How to Make a Protein Shake
This guide shows how to prepare protein shakes from a variety of recipes using protein powder combined with fruits, liquids, and optional add-ins like seeds or nut butters. The blends are mixed in a blender until smooth, offering customizable nutrition and flavors from vanilla banana to coffee or berry blends.
Ingredients
Vanilla Protein Shake
- 1 banana in chunks, frozen
- 1 coop (25g) protein powder vanilla
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or scraped vanilla bean
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds optional, or flaxseed
- ice handful
Coffee Protein Shake
- 1/2 cup coffee cold brew preparation
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk I like oat or coconut milk for extra creaminess
- 1 banana in chunks, frozen
- ¼ cup cauliflower rice or ice, frozen
- 1 coop (25g) protein powder or chocolate protein powder, vanilla
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter
Banana Protein Shake
- 1 banana in chunks, frozen
- 1 coop (25g) protein powder vanilla
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or more milk
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds optional, or flaxseed
Chocolate Protein Shake
- 1 coop (25g) chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 banana in chunks, frozen
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seed optional, or flaxseed
- ice handful
- Coconut whipped cream optional, for topping
Vegan Berry Protein Shake
- 1 coop (25 g) protein powder vanilla
- 1 cup mixed berries frozen
- spinach optional, handful
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 Tablespoon cashew butter or almond butter
- 1/2 T chia seeds optional, or flaxseed
- ice if necessary
Peanut Butter Protein Shake
- 1 coop (25g) protein powder vanilla
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter + more for drizzling, or peanut butter powder
- 1 banana in chunks, frozen
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- ice if necessary, handful
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except any toppings to a blender.
- Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust ice or ingredients if needed. Add toppings (if using) and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1vanilla protein shake | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 496mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.