How to Make a Protein Shake
Protein shake 101! Everything you need to know about making a protein shake, the difference between shakes and smoothies, why protein shakes are good for weight loss and six protein shake flavors.
Servings: 1
Equipment
Ingredients
Vanilla Protein Shake
- 1 frozen banana in chunks
- 1 scoop (25g) vanilla protein powder
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or scraped vanilla bean
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed optional
- handful of ice
Coffee Protein Shake
- 1/2 cup cold brew
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk I like oat or coconut milk for extra creaminess
- 1 frozen banana in chunks
- ¼ cup frozen cauliflower rice or ice
- 1 scoop (25g) vanilla protein powder (or chocolate protein powder)
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter
Banana Protein Shake
- 1 frozen banana in chunks
- 1 scoop (25g) vanilla protein powder
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or more milk
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed optional
Chocolate Protein Shake
- 1 scoop (25g) chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 frozen banana in chunks
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed, optional
- handful of ice
- coconut whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Vegan Berry Protein Shake
- 1 scoop (25 g) vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- handful of spinach optional
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 Tablespoon cashew or almond butter
- 1/2 T chia seeds or flaxseed optional
- ice, if necessary
Peanut Butter Protein Shake
- 1 scoop (25g) vanilla protein powder
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter or peanut butter powder + more for drizzling
- 1 frozen banana in chunks
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- handful of ice if necessary
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except any toppings to a blender.
- Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust ice or ingredients if needed. Add toppings (if using) and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1vanilla protein shake | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g