The Basic Ingredients of a Protein Shake
One of the most important supplements you can take whether you want to lose some weight, stay in shape or put on more muscle - are protein shakes. A basic protein shake consists of any protein powder and a liquid of your choice - it could be water, milk or fruit juice - and mix it together and drink. If you want to make your protein shakes more interesting, here are a few simple recipes for yummy protein shakes:
PROTEIN SHAKE
Berries and Cream shake
1 scoop vanilla whey protein, 1 scoop of ice, 1 small can of pineapple juice, 1 handful of mixed berries
Blend it
Banana Bread shake
2 scoops whey protein, 1 banana, ½ cup oatmeal, ¾ cup bran flakes, 1 bottle of water, sugar to taste
Blend it
Banana Protein shake
30g protein powder, 1 banana, 8 oz soy milk, 1 tablespoon linseed, soy and almond mixture, 1 teaspoon golden syrup, vanilla essence, 4 ice cubes, 1 tablespoon low fat yoghurt
Blend for several minutes
Orange Vanilla shake
2 scoops of vanilla protein powder, 8 oz orange juice, 4 ice cubes, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ banana, 3 frozen strawberries, sweetener to taste
Blend it
Berry Good shake
2 scoops of raspberry yoghurt and protein powder, 4 strawberries, 15 blueberries, 16 oz of non-fat milk, ½ ice cubes
Blend it
Strawberry Nut shake
2 scoops of vanilla protein powder, 1 cup fat-free strawberry yoghurt, 6 shredded macadamia nuts
Blend it
Chocolate Coffee Shake
2 scoops milk chocolate protein powder, 1 cup skim milk, 5 ice cubes, 1 cup water, 1 spoon instant coffee
Mix it with a spoon
Plum-Lemon Cooler
2 scoops vanilla protein powder, 1 pitted ripe plum, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon multi-vitamin powder, 16 oz ice water, ½ cup ice cubes
Mix it with a spoon
You can try these few basic recipes at home. Do get creative and try different recipes out according to your preferences.
