How to Make an Easy Homemade Protein Shake

Protein intake is an essential part of a healthy diet. High protein shakes are used by many fitness minded people to supplement their dietary needs. Here is a way to make an easy Homemade Protein Shake using some all natural ingredients.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup of Quinoa
• 2 Egg whites
• 1/2 of sliced apple
• 1/4 of a cup of Milk
• 1 Tablespoon of Honey
• Colander
• Blender
• Cooking Pot

1. 
   Cooking Quinoa

   Quinoa is a high protein grain that derives from South America. It could be found conveniently in most supermarkets and health food stores. Take one cup of Quinoa seeds and rinse thoroughly in water. Using a colander strain the rinsed quinoa seeds and put it into your cooking pot. Add three cups of water to the pot and bring it to a slow boil for twenty minutes. The Quinoa should be cooked till the grain is firm and fluffy in texture. This step should be done the night before and then refrigerated for easy use. Try using one large spoonful of Quinoa for your homemade protein shake.

2. 
   Two eggs

   The second source of protein that will be added to the shake is the egg white. Egg whites are low in cholesterol and a nutritious source of protein. The egg whites will provide a thick bonding texture to the protein shake. Try using two egg whites for your homemade protein shake.

3. 
   Homemade Protein Shake Ingredients

   Take one large spoonful of the cooled Quinoa and add it to the blender as the main ingredient in your healthy protein shake. Add two egg whites, a quarter of a cup of milk, one tablespoon of honey, half of a sliced apple and blend. Feel free to substitute the apple with the fruit of choice. Make sure to blend the ingredients completely till it becomes frothy and rich. Add some ice to your homemade protein shake for a chilled effect and enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

• Quinoa could be used as healthy source of protein in many dishes.
• Quick and easy clean up due to all natural ingredients.
• Do not use egg whites if you're allergic to eggs. Quinoa has enough protein.

Resources

• Quinoa
• Protein
• Fitness Supplements
• Egg Whites
• Quinoa Nutritional Data
• More Quinoa Nutritional Data
• Quinoa Protein Shake without egg whites

[jsteele]

on 11/15/2009 Sounds good and will save me money as well thanks for the tip and info. 5* and rec.

[jenicoe2001]

on 6/13/2009 sounds great! great tips on making easy protein shakes! 5*

[gahazeleyes]

on 6/12/2009 Thanks, will pass on.

[happymaker]

on 6/12/2009 What a great idea! I've been looking for a great protein shake & never even thought of quinoa! 5* & rec!

[jenniferclaerr]

on 6/8/2009 Sounds like a healthy recipes. Thanks for the tips.