How to Make a Blackberry Banana Protein Shake

Protein shakes can help build muscle tone.

If you are not consuming enough protein through your diet, try drinking a protein shake daily. Individuals participating in weight training or bodybuilding can also drink protein shakes before and after workouts to increase muscles mass and repair muscle tissue. In addition to protein, increase your antioxidant and potassium intake by adding blackberries and bananas to your protein shake. Antioxidants can help prevent diseases such as heart disease and cancer, and potassium gives you energy.

Things You'll Need

• 3/4 cup water
• 1 10-oz. package of frozen blackberries
• 1 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 2 ripe banana
• 2 cups ice cubes
• 2 to 3 scoops whey protein powder
• Blender

Instructions

1. Thaw frozen blackberries by leaving them in the fridge overnight, or by following the directions to thaw them in the microwave. Peel the bananas and cut them into several small pieces.

2. Combine the blackberries, banana, water, milk powder, sugar and whey protein powder into a blender. Made from cow's milk, whey protein repairs and builds muscles and boosts energy. Cover the blender and blend at medium speed for only a few seconds until the mixture is smooth.

3. Increase the blender speed to high and add ice cubes one a time until they are finely crushed. Serve immediately with a straw and store any extra servings in the refrigerator.

References

• "The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook"; Zoe Coulson; 1980