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How to Make a Protein Shake
Protein shake 101! Everything you need to know about making a protein shake, the difference between shakes and smoothies, why protein shakes are good for weight loss and six protein shake flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Vanilla Protein Shake
- 1 frozen banana in chunks
- 1 coop (25g) vanilla protein powder
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or scraped vanilla bean
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed optional
- Handful of ice
Coffee Protein Shake
- 1/2 cup cold brew
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk I like oat or coconut milk for extra creaminess
- 1 frozen banana in chunks
- ¼ cup frozen cauliflower rice or ice
- 1 coop (25g) vanilla protein powder (or chocolate protein powder)
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter
Banana Protein Shake
- 1 frozen banana in chunks
- 1 coop (25g) vanilla protein powder
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or more milk
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed optional
Chocolate Protein Shake
- 1 coop (25g) chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 frozen banana in chunks
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed, optional
- Handful of ice
- coconut whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Vegan Berry Protein Shake
- 1 coop (25 g) vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- handful of spinach optional
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 Tablespoon cashew or almond butter
- 1/2 T chia seeds or flaxseed optional
- ice, if necessary
Peanut Butter Protein Shake
- 1 coop (25g) vanilla protein powder
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter or peanut butter powder + more for drizzling
- 1 frozen banana in chunks
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- Handful of ice if necessary
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!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1vanilla protein shake
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
496mg
(21%)
Potassium
575mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
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.