How to Mix Protein Shakes

Small amounts of chocolate or peanut butter can add flavor to your shake.

Shakes are good for a quick meal or as a pre-workout snack. Adding protein is a great way to gain energy and nutrition. Protein helps muscles recover from a hard workout and is essential for bulking up. Protein shakes can get boring if you're drinking them two to three times a day, so mix and match ingredients for exciting new shake flavors.

Things You'll Need

• Blender
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 1/3 cups vanilla-flavored soy milk
• 1 tbsp agave nectar
• 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder

Instructions

1. Slice frozen banana into one inch thick slices and put them in the blender. Add soy milk and agave nectar to the blender and blend until completely smooth.

2. Add the vanilla whey protein to the shake and blend again for 30 seconds. Double the amount of whey protein for a more filling shake.

3. Depending on preference, add other flavors to your shake base and measure to taste. Fruits have natural sugars that will sweeten your shake, or add peanut butter for a more savory flavor.

Tips & Warnings

• For a thinner shake, replace the banana with ice cubes. Other milk products can replace soy milk, but be sure to take the flavor of your milk into account and adjust ingredients accordingly.

References

• Body Building: The Benefit of Protein Shakes
• Whey of Life: Benefits of Whey Protein

Resources

• Body Building: Protein Shake Recipes
• Critical Bench: Recipes for Protein Shakes & Snacks