After you’ve purchased your new protein shaker, it’s time to start experimenting with different shake recipes. You can try using a variety of protein powdersdepending on your fitness goals and dietary restrictions and add fruits, veggies and other ingredients to give your protein shakes some extra flavor. Having the same kind of protein shake every day gets old fast, so test out some of the best protein shake recipes for pre- or post-workout, morning or night.
Coffee Protein Shake Recipes
An excellent addition to your morning routine, a coffee shake provides you with an extra boost of energy and supplies your body with protein to kickstart your metabolism.
Cold Brew Mocha Coffee Protein Shake
Ingredients:
- Handful of ice cubes
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup cold brew black coffee
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Dash of simple syrup or honey for sweetener (optional)
Directions:
First add the almond milk, ice and protein power. Swirl this mixture around in your protein shaker bottle to prevent the powder from sticking to the bottom of the cup. Then, add the coffee, cocoa powder and simple syrup or honey. Be sure the agitator is screwed into the cap and the top is sealed tightly before shaking the bottle.
Vanilla Coffee Protein Shake
Ingredients:
- Handful of ice cubes
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- Dash of simple syrup or honey for sweetener (optional)
Directions:
If you’re not using cold brew coffee, you must first brew coffee and allow it time to cool down. You can pour the hot coffee directly into the protein shaker, but you will need to use much more ice as it will melt quickly and water down the coffee. After the coffee has cooled, add the almond milk and protein powder to the shaker and swirl around. Add the rest of the ingredients and shake.
Peanut Butter Powder Recipes
Another ingredient high in protein, peanut butter powder can add a delicious boost to your everyday shake. Some of our favorite items to mix with PB powder include chocolate and banana. For more ideas on protein shakes with peanut butter powder, check out some of these recipes.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake
Ingredients:
- 6 ice cubes
- 1 cup milk or almond milk
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons PBfit powdered peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon of honey to sweeten (optional)
Peanut Butter Banana Shake
Ingredients:
- 6 ice cubes
- 1 cup milk or almond milk
- 1 scoop protein powder of your choice
- 2 tablespoons PBfit powdered peanut butter
- 1 mashed banana
Chocolate Protein Powder Recipes
While chocolate is an excellent ingredient to mix into a peanut butter protein shake, there are plenty of other ways to get creative with this type of protein powder. Purchase chocolate-flavored protein powder to ensure your shakes are providing you with enough fuel while also creating a delicious flavor.
Berries and Chocolate Protein Shake
Ingredients:
- Handful of ice cubes
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup mashed strawberries, raspberries and blueberries
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 teaspoon ground chia seeds
Vanilla Protein Shake Recipes
For those who prefer vanilla over chocolate, have no fear. There are dozens of great recipes for protein shakes with vanilla protein powder, too. Try incorporating vanilla protein powder into your morning shake or swapping chocolate for vanilla in your favorite shake recipe.
Oatmeal Vanilla Protein Shake
Ingredients:
- Handful of ice cubes
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 mashed banana
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 scoop instant oats
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Strawberry Banana Vanilla Protein Shake
Ingredients:
- Handful of ice cubes
- 1-½ cups milk or almond milk
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ mashed banana
- 3 mashed strawberries
Cookies and Cream Protein Powder Recipe
A classic shake, this cookies and cream recipe is packed with protein to fuel your workouts yet tastes like a delicious treat. Try drinking this shake post-workout or in the morning if you’re craving something a little sweet.
Ingredients:
- Handful of ice cubes
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream-flavored protein powder
- 12 oz. low-fat milk or almond milk
- 3 tablespoons Oreo pudding mix
Alternatively, you can replace the pudding mix and the vanilla ice cream protein powder with a cookies and cream-flavored powder.
Pre-Workout Shakes
For those looking to bulk up, adding pre-workout to your shakes will help increase your stamina and get the results you’re looking for. Usually a blend of creatine, caffeine, carbohydrates, amino acids and vitamins, pre-workout supplements sometimes contain protein as well. If your pre-workout does not list protein powder as a main ingredient, be sure to mix some of your own into these recipes.
Tornado Pre-Workout Shake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 12 oz. water or milk
- Handful of ice cubes
- 1 scoop pre-workout
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
