
- 3-5 ice cubes
- add all Ingredients & Instructions to blender, whip, and serve.
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Berries & Cream Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
- 1 scoop of ice
- 1 small can of pineapple juice (cook with boiling water)
- 1 handful of mixed berries
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Banana Bread Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops protein powder
- 1 Banana
- 1/2 cup Quaker Oatmeal (cook with boiling water)
- 3/4 cup Kellogg’s Bran Flakes
- 1 bottle of water
- Sugar, Brown Sugar or Artificial Sweetener to taste
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Banana Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 30g protein powder (plain or vanilla)
- 1 medium to large banana
- 8 oz. light Soy Milk
- 1 TBSP Linseed, Soy and Almond mixture
- 1 tsp Golden Syrup
- Few drops vanilla essence/extract
- 3-4 cubes ice
- 1 TBSP low fat natural yoghurt (optional depending on diet)
- Throw into blender for several minutes. Great as a meal replacement or after workout snack!
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Orange Vanilla Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- mix 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
- 8 oz. Orange Juice
- 4-5 ice cubes
- 1 tsp. vanilla Extract
- ½ banana
- 2-3 frozen strawberries
- 2 packets of sweetener
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Berry Good Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- mix 2 scoops of Raspberry Yogurt and protein powder
- 4 strawberries
- 15 blueberries
- 16 ounces of nonfat milk
- 1.2 cup of ice cubes.
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Protein-Carb Almond Blast
Ingredients & Instructions:
- mix 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder or other protein with
- 10-12 oz of skim milk
- 1.2 cup of dry oatmeal
- 1.2 cup of raisins
- 12 shredded almonds
- 1 tbsp of peanut butter.
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Strawberry Nut Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- mix 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder or other protein with
- 1 cup of fat-free strawberry yogurt
- 6 shredded macadamia nuts.
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Plum Ice Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- mix 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder or other protein with
- 1 ripe plum (pitted) juice of 1 lemon
- 16 ounces of ice water
- 1.2 cup of ice cubes.
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Peppermint Oatmeal Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- mix 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder or other protein with
- 1 cup sugar free vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 2 cups non-fat milk
- 1.2 cup water
- a splash of peppermint extract!
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Chocolate Coffee Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- mix 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder or other protein with:
- 1 cup of skim milk
- 5 ice cubes
- 1 cup of water
- 1 spoonful of instant coffee!
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Plum-Lemon Cooler
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops vanilla flavor protein powder
- 1 ripe plum, pitted
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon multi-vitamin powder
- 16 ounces ice water
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
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Wild Berry Boost
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops vanilla flavor protein powder
- 8 raspberries
- 4 strawberries
- 15 blueberries
- 16 ounces nonfat milk
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffle
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops chocolate flavor protein powder
- 1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter
- 16 ounces nonfat milk
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
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Creatine Catalyst
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops vanilla flavor protein powder
- 5 Granny Smith apples
- 5 grams (one teaspoon) creatine powder
- 1/2 cup ice cubes Creatine monohydrate is a tried and true creatine supplement that has withstood the athletes’ test of time. While not a miracle supplement, creatine has proven to improve strength and stamina in short bursts by helping to replenish ATP, which is vital to athletic performance. Click here to check out and order the Optimum Nutrition creatine monohydrate product.
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Peanut Brittle Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix, dry
- 1 tbsp natural peanut butter, chunky
- 8 oz. cold water or lowfat milk.
- 3-6 ice cubes
- Add all Ingredients & Instructions to blender, blend, and serve.
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The Hulk
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tbsp sugar-free pistachio pudding mix
- 1 mint leaf or a few drops peppermint extract (optional)
- 1 few drops green food coloring (optional)
- 8 oz. cold water or low-fat milk
- 3-5 ice cubes
- Add all Ingredients & Instructions to blender, blend, and pour into cup.
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Oatmeal Meal Replacement Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 cup dry measure oatmeal, cooked in water and cooled
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 3 dashes cinnamon
- 1/8 c sugar free maple syrup or equivalent amount brown sugar replacement
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds (or flaxseed oil or natural peanut butter)
- 12 oz. water or low-fat milk
- Add all Ingredients & Instructions to blender, blend, and pour into cup.
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Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp sugar-free instant vanilla pudding
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp imitation vanilla (or 1/4 tsp extract)
- 1 packet artificial sweetener
- a few dashes butter flavor sprinkles or butter-flavor extract
- 8 oz. water (or low-fat milk)
- 3 ice cubes
- Add all Ingredients & Instructions to blender, whip, and serve.
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Nada Colada Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 c pineapple-orange juice
- 1/4 tsp rum extract
- 1/4 tsp coconut extract (or 2 tbsp shredded coconut)
- 1 packet artificial sweetener
- 4 oz. water (or low-fat milk)
- 3-6 ice cubes
- Add all Ingredients & Instructions to blender, whip, and serve.
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Low Carb Nada Colada Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tsp sugar-free pineapple-orange drink mix
- 1/4 tsp rum extract
- 1/4 tsp coconut extract (or 2 tbsp shredded coconut)
- 1 packet artificial sweetener
- 8 oz. water (or low-fat milk)
- 3-6 ice cubes
- Add all Ingredients & Instructions to blender, whip, and serve.
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Thick Bananna Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 cup skim milk
- 2 tsp. safflower oil
- Several pieces of ice
- 1 banana
- 1 package of Carnation Instant Breakfast (there’s also a lo-carb mix)
(any flavor–strawberry, chocolate, cappacino, French vanilla, chocolate malt) - Mix together in blender until ice is completely crushed and mixed well.
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Banana Delight
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 8 oz. pure water
- 1/2 banana (frozen)
- 2 oz. protein powder
- 2 tsp. flax seed oil
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Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 10 oz pure water
- 8 frozen strawberries
- 4 tbs. low fat sour cream
- 10-15 drops liquid artificial sweetener (optional)
- 1.5 oz. protein powder
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Blueberry Dream
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 10 oz. Pure water
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1.5 oz. protein powder
- 2 tsp. flax seed oil
- 15 drops liquid artificial sweetener (optional)
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Fat Burning Peaches and Cream
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 8 oz. pure water
- 1 ripe peach
- 2 tbs. low fat sour cream
- 8 drops liquid artificial sweetener (optional)
- 1.5 oz protein powder
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Quick Start Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 3 oranges (fresh juiced only, NOT canned or bottled
- 6 drops liquid artificial sweetener (optional)
- 1 oz. protein powder
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Tropical Treat
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 8 oz. pure water
- 1/2 banana (frozen)
- 2 tbs. low fat sour cream
- 1 tsp. coconut extract
- 10-15 drops liquid artificial sweetener (optional)
- 1.5 oz. protein powder (vanilla flavor)
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Tropical Pleasure
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 8 oz. pure water
- 1/2 tsp. pineapple extract
- 1/2 tsp. coconut extract
- 1 tbs heavy cream
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 heaping scoop (1 oz) of protein powder
- artificial sweetener to taste (optional)
- 2-3 ice cubes (optional)
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Chocolate Almond Delight
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 10-12 oz. pure water
- 15 raw almonds
- 1/2 tsp. coconut extract
- 1.5 oz protein powder (chocolate flavor)
- artificial sweetener to taste (optional)
- 3-5 ice cubes (optional)
- first, blend the almonds until creamy smooth in 1/2 the water, then add the rest of the Ingredients & Instructions
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Chocolate Lovers
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 12 oz pure water
- 1 tsp. pure cocoa powder
- 2 tbs. low fat sour cream
- 10-15 drops liquid artificial sweetener
- 2 oz. protein powder (chocolate flavor)
- 2 tsp. flax seed oil
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High Energy Shake!
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 10 oz pure water
- 10 strawberries (Fresh or Frozen)
- 1 tbs. flax seed oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 heaping scoop (1 oz) of protein powder
- artificial sweetener to taste (optional)
- 2-3 ice cubes (optional)
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Super Slimmer
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 8 oz. pure water
- 1 tbs. flax seed oil
- 1/2 ripe peach (peeled)
- 6 frozen strawberries
- 1 heaping scoop (1 oz) of of protein powder
- artificial sweetener to taste (optional)
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Banana Almond Heavy Gainer
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 10-14 oz. of milk
- 1/2 cup raw almonds – blend with water only until creamy smooth then add…
- 1/2 large frozen banana
- 2 level scoops protein powder
- artificial sweetener to taste (optional)
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Weight Gainer
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 14 oz. pure water
- 2 bananas or 2 scoops YAM Power
- 3 tbs. peanut butter
- 6 drops liquid artificial sweetener (optional)
- 2 oz. protein powder
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Mineral Power
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 10 oz. pure water
- 1 oz. liquid ionic plant source minerals
- 1 packet knox gelatin
- 1 tbs. flax seed oil
- 1 heaping scoop (1 oz) of protein powder
- artificial sweetener or to taste (optional)
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Healthy Honey Banana Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 cup of pure water
- 1 big scoop of vanilla whey protein powder
- 3/4 cup of natural yoghurt
- 1 banana
- 1 tsp of flax-seed oil
- 2 tsp of honey
- 1 tsp spirulena (optional)
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Rock N’ Roll Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 cup of pure water
- 1 big scoop of vanilla whey protein powder
- 3/4 cup of natural yoghurt
- 1 banana
- 1 tsp of flax-seed oil
- 2 tsp of honey
- 1 tsp spirulena
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Banana Almond Creme
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 Banana
- 12 Cup Milk
- 10 Almonds
- 1 Serving protein powder
- 5 Ice Cubes
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Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops protein powder strawberry
- 4 large strawberries
- blueberries ( a small handful)
- water (just a few drops)
- 1/2 C ice
- Splenda to taste
- Start off by crushing the ice in the blender and then gradually add the
fruit and enough water to get it smooth. Finish off with the two scoops of
whey and enough Splenda to make it sweet.
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Pineapple Power
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 cup of pineapple juice
- 3 strawberries
- 1 banana
- 1 teaspoon of yogurt
- 1 scoop of your choice of protein
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Orange And Cream Delight
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 Bottle of Orange Gatorade
- 1 packet vanilla meal replacer
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Strawberry Savior
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 4 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 8 fluid ounces water
- 1 colombo strawberry yogurt
- 3 frozen strawberries
- 1 teaspoon creatine powder
- 1 teaspoon flax seed oil
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Vanilla Coffee Delight
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 10-12 oz. low-fat milk
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup low-fat coffee flavored ice cream
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Heavy Gainer
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 3 scoops protein powder (vanilla/chocolate)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
- 8 oz. milk
- 2 cups ice
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Egg-cellent Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or 3-4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 scoop egg protein powder
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The Best Protein Shake Ever
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
- 10 Ice Cubes
- 12 oz. fat free milk
- 2 tblsp fat free vanilla yogart
- 1 tblsp reduced fat peanut butter
- 2 tblsp hazelnut coffee
- 1/8 cup caramel ice cream topping
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Peanut Butter And Banana Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 100g almond flakes
- 1 table spoon peanut butter
- 500ml skim milk
- half banana
- 1 table spoon honey
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The Best Overall Tasting Homemade Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 16 oz. skim milk
- 2 cups no-fat cottage cheese
- 3 scoops whey protein powder (vanilla)
- 1/2 cup non-fat, reduced-sugar vanilla yogurt scoop of your favorite fruit
(I like frozen strawberries & banana) - Splenda or Sweet-n-Low to taste (about
2 packets) - Handful of Ice
- Blend together and chill. Makes 3 two-cup servings.
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Snickers® Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 3 Snickers® Bars
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
- Chop the candy into cubes. Add the milk, eggs, then mix; add the evaporated milk and mix.
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Butterfinger® Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 3 Butterfinger® Bars
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
- Chop the candy into cubes. Add the milk, eggs, then mix; add the evaporated milk and mix.
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Muscle Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 c. lowfat milk
- 1/2 c. plain lowfat yogurt
- 1 banana, sliced
- 2 tbsp. protein powder
- 6 strawberries, sliced
- 1 tsp. wheat germ
- 1 tbsp. honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 c. natural berry juice
- Pinch of nutmeg or carob powder
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Ginger Bread Man
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 packet of vanilla protein powder
- 1 graham cracker
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 capful vanilla extract
- 12oz. of water
- 4 Ice Cubes
- Blend 45 seconds
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Creamy Coffee Ice Cream
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 packet of vanilla protein powder
- 13 oz ice cubes
- 3 oz water
- 2 tsp ground coffee
- Blend the ice cubes until you get a snow. Add the protein, the ground coffee, the water and blend for 5-10 minutes to a smooth consistency. Freeze 30 – 60 minutes for thicker ice cream.
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Apple Pie Delight
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 packet of vanilla protein powder
- 1 peeled and cored apple, cut into pieces
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 5 Ice Cubes
- Microwave the apple pieces for 2 minutes on high.
- Add all ingredients to blender, puree for 30 seconds.
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Chocolate Banana Chunk
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 3 bananas
- 6 eggs
- 4 tablespoons cocoa/hot chocolate powder
- 2 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter (chunky or creamy)
- 4 1/2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons evaporated milk or powder milk
- Pour the milk into blender, add 3 of the eggs and mix.
- Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and mix.
- Add 2 bananas and 3 tablespoons of evaporated milk and mix.
- Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 3 eggs and mix.
- Add remaining banana, 2 1/2 tablespoons of peanut butter creamy or chunky, whatever suites your taste, and mix.
- This shake is for bodybuilders or athletes; NOT for couch potatoes.
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Fruit and Fiber Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 c. nonfat milk or apple juice
- 1/2 fresh banana
- 3-4 fresh or frozen strawberries or 1/3 c. blueberries or peaches
- 1 tsp. wheat germ or bran
- 1-3 tbsp. protein powder made from milk & egg
- A few ice cubes if fruit isn’t frozen
- Combine all in blender. Whip until smooth and thick.
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CINNAMON MOCHA PROTEIN SHAKE
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 scoop of protein powder
- 1 cup of 1%, skim, Lactaid, Rice, or soy milk
- 1/4-1/2 packet of sugar free chocolate Carnation instant breakfast, sugar free cocoa, or 1 tbsp. of sugar free Hershey syrup
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp.
- decaffeinated instant coffee
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DREAM CREAM PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
Ingredients and Instructions:
- 1 scoop of protein powder
- 1/4 cup of orange Gatorade or orange Crystal Light
- 1 cup 1%, skim, Lactaid, Rice, Soy milk
- 1/4-1/2 packet of sugar-free vanilla Carnation instant breakfast
- 1 tsp. orange flavoring (optional)
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BANANA SPLIT PROTEIN SHAKE
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 scoop of protein powder
- 1/4-1/2 packet of sugar-free vanilla or chocolate Carnation instant breakfast
- 1/2 banana
- 2 cubes of fresh pineapple or 1 slice canned pineapple in its own juice
- 1-2 strawberries fresh or frozen
- 3 ice cubes
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CHOCOLATE MOCHA MINT PROTEIN SHAKE
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 scoop of protein powder
- 1/4-1/2 packet of sugar-free chocolate Carnation instant breakfast
- 1 tsp. instant decaffeinated coffee
- 2 drops of peppermint extract
- 1 cup 1%, skim, Lactaid, Rice, Soy milk
- 2 ice cubes
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KEY LIME PIE PROTEIN SHAKE
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1/4-1/2 packet of sugar-free vanilla Carnation instant breakfast
- 1-2 tsp lime juice
- 1 graham cracker (2-3 small squares)
- 2-3 ice cubes
- 1 cup 1%, skim, Lactaid, Rice, or Soy milk
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STRAWBERRY BANANA FROST MILK SHAKE
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1/4-1/2 packet of sugar-free strawberry Carnation instant breakfast
- 1/2 banana and 1-2 fresh or frozen strawberries
- 2-3 ice cubes
- 1 cup 1%, skim, Lactaid, Rice, or Soy milk
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EGGNOG PROTEIN SHAKE
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1/4-1/2 packet of sugar-free vanilla Carnation instant breakfast
- 1/2 tsp. allspice
- 1 graham cracker (2 small squares)
- 2-3 ice cubes
- 1 tbsp. sugar-free vanilla Coffee Mate creamer
- 1 cup 1%, skim, Lactaid, Rice, or Soy milk
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TROPICAL FRUIT BREEZE PROTEIN SHAKE
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1/4-1/2 packet of sugar-free strawberry Carnation instant breakfast
- 2 slices of frozen peaches
- 2 chunks of fresh pineapple
- 3 ice cubes
- 1 cup 1%, skim, Lactaid, Rice, or Soy milk
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PROTEIN FRUIT SMOOTHIE
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 scoop of Anywhey powder
- 1/2 cup low-fat plain or vanilla yogurt
- 2 fresh or frozen strawberries or any other fresh or frozen berries
- 1/2 banana
- 3 ice cubes
- 1/4 cup 1%, skim, Lactaid, Rice, or Soy milk
- 1 packet Splenda or any other sugar substitute desired
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HAZELNUT MOCHA CAPPUCCINO SHAKE
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1/4-1/2 packet of both vanilla and chocolate sugar-free Carnation instant breakfast
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup 1%, skim, Lactaid, Rice, or Soy milk
- 3-4 drops of Hazelnut mocha sugar-free flavoring
- 2 tsp. of decaffeinated instant coffee
- 2-3 ice cubes
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SNICKERS BAR MOCHA PROTEIN SHAKE
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1/2 cup cold coffee
- 1/2 cup 1%, skim, Lactaid, Rice, or Soy milk
- 3-4 drops of sugar-free caramel flavoring
- 1/4-1/2 packet of sugar-free chocolate Carnation instant breakfast
- 3 ice cubes
- 1 tsp. butternut flavoring extract
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BUTTERMILK FRUIT SHAKE
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup frozen fruit
- 1tsp vanilla flavoring extract
- 1 packet of Splenda or any other sugar substitute
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Boysenberry Smoothie
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 cup fresh or frozen boysenberries
- 1 cup plain or vanilla low-fat yogurt
- 1/3 cup 100% apple juice
- 3-4 ice cubes
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Frozen Fruit Glaze Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1/4-1/2 packet of vanilla sugar-free
Carnation instant breakfast - 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup 100% orange juice
- 1/2 banana
- 2-3 frozen or fresh strawberries
- 2-3 ice cubes
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Peanut Butter and Banana Protein Shake
Ingredients and Instructions:
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 cup 1%, skim, Lactaid, Rice, or Soy milk
- 1-2 tbsp. Skippy Natural peanut butter
- 1/2 banana
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Holiday Pumpkin Spice Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 8 oz. water
- 1 Tbsp. Flax oil
- 1 Tsp. Pumpkin pie spice
- 1 Tsp. Splenda Brown Sugar
- 8 oz. Yogurt
- 4-6 ice cubes
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Dreamsicle
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2-3 scoops vanilla protein powder
- Seeds from half a length of real vanilla bean
- 1 Tsp. Vanilla extract (real not imitation)
- 4 oz. water
- 6 oz. Orange juice + zest from half orange
- 3 Tbsp Whipping cream (heavy cream, not from can)
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (or frozen vanilla yogurt)
- Ice cubes at end to add desired consistency
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Mango Madness
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2-3 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 to 1 cup mango pieces frozen or freshly sliced natural mango
- 1 cup Brown Cow Vanilla cream top yogurt
- 1 Tbsp Flax seed oil
- 6-8 oz water
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Tropical Protein Pina Colada
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2-3 scoops vanilla low carb protein powder
- 4 oz water
- 1/3 cup pineapple chunks (canned in water, or fresh) – freeze them for icy texture
- Coconut milk or coconut extract (again, from a can for more fat or extract for low cal)
- 1/2 cup 2% milk + 1/2 cup pineapple low carb drink (like Diet V-8 tropical)
- 4-6 ice cubes
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Fruity Carbohydrate High Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 banana (cut in pieces and frozen)
- 4-6 whole strawberries (from frozen berry package)
- 1/2 cup low fat yogurt (or Brown Cow cream top for more calories)
- 1 cup orange or pineapple juice
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
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PB&J Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 8-12 oz water (add 1% milk if you want a little creamier texture)
- 1 Tbsp. Natural (smooth) Peanut Butter
- 1 Tbsp. Flax oil or Flax meal
- 1 Tsp. No sugar Strawberry Jam
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
- 2 Tbsp Whipping Cream (heavy cream, not cream out of a can)
- 1 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
- 12 oz. water
- 1 Tbsp. Flax Meal
- 4-6 ice cubes
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Carnation Protein Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 cup skim milk
- 2 tsp. safflower oil
- Several pieces of ice
- 1 banana
- 1 package of Carnation Instant Breakfast (regular or low-carb)
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The Balanced Meal Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 serving vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1 banana
- 1 Tbsp sugar-free pudding mix or 2 Tbsp regular pudding mix
- 3 oz. carrot
- 1 oz. raw spinach
- 3/4 cup ice
Blend everything but the ice until smooth. If it’s not sweet enough, add a packet of stevia. Then add the ice and blend again until smooth.
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The Balanced Meal Weight Gain Shake
Ingredients & Instructions:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 serving vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp sugar-free pudding mix or 2 Tbsp regular pudding mix
- 3 oz. carrot
- 1 oz. raw spinach
- 3/4 cup ice
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
Blend everything but the ice until smooth. If it’s not sweet enough, add a packet of stevia. Then add the ice and blend again until smooth.
Don’t forget to grab your protein powder!
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Bodybuilding.com
CriticalBench.com
EnergyFirst.com
Cooks.com
MuscleMaster.com
LifeBridgeHealth.org
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Thats a great list. cheers!!
Another excellent.I like recipes, but I would advise people to use, clear supplements, organic cage-free egg protein instead of food.
Again, excellent quality, and I had some ideas for you.
mmmm ah loving this.
read all the milkshake recipes & they sound great! have to try some and will gwt back this. Thank you
Protein shakes can be a great source of energy. I know when I was training hard to get certified for pilates, there were many nights I went the route of a shake instead of a meal.
Excellent post. I like the recipes, though I would recommend people to use organic, cage free Eggology egg whites for protein instead of processed supplements.
Again, excellent recipes, definitely gave me some ideas.
Way to go buddy!
Thanks for the feedback buddy!
protein shakes are always good to take especially for teenagers. always a drink after exercise and if you wish, you can take one for breakfast. this is what I do because I have never time to prepare breakfast. However, if you want to gain weight, be sure to eat a lot, but if you keep winning and Arent, get a gainer.
I love this site it’s great for whey protein recipe ideas.
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I ‘m overwhelmed with the amount of protein shake guidelines found here. I am the type of being that like to prepare great healthy foods, refreshments and other stuff.
I am regularly looking for recent recipes I can make. Gaining or losing weight or what someone wants, protein shakes can be truly delicious.
Great recipes. These are nice for me as drink protein shakes daily 2-3 glasses. Making them tasty is what i need. That for the post.
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I’d like to add one, my favorite:
I call it Coconut ChocoMilk:
1 Can of Coconut Milk, full-fat
2 Scoops of Chocolate Whey Protein
1 Cup of blueberries
1 Cup of strawberries
1 Medium Banana
1 Cup of coconut flakes
It’s delicious. Might be enough as a meal for two people, but I’m quite the eater so I can down one of those by myself.
That sounds absurd… in a very tasty way. If I wanted to gain 5 pounds overnight I would try it. Thanks for the sweet recipe man.
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My favorite is the blueberry blaster. Other bloggers have mentioned that ground up blueberry powder will help with weight loss, although that is not what you are looking for here. But I don’t know if I believe that blueberry powder will actually help with weight loss. It certainly won’t taste like real blueberries.
Protein Shakes like these are excellent to help muscles recover after doing extensive workouts. You need healthy protein to allow muscles to recover faster and I personally enjoy the variety. I can’t drink protein shakes with “milk” based products as I am lactose intolerant and many store bought shakes have milk in them.
Freaking awesome. I get soooo bored of my typical protein shake recipe, there are about 10 I will give a go. Not sure about the candy bar ones, but some of the “Best . . .” ones I will have to test. Thanks again, -Rob
Nice recipes i found a new one natural recipe at this site:
https://healthmad.com/fitness/cocktail-for-natural-muscies/
i like the nutri. it has low fat but very high protein,
My favorite powder is the Shakeology powder too, can’t go wrong if Horton endorses it. Thanks for this list, I’m always looking for new protein shake recipes. I have a mix recipe below as well, you can eat it like oatmeal, or even make cookies!
1 or 2 scoops protein (depending on your powder of choice)
1/2 cup oats
1 tbsp natural PB
1 tsp raw honey
1/4 cup boiled water (might require less – again depends on your powder and consistency you prefer)
what about raw eggs in your protein shake? Anyone try that?
I have never done a raw egg protein shake, but I know many folks who have. I don’t think it adds anything special to your diet, so you’re better off just using egg protein powder in your shakes, if that’s what you’re after.
Thank you so much. I’m a solid 100lbs and have been looking for good weight gaining protein shakes. I see a few listed in the titles, are there more that I may have overlooked?
Look for recipes with milk, cream, peanut butter, bananas, or any other calorie dense ingredient.
This is quite a list I don’t know if I could try all of them.. But I’m glad that you have them compiled..
I used to make fiber rich shakes and other green smoothie for a change I will definitely try this protein shakes recipes.
Thanks
Very nice collection. Always nice to have things sorted for you. Thanks for your work.
Great now I can exercise and don’t worry with monotony of my protein shake. I knew maybe 10 from this list.
Thanks.
These are mind blowing recipes..I don;t like protein shakes but i’ll definitely gonna like them after using these recipes.
Great article-so much info! Thanks for posting-looking forward to trying some of these recipes.
It would be amazing if somehow these shakes were categorized by protein flavor. I only typically use vanilla so I dont care to see the chocolate ones usually!
WOW this is an intense list!
thanks for the great protein shake list!
Im sticking to the arnold and the hulk!
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I use whey protien every day. I work out in the am. Should I use the shake before I work out or after ? I feel whey or soy protien should be used almost daily.
Great list, will take awhile to try them 🙂
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amazing reciepes ..i have been gym for last 2 years but never heard of these reciepes…Thanks for sharing…Will try them
I agree with mike there could have been more info on the recipes but still a great list.
Thanks.
Yeah I just don’t have all the nutritional information for these recipes. Wish I did though. Maybe someone could figure some of them out and I’ll post it.
great recipes, calorie count, carbs, protien, etc… would have been nice though.
Hey thanks for these, i’ve been looking for some decent recipes for a while-just tried the Banana Cheerio Quickfast and it was awesome!
Great recipies. I always wonder what to come next. 🙂
I am impressed with the number of protein shake recipes found here. I am the kind of person that loves to cook and prepare meals, juices and so on, so I am constantly searching for new recipes I can use. Whether or not someone wants to lose or gain weight, protein shakes can be really tasty.
These are mind blowing recipes..I don;t like protein shakes but i’ll definitely gonna like them after using these recipes.
Great post. Very nice list of protein shakes….very useful
Great post. Very nice list of protein shake recipes. Thanks for sharing!
What are your favorite for “Fat Loss Routine”?
What are your favorite for “Gain Muscle Routine”?
😀
I throw a bunch of stuff into my shakes when I’m making muscle gain shakes – fruit, flax, acai powder, bananas, protein powder, 2% milk, and more… When using shakes for fat loss, I stick to skim milk and plain protein powder.
Hi all! I have a question.I am looking to lose weight with soy protein shakes(scifit soy).I wanted to use this as meal replacement and just have a healthy dinner.How many shakes should I drink per day to LOSE weight?
Thank you!
Well you could try a strategy similar to SlimFast and drink two shakes a day, eat 1 meal under 500 calories, and enjoy 3 small snacks consisting of fruit, veggies, or some other healthy snack of 200 calories or less.
Try this:
Breakfast – Protein shake + 1 piece of fruit
Brunch – another piece of fruit, or a couple servings of veggies, or a serving of light Activia yogurt, or a serving of cheese with a serving of whole grain crackers
Lunch – Protein shake
Linner – another piece of fruit, or a couple servings of veggies, or a serving of light Activia yogurt, or a serving of cheese with a serving of whole grain crackers
Dinner – a meal with meat, veggies, whole grain carbs, try to keep it at or under 500 total calories
I wouldn’t recommend this strategy at all. If it’s not sustainable, it’s not right. Shakes are a good supplement, but shouldn’t be used as a meal replacement.
False. Shakes can totally be used as a meal replacement. False in every way, shape, and form.
Steve, this is quite a list of recipes that I can use and enjoy for a very long time. Thanks for sharing.
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Could someone tell me the BEST shake for a 14 year old oy 5″8/ 117LB thanks I do MMA and weight training
Any protein shake with milk/water and protein powder is good for you.
hey were can i do the mma i wrestle and i been lookin for protein shakes to
Hey, get up on some Optimum Nutrition protein powder. w00t
Steve, I do water aerobics 3-4 days a week, walk on the treadmill 3 days a week and lift weights 3 days a week. I am really trying to loss weight. (100-150) is what I want to lose. Is it ok for me to make protein shakes for meal replacements, Breakfast, lunch, a salad with protien for dinner, and two small snacks like string cheese will this work for me or against me. I just want to lose and tone.
Please help,
Tiffany
95. “Poor Man’s Breakfast” (Patent Pending)
1 scoop Whey (any flavour)
1 glass water (tap, filtered, bottled)
Put in shaker cup, shake and try not to spill on baggy, striped weightlifting trousers
24g of protein, 120 calories, 0 fat
Love it.
If you use frozen fruit you can use less or no ice.
Awesome tip! I actually use frozen fruit in some of my smoothies and never include ice.
On a day where I know I am going to need hydration, electrolyte replacement, and a boost of protien I like to mix Nectar’s Road Side Lemonaide Protien Mix with an Orange Gatoraide G2 (low-sugar).
I love the flavor of this stuff, it mixes sooo easily, and it has a higher protien level than a lot of the other powders I look at.
Steve, Recently you recommended me to try the “Fat loss for men
diet with HIIT training” and it seems to be a good workout but
ive always wondered about all the routines seem to have upperbody
and lower body mixed in on the same day.I always have been taught
as well as heard,that you should really do upperbody and lowerbody
on seperate days.Could you give me some insight as to why those
workouts are combined on the same day and are they ok to do that
way?
I enjoy full body workouts because you can train frequently. You will never ‘destroy’ any given muscle with full body training, so most muscles are recovered enough to train again withing 48 hours. Upper and lower body splits are great too.
Hey I love all of the recipes. I was wondering if it was ok to replace the water with milk? Also would this be ok if your 14 years old.
Yes that would be perfectly fine.
These sound wonderful and something I can handle. I am starting a weight loss program and know that Protein is of the utmost importance. Are the recipes female friendly, or would you recommend tweaking them a bit?
Thanks so much
Everything is chick-friendly. Good luck with your shakes.
I love the frozen chocolate banana……I’m trying to lose weight (35 lbs)….can this drink be used as a meal replacement?
Yes as a meal replacement.
I like to drink a protein shake with two scoops of protein some kind of fruit and a scoop of folgers coffee grounds. It makes me feel awsome and my workouts go great I feel like i am on the juice. Am i hurting my insides if i do this regularly? Should i be worried healthwise?
Michael: It sounds like a great protein shake to me.
MattyD-
I was in the same boat (yacht) u were brah.
Kids told me i looked like ryan sheckler, at that point, i felt my choices were limited.
I drove a Cobalt SS, there was no other option, i had to take dbol.
Seemed like i had everything, hot girls big muscles, fast whip.
But when i stopped taking it, my life seemed to crumble, lost everything.
Now i drive a malibu and i use about 35mg of TrimSpa in each of my protien shakes. I may have a bit of gyno (manboobs) from the dbol, but id rather live a trimspa life.
Lesson learned, you dont have to drive the SS cobalt to make the football team. you can just drive a malibu, sit on the sidelines, and have just as much fun.
i made the team every year, i might have been a back up qb and long snapper, but it was worth it in the end.
Now i have a kitten and the girl of my dreams.
– Squealz
ROFL !
Some really solid recipies here.
However…
I was wondering how much more effective these shakes would be with a 50mg liquid dbol floater in them-
My big brother and his bro’s all do this and they are encouraging me to follow…
a.) what shake recepie would complement the dbol best? (tastyness and effectiveness)
b.) do you think one of these every day from now until summer will help me make football tryouts?
Thanks a bunch,
Matty D
Matty D: I don’t advise you to take dbol at all. You should be at least 21 years old and should have attempted to max out your natural physical potential before ever thinking about steroids. I know it’s not fair if other people are using them to make the football team, but I don’t advocate any of it. If you lift heavy and often, eat a ton of food, and use the right legal supplements, you should still be able to make impressive gains – especially if you are a teenager.
Want to make football tryouts? Study, practice, lift heavy, eat protein, sleep 8 hours every night, and limit the summer partying with your friends, or at least avoid drugs and alcohol.
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Steve i’m starting back Pro Wrestling and so i need sum of these shakes to keep my weight up and what notlol so i can’t wait to try your protein shakes.
the best way i found to make a smoothie is a fruity one…..
handfull of ice
5-10 frozen strawbarrys
1 packet of sweetleaf
1 cup of cranberry juice
squirt of lemon juice
2 scoops of vinella protein powder
Do you have recipe in making Mango Shake Powder?
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My protien shakes turn out very frothy. I use EAS Premium Protien Powder and Champion Low Carb Pure Whey. Is it the protien powder or the blender Im using, or is the frothiness just the nature of the beast.
Tom, some shakes just come out frothy, but try a different blender setting if possible. Opt for blend rather than whip.
can these protien shake help lose weight
LMAO did *bob say he drank ALL of them? lol
lol He sure did!
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thanks for the great recipes…. they all were great except number 48…. I have drank all of them and I am riped
I bet you are “riped” bob… I just bet you are.
Steve:
Thank you very much for nice suggestion. I will try to follow that through. Just one confusion regarding the line “I suggest increasing protein until you are at 1 lb of protein per lb of DESIRED bodyweight.”. Highly appreciate your explanation.
Also, it would be nice, if you can tell what kind of foods shall I take in each meal.
Very nice recipes!
Actually, I am 27 years old and have started working out around 4 months ago with a target of gaining weight of about 10 lbs. But till now there is no much change in weight except some cuts in my muscles. I was just wondering if I need extra protein to gain weight. Please suggest.
Moon:
If you are working out and getting cut, you need to increase calories. I suggest increasing protein until you are at 1 lb of protein per lb of DESIRED bodyweight. Once that is done you can start to add complex carbs before and after your workouts, make sure you eat breakfast, and make sure you are eating every 3 hours throughout the day.
I have been reading some of the questions and the one that really caught my eye was Danielle’s regarding super greens. I use to take a product called Barley Green by Aim, and I just took it in Apple juice, it was quite pleasant tasting though. I am not familiar with Super Greens however, so it may have a stronger taste. I always found Barley Green tasted like hay smells, if that makes any sense to you.
Awesome!! Thanks, now I can add some life to my post workout protein shake or even a great quick morning breakfast!!
Would you recommend, though, the egg shakes for me? (I am a girl, 18 and building muscle with the goal of decreasing fat loss from my body, no intentions of gaining weight at all tho!)
Stephanie: Greens supplements seem to ruin everything. I frequently enjoy acai beverages, as you may know, but anything containing acai mixed with greens always tastes nasty. You should definitely attempt to mask your greens with flavor-heavy ingredients like peanut butter and chocolate. Maybe you should switch to low-sodium V8 juice. =)
As far as taking a Greens supplement, I’ve tried Greens+ out of Cananda, and the only way I can get it down is through a smoothie, and even still it’s awful. I’ve found that peanut butter masks the taste of it. My friend likes it with blueberries and peanut butter, but I prefer it with strawberries, or even mixed fruit with peanut butter. To me, the thicker the shake, the better. Maybe try it with bananas and peanut butter and chocolate whey. Chocolate seems to mask it better than vanilla too.
I add cooked egg whites (hard-boiled) to my protein shakes. As long as you add a banana and some frozen fruit you can’t taste the eggs.
8 oz Soy milk
1/2 cup frozen peaches
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1 large banana
Hard-boiled eggs (no yolk)
–> 1 egg = 7g protein
It’s incredibly easy to change the flavor and texture depending on personal taste. Just substitute different fruits, maybe add some juice, or other flavored soy milk (chocolate, strawberry, coffee, etc).
Danielle:
1) I don’t take Super Greens, sorry.
2) I’m not 100% sure which blender I have, in fact I haven’t used it in a year or so.
Tyler:
People do use raw eggs, but they shouldn’t. There’s really no need to put raw eggs in protein shakes or anything else unless you’re going to cook it.
do people really use raw eggs
Two Questions: 1) Do you take a Super Greens type supplement, and if so, have you found ANYTHING that makes the taste and consistency more bearable? I’m having a hard time getting it down and have heard that smoothies or juice might be a good option.
2) Any suggestions on a brand of blender to make good smoothies, shakes, etc? Willing to invest if it’s really good. Thanks!
Chris:
Protein and fat is good for lean muscle gain, while protein and carbs is good for an overall ‘bulking’ phase. You might also choose P&C pre workout or post weight training workout, which you might choose P&F in the morning, before or after a cardio workout, at night, or if you are on a low carb diet.
Which gives the most solid weight gain, protein and fat or protein and carbs?
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thank you for the helpful list i will let you know any results of using your shakes in about 8 weeks
Nice! Thanks a lot. I look forward to trying a few soon!
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Excellent list of recipes. The recipes with added Peanut gives is a great taste, plus it add a some protein and the some extra good fats!
Very nice and looong list! Thanks and keep it up!
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I haven’t mentioned which shakes are weight gainers or weight losers. Some of them make mention of ‘skinny’ or ‘gainer’ or some other tell-tale word. Otherwise look at the ingredients. If it has a fatty ingredient like oil, cream, weight gainer powder, peanut butter, etc… OR a high sugar ingredient, than it’s a weight gain shake. Otherwise it’s either a plain protein shake or a weight loss shake.
Will these shake aid in weight loos or weight gain?
Great recipes, I’m a baby boomer and need a protein shake every morning just to maintain muscle mass, this will really make it easier, thanks.
great list of shakes. Thanks.
cheers
I really don’t have the nutritional information for most of these. Some are so simple that you can probably figure them out in your head. It would take me far to long to compile that info for all these recipes, so you won’t be seeing it anytime soon. Sorry.
Thanks I will check these out – do you have caloric information by chance?
Thank you for sharing your protein shake recipe.
Nice site. very informative 🙂