If you’re looking for protein shake recipes, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the best choices that can help you lose weight and burn fat faster:
Mocha Protein Shake
Simple with caffeine and protein (28g) in every sip, drink for increased endurance, delayed fatigue, and enhanced stamina – great for pre-workout sessions.
Ingredients:
- Half cup milk (nonfat)
- Two scoops of chocolate protein powder
- One tablespoon of butterscotch pudding (sugar free)
- Half cup of a really strong coffee (chilled)
- One cup of ice
Directions:
- Mix pudding and milk until the mixture thickens.
- Add protein powder, coffee, ad ice.
- Blend until smooth.
You can also add instant coffee powder and chocolate shavings as toppings.
Orange Creamsicle Protein Smoothie
Good for breakfast to get the energy you need or even after your workout, this protein shake gives you vitamin C, calcium, and 29 grams of protein.
Ingredients:
- Two coops of vanilla protein powder
- Half cup of water
- Half banana (frozen)
- Half cup of almond milk (unsweetened)
- Three ounces of orange juice with calcium (frozen)
- Three to five ice cubes
Just blend all the ingredients until smooth. You can also add a teaspoon of orange zest for more excitement in a glass.
Banana Oat Protein Shake
This protein shake is good for the heart, thanks to banana’s high potassium content. Drink this before your workout as it can give you energy as well. This shake is also good for sustaining blood sugar levels, absorbing calcium, and preventing muscle cramps.
Ingredients:
- Two scoops of vanilla protein powder
- Two bananas
- Two tablespoons of rolled oats
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- One tsp. of honey
- Half cup cold water
- One cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- Four ice cubes
Simply combine the ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.
Almond Butter Protein Smoothie
This very easy to make shake gives natural protein, along with a healthy dose of antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. Drink this for breakfast or even during a snack.
Ingredients:
- One large banana (ripe, peeled, and frozen)
- One cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- One tablespoon chia seeds
- One tablespoon almond butter (unsweetened)
Just like other protein shakes, just add all the ingredients in your blender and start blending. You can add ground cinnamon for added flavor and more benefits, including stabilized blood sugar and faster fat-burning process.
Protein shakes are effective for weight loss because protein can help boost your metabolism, while reducing your appetite. What’s even better is that you don’t lose muscle, which is key to keeping the extra weight off.