Easy Protein Shake Recipes

Most of the gyms these days recommend protein shakes because of their numerous benefits. They can be used for weight loss, weight gain, muscle-building, etc. The main ingredient used in protein shakes is the protein powder normally made from whey protein, which is made from a mixture of globular proteins, i.e., isolated whey.

Whey is actually the by-product in the process of making cheese. Protein powder can also be made from soy or egg. For people who train regularly, these shakes are essential.

Protein shake for weight loss should ideally be consumed in the morning, as the body has fasted for 8 hours or more and that is the time it can absorb the maximum amount of nutrients from food. Having this shake in the morning will help in faster assimilation of the proteins in to the body.

It will also prevent binge eating. It can also be consumed after a workout session so that the muscles, which have just been exposed to strenuous workout, get repaired. Now, let's see a recipe for weight loss.

Recipe:
The ingredients required to make this shake are 4 cubes of ice, 12 oz. water, 2 medium scoops of vanilla protein powder, and ½ cup pineapple chunks. In a blender, blend the pineapple chunks till they are smooth. Then, add the protein powder and blend well again.

Add the ice cubes and water and blend it for the last time. Pour it into a tall glass and savor a delicious shake. You can also substitute pineapple with other fruits of your choice and protein powder in different flavors as well.

Proteins help to build muscle mass. The amount of protein powder to be consumed each day will depend upon the kind of diet you follow. It is better to talk to your dietitian to assess the appropriate quantity that you can consume.

Protein shakes for muscle-building can be consumed before or after physical training sessions. In some cases, it may be recommended to have the shake before as well as after the training sessions.

Recipe:
The ingredients for this recipe are ¼ cup of pumpkin purée, 1 cup skimmed milk or soymilk, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon cloves, ⅛ teaspoon ginger, 2 tablespoons sweetener, ¼ cup vanilla yogurt, and 1 cup ice cubes.

First, blend the pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger together. Then, add the sweetener and protein powder and blend well again. Add yogurt to the mixture and blend well. At last, add ice cubes and milk, mix well together, and serve. This is an easy and effective recipe for those who are into muscle-building.

Protein shakes can also be consumed for weight gain. When making shakes for weight gain, you can add all the sweet, fleshy, and pulpy fruits like banana, mango, etc., to the shake to add to the weight gain effect. Let's take a look at one of the easiest recipes for weight gain.

Recipe:
To make the shake for gaining weight, the ingredients we will use are 12 oz. skimmed milk, 4 cubes of ice, 1 tablespoon heavy whipped cream, 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter, 2 scoops chocolate protein powder, and fruit chunks of your choice. In a blender, blend all the ingredients together till smooth and serve immediately.

These were some of the basic and easy recipes you can try. Before you use any of these recipes though, make it a point to talk to your healthcare professional about the same. Depending upon your health, the physician will be in a better position to recommend the changes.