These are the best Protein Shakes you’ll find on the internet! They’re super healthy and are so easy to make with just a few ingredients.
Protein shakes are KEY to building muscle and they’re a great low-calorie snack. I have one every single day because it helps me reduce decision fatigue about what to eat between meals. These are some of my faves to switch it up!
Why you’ll love these protein shakes
- Protein packed: They have about 30g protein per serving.
- Quick and easy: Most are made with four ingredients or less.
Ingredients for protein shakes
- Almond milk – skim, soy or oat milk would all work.
- Protein powder – I use whey protein, but any milk-based protein will do.
- Fruit – add frozen berries, pineapple or banana to sweeten your shake.
How to make a protein shake
Step 1: Make your base.
Add the milk and protein powder to a blender.
Step 2: Choose your add-ins.
Add any add-ins of your choice like fruit or yogurt.
Step 3: Blend the shake.
Blend until smooth.
Step 4: Pour into a mason jar.
Serve right away for the best consistency.
Flavor Variations
Here are five of my favourite flavour options:
- Strawberry cheesecake: Frozen strawberries and light fat cream cheese
- Chocolate: Cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder
- Vanilla: Vanilla Greek yogurt and vanilla extract
- Peanut butter banana: Peanut butter and mashed banana
- Tropical: Frozen pineapple and unsweetened shredded coconut
Frequently asked questions
Are protein shakes good for weight loss?
Protein shakes can help with weight loss because they’re filling and keep you satisfied for longer. Just be sure to balance them with other whole foods for a well-rounded diet.
How can I make my protein shake taste better?
If you’re not loving the taste, try adding natural flavor boosters like fresh fruit, nut butter, vanilla extract, or a pinch of cinnamon. A splash of almond milk or a drizzle of honey can also sweeten things up without adding too much sugar.
Should I drink it before or after a workout?
Ideally, you should drink protein shakes within two hours of your workout, which is when your body will absorb the most nutrients from the protein shake.
Which protein powder is best?
I like to use whey protein powder. This is the one I use if you’re looking for a clean one with a great taste.
More ways to add protein
Want to add even more protein to your shake? Here are some high-protein ingredients to mix in:
- Nut butter like peanut butter or almond butter
- Seeds like chia seeds or flake seeds
- Greek yogurt (you can even try different flavours)
- Cottage cheese
Meal prepping your protein shakes
You can’t pre-blend your protein shakes, because the powder will lose it’s consistency. Instead, store all the add-ins in mason jars in the fridge. Dump everything into a blender, add in your protein powder and blend until smooth. Easy-peasy!
More protein-packed breakfast ideas
Meal prep tools
- Grab some mason jars for meal prepping the ingredients ahead and for serving these shakes.
- Here is the protein powder I use.
- I like to use a Magic Bullet blender to save time on clean up.
- My Vitamix is a must have for shakes, sauces, soups and purees.
Best Protein Shake Recipes {5 Flavours}
Ingredients
Strawberry cheesecake protein shake
- 1 cup almond milk or another dairy or dairy-free milk
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries or another frozen fruit like raspberries
- 1/3 cup whey protein powder (about 1/3 cup) or another milk-based protein
- 1 tbsp light fat cream cheese or regular cream cheese
Chocolate protein shake
- 1 cup almond milk or another dairy or dairy-free milk
- 1 scoop whey protein powder (about 1/3 cup) or chocolate whey protein powder
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder
Vanilla protein shake
- 1 cup almond milk or another dairy or dairy-free milk
- 1 scoop whey protein powder (about 1/3 cup) or another protein powder of your choice
- 1/3 cup vanilla Greek yogurt or a bit more almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract or maple syrup
Peanut butter banana protein shake
- 1 cup almond milk or another dairy or dairy-free milk
- 1 scoop whey protein powder (about 1/3 cup) or another protein powder of your choice
- 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond or sunflower butter
- 1 banana, mashed or applesauce
Tropical protein shake
- 1 cup almond milk or another dairy or dairy-free milk
- 1 scoop whey protein powder (about 1/3 cup) or another protein powder of your choice
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple or frozen mango
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut leave this out if you don't like coconut
Instructions
- Add ingredients of choice to a high speed blender, making sure to add almond milk in the bottom of the blender first. Mix until fully blended and smooth.
- Serve and enjoy! Please note the above makes one shake each.
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Comments & Reviews
Sierra says
Can these be used as meal replacement twice a day? Or are these recipes specifically only for a snack?
Taylor Stinson says
Hey Sierra – I would not advise that these be used as a meal replacement. I would say a light breakfast or snack would work!
Joni Feldman says
Why would you use whey protein instead of whey isolate for your shakes?
Taylor Stinson says
Hey Joni! I’m not an expert on protein powder by any means, but typically I recommend a whey isolate as that will have lower carbs, fat and lower lactose content, as well as more protein. However, the differences tend to be minimal so you can use either type as an option. The important part is that you try to use a protein powder with a shorter list of ingredients and little to no sugar.
Here’s an article explaining isolate vs whey concentrate for more info: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/whey-protein-isolate-vs-concentrate
Hope that helps 🙂