Protein is an essential macronutrient for building lean muscle mass. So there’s no disputing the fact that protein shakes are an important tool for fitness gains and fat loss.
Not only does a protein shake meal replacement take only a few minutes to prepare, it keeps you on point with your nutrition while making it easy to avoid unhealthy fast food alternatives for a quick meal. However, blending up the same combination of protein powder, ice and water sure does get boring.
The following 31 Flavors of Protein Shakes will destroy your protein shake boredom once and for all! For each of the recipes below simply combine the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add extra water, milk or ice as needed to create your desired consistency. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Oatmeal Shake
-¼ cup dry oats
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
-1 ½ cups water or milk
-handful of ice cubes
Banana Nut Shake
-½ banana
-1 cup milk or water
-10 almonds
-1 scoop vanilla protein powder
-handful of ice cubes
Vanilla Coffee Shake
-½ cup vanilla almond milk
-½ cup cold brewed black coffee
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-liquid stevia to taste
-handful of ice cubes
Café Mocha Shake
-½ cup milk
-½ cup cold brew black coffee
-2 scoops chocolate protein powder
-1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
-liquid stevia to taste
-handful of ice cubes
Sunny Morning Shake
-1 seedless, peeled orange
-1 cup milk
-2 scoops unflavored protein powder
-handful of ice cubes
Orange Creamsicle Shake
-½ frozen banana
-½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
-1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-handful of ice cubes
Thin Mint Shake
-½ frozen banana
-1 cup milk or water
-2 scoops chocolate protein powder
-1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
-¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
-4 fresh mint leaves (optional)
Bright Berry Shake
-1 ½ cups water or milk
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-8 raspberries
-4 strawberries
-12 blueberries
-handful of ice cubes
Strawberry Vanilla Shake
-1 ½ cups water or milk
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-1 handful of ice cubes
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-½ frozen banana
-3 frozen strawberries
Raspberry Cheesecake Shake
-1 ½ cups water or milk
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-15 frozen raspberries
-2 Tablespoons low-fat sour cream
-liquid stevia to taste
Peanut Butter Cup Shake
-1 cup water or milk
-2 scoops chocolate protein powder
-1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
-1 Tablespoon creamy peanut butter
-handful of ice cubes
Creamy Chocolate Shake
-1 cup water or milk
-2 scoops chocolate protein powder
-1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
-2 Tablespoons low-fat sour cream
-liquid stevia to taste
Papaya Ginger Mint Shake
-½ cup fresh chopped papaya
-½ teaspoon fresh minced ginger
-4 fresh mint leaves
-1 cup water or milk
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-handful of ice cubes
-drizzle of honey to taste
Blueberry Mango Shake
-½ cup fresh or frozen chopped mango
-¼ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
-¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
-1 cup water or milk
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
Spinach, Kiwi and Chia Seed Shake
-1 ½ cups water or milk
-1 cup packed spinach
-1 ripe kiwi, peeled and cut into chunks
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-1 Tablespoon chia seeds
-handful of ice cubes
Oatmeal Cookie Shake
-¼ cup dry oats
-1 ½ cups water or milk
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-½ frozen banana, peeled and chopped
-1 teaspoon honey
-½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
-½ teaspoon vanilla extract
-pinch of ground ginger, nutmeg and salt
Peanut Butter and Jelly Shake
-½ frozen banana
-1 cup milk or water
-2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
-½ cup frozen strawberries
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-handful of ice cubes
Vanilla Matcha Avocado Shake
-1 ½ cups milk or water
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
-½ an avocado, pitted and peeled
-2 teaspoons matcha powder
-1 handful of spinach
Cherry Almond Shake
-1 cup water or milk
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-½ cup frozen, pitted cherries
-2 Tablespoons almond butter
-handful of ice cubes
Honey Banana Shake
-1 ½ cups of water or milk
-1 frozen banana
-¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-1 teaspoon honey
-sprinkle of ground nutmeg
Carrot Cake Shake
-1 ½ cups water or milk
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-¼ cup shredded carrots
-¼ cup chopped walnuts
-¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
-¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
-pinch of ground nutmeg and ground ginger
Key Lim Pie Shake
-½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
-1 cup milk or water
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-1 Tablespoon lime juice
-stevia to taste
-handful of ice cubes
Peach Oatmeal Shake
-1 ½ cups water or milk
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-¼ cup dry oats
-1 peach, pitted, peeled and chopped
-handful of ice cubes
-½ frozen banana, peeled and chopped
-stevia to taste
Vanilla Chai Shake
-1 cup milk or water
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-¼ cup strong brewed, chilled tea
-¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
-pinch of ground cinnamon, cloves and cardamom
-handful of ice cubes
-sprinkle of chia seeds
Apple Pie a la Mode Shake
-1 cup water or milk
-1 apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
-¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
-1 Tablespoon apple butter
-½ teaspoon ground apple pie spice
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-stevia to taste
Cinnamon Roll Shake
-1 ½ cups water or milk
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
-½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
-¼ cup dry oats
-½ banana, peeled
Hawaiian Sunrise Shake
-1 cup milk or water
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-½ banana
-½ cup pineapple
-½ cup plain Greek yogurt
-stevia to taste
-handful of ice cubes
Snickerdoodle Shake
-1 cup water or milk
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-½ banana
-1 Tablespoon creamy almond butter
-¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
-¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Chip Cookie Shake
-1 ½ cups milk or water
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-¼ cup dry oats
-¼ teaspoon imitation butter flavor
-¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
-pinch of salt
-handful of ice cubes
-1 Tablespoon mini chocolate chips
-stevia to taste
Chocolate Brownie Shake
-1 frozen banana, peeled and chopped
-¼ cup brewed coffee, chilled
-¾ cup milk
-2 scoops chocolate protein powder
-2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
-¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
-pinch of salt
-1 Tablespoon mini chocolate chips
Pina Colada Shake
-1 frozen banana, peeled and chopped
-½ cup fresh pineapple, chopped
-1 cup coconut milk
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
-1 Tablespoon shredded, unsweetened coconut
There you go! 31 Flavors of Protein Shakes to keep you happily sipping those fitness friendly macronutrients needed to achieve your big transformation goal. Now your only protein shake dilemma is deciding which of these amazing shakes to try first!
Remember that exercise is an essential component to achieving any fitness goal, so supplement your protein shake regimen with high intensity bouts of exercise. If you’re not yet one of our clients then let’s make today the special day. Call (224)653-9167 or email info@infinite-fit.com now to get started on the most effective fitness program you’ll ever join.