How to Make Healthy Protein Shakes

Refuel with a healthy protein shake.

You know protein shakes are healthy but some taste terrible. This recipe makes a great-tasting version that you'll look forward to drinking every day, and it may even improve your health and energy. Combining a healthy protein shake with exercise and proper diet could also help you improve your cholesterol and lose weight.

Things You'll Need

• Quality protein powder
• Unsweetened almond or rice milk
• 3 tablespoons freshly ground flaxseeds or Salba (chia seeds)
• Frozen fruit, such as strawberries
• Green powder supplement
• Blender
• Vitamin C, optional

Instructions

1. Pour 1 to 1 1/2 cups of unsweetened almond milk or rice milk into the blender.

2. Add 1/2 to 1 cup of frozen strawberries or other fruit. Using frozen fruit makes the shake cold, so you must add ice if you use fresh fruit instead. Put in half a banana or a bit of agave nectar if you want a little more sweetness.

3. Add about 3 tablespoons freshly ground flaxseed meal. You can grind small portions in a mini coffee grinder and store it for a short time in the refrigerator.

4. Add 1 or 1 1/2 scoops of your favorite protein powder, in any flavor. Whey protein is casein free and is a good choice.

5. Pour in any optional ingredients that you want, such as a sugar-free green powder supplement, liquid aminos or probiotics.

6. Puree all ingredients in the blender until smooth.

Tips & Warnings

• If you aren't going to drink your shake right away, add a little ground vitamin C to prevent it from oxidizing and turning a darker color. Blend it into the shake in your blender.

• for the best taste and most nutrients, drink right away

• Drink it freshly made or it will oxidize