The purpose of protein drinks is to use them between meals, not to act as a substitute for healthy eating. Their main goal is to supplement an already existing food diet. They are quickly absorbed and provide the body with plenty of calories and proteins. They are portable and suitable after a workout, as well as during the work day.
Here are several ideas for easy-to-make protein shakes. The preparation is the same for all - blend all of the ingredients in a blender.
Quick start protein shake
Ingredients: freshly squeezed juice of 3 oranges, 2 tbsp powdered protein.
Strawberry protein shake
Ingredients: 10 oz water, 8-9 strawberries (can use frozen), 4 tablespoons low-fat sour cream, 2 tbsp powdered protein, a sweetener of your choice.
Cinnamon protein shake
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons powdered vanilla protein, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 8 oz water or low-fat milk, 2-5 ice cubes, 1 packet artificial sweetener.
Fruit explosion protein shake
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vanilla protein, 7-9 raspberries, 4-6 strawberries, 15-17 blueberries, 1 1/3 tbsp nonfat milk, 3-4 ice cubes.
Ice cream and coffee protein shake
Ingredients: 1 tbsp low-fat milk, 2 teaspoons powdered vanilla protein, 1/2 cup low-fat ice cream, 1 teaspoon instant coffee.
Chocolate and peanut protein shake
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons chocolate protein, 1 teaspoon peanut butter, 1 tbsp nonfat milk, 3-4 ice cubes
Peach temptation protein shake
Ingredients: 2 tbsp powdered protein, 8 oz water, 1-2 well ripened peaches of medium size, 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream, a sweetener of your choice.
Banana protein shake
Ingredients: 8 oz water, 1 banana, 2 tbsp powdered protein, 2 tbsp linseed oil (or other oil of your choice).
Protein shake for strength and vigor
Ingredients: 2 tsp vanilla whey protein, 1 tsp powdered creatine, 5-6 medium-sized apples, washed well and peeled, 2-3 ice cubes.
Blueberry delight protein shake
Ingredients: 10 oz water, 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, can use frozen if you don't have fresh, 2 tbsp powdered protein, 2 tbsp linseed oil or other oil of your choice, sweetener of your choice.
Exotic protein shake
Ingredients: 4 oz water or low-fat milk if you prefer, 2 teaspoons vanilla protein, 1/2 cup pineapple, can use orange juice if you don't have any, 1/4 teaspoon rum extract, 2 tablespoons grated coconut or 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract, 1 packet artificial sweetener, 4-6 ice cubes.
