Easy Protein Shake Recipes for Weightloss and Bodybuilding to Try This Year

Why do men and women actively looking for healthy protein shake recipes for weight loss or mass gain?

Going steady on a healthy diet that has sufficient amount of protein has become a common routine among sports men and men.

While you can get these proteins from natural foods, it can also be got from supplements which all too often are usually in powder forms.

However, the protein powder you choose should be natural and contain no unnecessary ingredients or fillers.

These powders are made into smoothies making it a perfect pre workout and post-workout sports drink.

They are very healthy and nutritious at the same time.

However, there’s no guarantee that you’ll love its taste.

But this is usually corrected by mixing it with a variety of natural protein sources such as nuts, seeds, milk and fruits diced and mixed together into a smoothie.

Others would rather mix their protein powders with their favorite beverage or pre-made fruit juice for the benefit of a great tasting flavor.

Protein shake recipes for weight loss, fitness and body building to try at home

There’s a vast majority of many pre-made protein shakes that you can find from different brands that grace the shelves of supplement stores around.

But while you might not be sure of their contents, it is better in most cases to make them at home where you are sure of the ingredients used.

1.   Avocado and Ginger Protein Shake

This is a highly nutritious drink that is enriched with natural sweetness while providing the body with a dose of healthy nutrients for a well maintained health.

Adding dates to this shake would help prevent sweet tooth. So, it is a healthy choice for those looking to pack on muscles and also stay fit all year round.

Ingredients

• 11/2 cup almond milk
• 2 scoops protein powder
• 2 teaspoon flax seeds
• 1/2 avocado
• 3 pitted dates
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 teaspoon chopped ginger

Directions

Put all the ingredients in a blender until it achieves the smooth texture you desire.

2.     “Beanie” Chocolate Protein Shake

This is one of the best smoothies that you can take prior to beginning your day.

It would warm you up for the tasks ahead delivering rapid energy boosts on the go plus they are very mild on your digestive tract as well as supports gut health.

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 2 teaspoon ground flax seeds
• 1 teaspoon raw unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoonful raisins
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Blend all ingredients until smooth and make 2 cups.

3.     Blueberry Avocado Protein Shake

Blueberry Avocado Protein Shakes is truly refreshing smoothie that makes a great idea for a post-workout sport drink.

The fact that this smoothie isn’t green makes it very attractive to kids too. It is not only delicious but also packs a whole dose of nutrients to make up for your nutritional deficiencies.

It is good for workout guys because it helps in recovering from inflammation and also supply incredible amount of energy for your hard training regimens.

Ingredients

• ½ cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup avocado (ripe, skinned and pitted)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 2 teaspoon cashew butter
• 1 cup blueberries (frozen)
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy.

4.     Fruity Chia Protein Shake

This smoothie blends chia seeds and other amazing fruits that are not only refreshingly satisfying but are also balanced in their proportion of protein, minerals and vitamins boosting your metabolism and improving your overall health.

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup diced watermelon
• 1/4 cup raspberries
• 1/2 cup diced pineapple
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 2 scoops protein powder

Directions

Mix the ingredients until smooth and makes 2 servings.

5.     Melon Raspberry Protein Shake

This recipe is a perfect choice for those looking to cut down on excessive weight gain.

Since it has antioxidant effects in addition to its high nutrients value, it effectively helps in effectively warding off unnecessary cravings and unhealthy snacking.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cups diced watermelon
• 1/2 cup diced cantaloupe
• 1/2 cup raspberries (frozen)
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1/2 cup diced pineapple
• 2 scoops protein powder
• 1/2 teaspoon frozen strawberries (optional)
• 1 teaspoon frozen blueberries (optional)

Directions

Blend all ingredients until smooth and makes 2 cups. Add about 4 to 6 ice cubes.

6.     Sparkling Peach Protein Smoothie

It is a highly nutritious smoothie that can have you addicted in the blink of an eye.

It is great for your health, has an amazing taste and supplies the body with the nutrients essential to boost metabolism and stay active.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoon protein powder (whey or egg white)
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup tofu
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup frozen peaches
• 2 cups dairy-free coconut milk
• ice (as needed)
• splash sparkling water

Directions

• Blend protein, seeds, tofu, spinach, peaches, milk and ice until smooth.
• Sprinkle clean water on top

7.     Strawberry and Tahini Protein Shake

This smoothie utilizes the natural ingredients in the recipe to provide immense health benefits.

It contains flax seed which is known to contain a high dose of omega 3 and amazing ingredients in the mix.

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 whey protein powder
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 4 dates, pitted
• 2 teaspoon ground flax seeds
• 2 teaspoon tahini

Directions

Blend all ingredients until smooth and makes 2 cups.

Protein shakes recipes for weight loss

Everyone wants to have an impressive lean physique.

Again, a protein-rich diet is a healthy way to go.

It efficiently increases your calorie intake thereby promoting satiety

8.   Peanut butter and jelly protein smoothie

Are you looking for a great meal replacement?

Well, there you have it. It has a high protein content that it can safely pass for one of the best post-workout drink.

It provides a lot of benefits but the one that drives bodybuilders and athletes crazy is its ability to help recover form workout faster and help them progress rapidly during their training sessions.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen berries
• 1 tablespoon all-natural peanut butter
• 1 scoop Vanilla Bean, Designer Whey Sustained Energy
• 2 tablespoons rolled oats
• 1 cup soy milk

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth

9.   Spinach Flax Protein Smoothie

Spinach ranks as one of the world’s most popular diet for veggies and vegans alike.

It holds quite a fantastic health profile even for non-vegetarians.

Regardless of whether you like it or not, it is a recipe worth considering.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any kind)
• 1 large handful of organic baby spinach, washed
• ¼ cup frozen mango chunks
• ¼ cup frozen pineapple
• ½ of a banana (fresh or frozen)
• 1 Teaspoon flax meal (optional)
• 1 Teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)

Directions

• Mix all the ingredients into a blender
• Blend until smooth
• Pour into a glass & serve immediately

10.   Sunrise Smoothie/shake

Are you considering the best smoothie to get you off to a good start in the mornings?

Here’s where to look…

There’s no doubt that you’ll find it quite sweetened. Don’t be scared. It’s just the natural sweetness that comes from all the fruits (berries, oranges, bananas and so on).

Ingredients

• 1 cup organic frozen mixed berries
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 orange, peeled and segmented
• 4 – 6oz Vanilla Greek Yogurt

Directions

• Combin all ingredients in a blender then blend until smooth.

11.   Key Lime Pie Protein Shake

Now don’t get it twisted. We’re still right on course.

This is actually a protein shake and not a pie like you were probably thinking.

This particular recipe actually requires bringing your creative side to the fore.

Understanding your fitness needs, allergies and body composition, you can easily swap ingredients until you have reached your desired consistency.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Fat free cottage cheese
• 1 Scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 teaspoon Lime juice (fresh or bottled)
• 5-10 Ice cubes
• 1/2-1 cup Water
• 2-4 packets Stevia
• 2-3 drops Green food coloring, or a handful of spinach to make it green!
• 1 teaspoon sugar free vanilla instant pudding mix(optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum

Directions

Simply put every ingredient into a blender and blend. Swap ingredients for those most preferred by you.

12.  Dark Chocolate Peppermint Shake

This smoothie is out of this world ravishing your taste bud with its great minty flavor- for those that like it this way anyway.

Since getting enough protein is the major concern here, you could top you smoothie with some Greek yoghurt in addition to the protein powder for a creamier effect.

Ingredients

• 1 large banana, frozen
• 2-3 large ice cubes
• 1 cup non-dairy milk of choice
• 1 scoop Whey Protein Powder
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1/4 tablespoon pure peppermint extract
• 1 tablespoon dark/vegan chocolate chips( optional)
• Add-ons include: homemade whipping cream, vegan whipped topping, or Greek yogurt

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until your desired texture is attained.

13.   Almond Butter Protein Smoothie

Almond butter protein smoothie is a great meal replacement diet that utilizes the power of few major ingredients, each making their own contributions to your overall well-being.

It is great for an early morning dessert or an afternoon snack.

This smoothie is just as amazing and great tasting as it is plus it is very easy to prepare.

You will enjoy its fat-burning and weight loss abilities as well as other health benefits especially as it tends towards heart protection.

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe banana, peeled and frozen
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond butter
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Optional Ingredients:

• Ground cinnamon
• Maca Powder
• Cacao Powder
• Blueberries
• Spinach

Directions

Put them all in a blender and blend until smooth.

14.   Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Shake

This is one of the quickest and easiest recipes that you can make.

It is fast filling and nutritious too. It can also be taken at breakfast too or at any other time of the day.

It produces a rich tempting texture that will whet your appetite for a deliciously tasty smoothie.

In essence, you’ll be getting more nutrients, protein, and sugar counts that are beneficial to your body in general.

Ingredients

• 2 large overripe bananas, peeled, sliced and frozen
• 1 cup original almond milk (or more to thin as desired)
• 3/4 cup ice
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

• Add all ingredients to a blender, blend until well pureed. Serve immediately.

15.   Grape and Blueberry Protein Smoothie

Grapes are known to be effective in providing antioxidant effects that helps in treating various diseases that are threats to human lives according to medical news today.

Grapes contain minerals in abundance which goes to show how beneficial it could be.

Combining it with blueberries will supply the body with vitamin c which aids in boosting the body’s immune system, reducing hypertension, treating common cold and other illnesses.

If you find it pretty tough packing enough nutrients, then this smoothie might just be what you need.

Protein sources in this recipe include almond milk, and eggs- ingredients that help you recover from workouts and also help in building lean muscle.

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten, scrambled, and cooled
• 1 ripe banana, peeled and frozen
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup frozen red grapes
• 3 large ice cubes
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

• Put the egg into a skillet, scramble eggs and heat until it is cooked.
• Once removed from the heat source, set it down and allow it to cool down.
• Add all the other ingredients into a blender and blend until completely smooth.

Best Protein shakes recipes for athletes

The moment you round up a workout session, your muscles undergo a process to recover and at the same time building occurs.

You need protein to deliver the nutrients that will facilitate the process faster.

However, you do not need to delay in taking them because the sooner you make these nutrients available, the sooner it digests and your body can finally make use of it to enhance recuperation and reduces the chance of a muscle breakdown.

16.   Strawberry Banana Orange Smoothie

This shake contain banana and orange which are the major ingredients of the shake. Below is the list of ingredients;

Ingredients

• 1 cup Greek yogurt for protein and probiotics
• 8 oz. of orange juice for Vitamin C
• 1/2 banana for potassium
• 1/2 cup of strawberries for Vitamin C and fiber

Instruction: put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until it becomes smooth.

17.   Yogurt Berry Smoothie

This is yet another berry smoothie that has the capacity to boost the immune system fighting off diseases as they come.

Directions 

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 8 oz. skim milk
• 1/4 cup frozen blackberries for antioxidants
• 1/4 cup frozen blueberries for antioxidants
• 1/2 frozen strawberries for Vitamin C and some fiber

Instruction:

Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until it becomes smooth

18.   Chocolate Banana Shake

This is a fantastic mix that tastes great and very ideal for use just before workouts in order to boost stamina and increase focus and alertness.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. low-fat chocolate milk
• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1 scoop of 100 percent chocolate whey protein
• Ice

Directions

Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until it becomes smooth

19.   Strawberry Banana Shake

This is one of the best flavors of all time.

The combination of strawberries and bananas are a taste to savor.

This fruity combination is an easy-to-make refreshing dessert that has an incredible nutrient profile.

Ingredients

• 1 scoop of 100 percent vanilla whey protein
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1-2 tsp. of honey
• 8 oz. of orange juice or skim milk

Directions

• Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until it becomes smooth.

20.   Nut Butter Smoothie

Not all fats are bad. Nut butters are similar to seeds since they contain healthy fats that do not pose any danger to your heart.

Those that are engaged in cardiovascular exercises would find this recipe quite refreshing giving them the needed boost to stay active all day long.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup (6 oz.) Reduced Fat Milk Soy Milk, or Almond Milk
• ½ cup (4 oz.) Greek Yogurt
• 2 Tablespoon Nut Butter (Peanut, Almond, or Sun Butter)
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
•  3-4 ice cubes

Directions

·       Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until it becomes smooth

Best Protein Shakes Recipes for bodybuilders

Turn up your game. Turn your nutritional table around and block the loopholes in your nutrition plan by evading the excuses of not having the time to eat healthy before hitting the gym.

It’s time to match creativity with strength and see the new future that lies in taking healthy superfoods that can easily processed into a smoothie that consumes less preparation time.

21.   Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

If you’re looking to build muscle, stay lean and enjoy the awesome power of pumpkin in terms of its antioxidant effects, this is just the recipe to for you.

For optimal benefits, adding some cocoa powder would provide some nutrients including calcium and potassium while also helping to enhance blood circulation throughout the body.

And like you already know, more blood flow is equivalent to more muscle growth.

Ingredients

• Vanilla 1 scoop
• Carob/cocoa powder 1 tablespoon
• Pumpkin 1/4 cup
• Spinach 1 cup (or 1 scoop greens powder)
• Water 8 oz.
• Ice
• Pumpkin spice to taste
• Toffee-flavored Stevia to taste

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse blend until desired consistency is reached.

22.   Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Peanut butter and chocolate!

This is definitely worth trying out.

It packs on a great deal of carbs, protein and healthy fats. Best part is that it is easily prepared in about 5 minutes.

Ingredients

• Unsweetened almond milk 4 oz.
• 1 cup chocolate milk (low fat)
• 1 sliced ripe banana
• Water (8 oz.)
• Whey milk chocolate (2 scoops)
• ¼ Greek yoghurt
• ½ cup vanilla yoghurt (frozen)
• 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter (or powdered peanut butter if preferred)

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until desired consistency is reached.

23.    Orange Cream shake

This shake is very healthy has it is loaded with vitamin c from orange, essential oils from orange zest  and other nutrients from coconut milk.

It is also delicious and creamy.

Ingredients

•  Whey Vanilla Cake 1 scoop
• 1-2 Oranges
• Vanilla almond or coconut milk 16 oz
• Sugar-free whipped cream to top
• Orange zest to top

Directions

• Blend the protein powder, ice cream, and milk together.
• Pour the mixture into a tall glass, and top with whipped cream and orange zest.

Conclusion

Many athletes are used to taking protein supplements. But the type you take is equally important. Going the natural route is always the best bet most times because of its countless advantages.

At the same time, it requires creativity to workout a perfect smoothie as well as giving your nutritional needs top priority when it comes to the ingredient you’re choosing.

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