How to Make Low-Carb Protein Shakes

Instead of buying cans of protein shakes from health stores, you can make them at home using a few simple ingredients. They taste great and can be easily prepared. The ingredients for making them are easily available. So if you are one of those who want to lose weight without losing stamina, try having them in the morning for breakfast. They are a good source of nutrition and energy. There are some easy recipes that can make this task a child's play. There are various delectable recipes for both, men and women.

These recipes make use of a number of natural ingredients that are healthy. Using a variety of ingredients combined together, you can dish out a tasty drink, packed with energy.

This is one of the simplest recipe that you can make at home. For this you will need a few basic ingredients like:

• Protein powder, (vanilla flavored ) 3 scoops
• Orange juice, 10 oz.
• Vanilla extract, 1 tsp.
• Strawberries, (frozen) 3
• Banana, ½
• Sweetener, according to your taste
• Ice cubes, 6

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and pour it in a tall glass. Enjoy this delicious drink chilled.

A combination of peanut butter and chocolate gives out an extremely delicious taste. This is an excellent drink for weight loss and muscle gain since, it contains low calories and high nutritional value.

For this shake, you can also use whey protein powder.

• Protein powder, (chocolate flavored) 4 scoops
• Peanut butter, 2 tbsp.
• Whipped cream, 2 tbsp.
• Water, ½ cup

Blend all the ingredients together for about one minute, till they combine thoroughly and form a frothy mixture.

This is one of the best recipe and has a cheese infused flavor.

• Strawberries, (Frozen) 1 cup
• Lemon cheesecake ice cream, 4 scoops
• Skimmed milk, 2 cups
• Egg whites, 4
• Evaporated milk, 2½ tbsp.
• Sweetener, 1 packet

Separate the egg whites in a medium-sized bowl and beat it with the milk. Pour this mixture into a blender and add the lemon cheesecake ice cream, strawberries and evaporated milk. Blend all the ingredients together. Pour the contents in a tall glass and place it in a refrigerator. Serve it chilled.

Along with the fruits, you can add soy milk, since it is a high source of protein. This recipe is the best for women, since it provides all the necessary nutrients.

• Banana, (frozen and diced) 1
• Apricot, (diced) 1
• Strawberries, (frozen) 6 to 7
• Protein powder, 2 scoops
• Soy milk, 1 cup
• Skimmed milk powder, ¼ cup
• Water, ½ cup

In the blender jar, place all the ingredients together and blend it till all the ingredients are combined properly. For an extra punch of nutrition, you can also add crushed pineapple and few mango slices.

These are a few low calorie shakes that will aid in weight loss and are an excellent supplement for those who want to tone their body and maintain optimum weight.