31 Flavors of Protein Shakes

Protein is an essential macronutrient for building lean muscle mass and so there’s no disputing the fact that protein shakes are an important tool for fitness gains and fat loss.  Not only does a protein shake meal replacement take only a few minutes to prepare, it keeps you on point with your nutrition while making it easy to avoid unhealthy fast food alternatives for a quick meal. However, blending up the same combination of protein powder, ice and water sure does get boring.

The following 31 Flavors of Protein Shakes will destroy your protein shake boredom once and for all! For each of the recipes below simply combine the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add extra water, milk or ice as needed to create your desired consistency. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Oatmeal Protein Shake

¼ cup dry oats
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
1 ½ cups water or milk
handful of ice cubes

Banana Nut Protein Shake

½ banana
1 cup milk or water
10 almonds
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
handful of ice cubes

Vanilla Coffee Protein Shake

½ cup vanilla almond milk
½ cup cold brewed black coffee
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
liquid stevia to taste
handful of ice cubes

Café Mocha Protein Shake

½ cup milk
½ cup cold brew black coffee
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
liquid stevia to taste
handful of ice cubes

Sunny Morning Protein Shake

1 seedless, peeled orange
1 cup milk
2 scoops unflavored protein powder
handful of ice cubes

Orange Creamsicle Protein Shake

½ frozen banana
½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
handful of ice cubes

Chocolate Mint Protein Shake

½ frozen banana
1 cup milk or water
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
4 fresh mint leaves (optional)

Bright Berry Protein Shake

1 ½ cups water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
8 raspberries
4 strawberries
12 blueberries
handful of ice cubes

Strawberry Vanilla Protein Shake

1 ½ cups water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 handful of ice cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ frozen banana
3 frozen strawberries

Raspberry Cheesecake Protein Shake

1 ½ cups water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
15 frozen raspberries
2 Tablespoons low-fat sour cream
liquid stevia to taste

Peanut Butter Cup Protein Shake

1 cup water or milk
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon creamy peanut butter
handful of ice cubes

Creamy Chocolate Protein Shake

1 cup water or milk
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tablespoons low-fat sour cream
liquid stevia to taste

Papaya Ginger Mint Protein Shake

½ cup fresh chopped papaya
½ teaspoon fresh minced ginger
4 fresh mint leaves
1 cup water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
handful of ice cubes
drizzle of honey to taste

Blueberry Mango Protein Shake

½ cup fresh or frozen chopped mango
¼ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder

Spinach, Kiwi and Chia Seed Protein Shake

1 ½ cups water or milk
1 cup packed spinach
1 ripe kiwi, peeled and cut into chunks
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 Tablespoon chia seeds
handful of ice cubes

Oatmeal Cookie Protein Shake

¼ cup dry oats
1 ½ cups water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
½ frozen banana, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of ground ginger, nutmeg and salt

Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Shake

½ frozen banana
1 cup milk or water
2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
½ cup frozen strawberries
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
handful of ice cubes

Vanilla Matcha Avocado Protein Shake

1 ½ cups milk or water
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ an avocado, pitted and peeled
2 teaspoons matcha powder
1 handful of spinach

Cherry Almond Protein Shake

1 cup water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
½ cup frozen, pitted cherries
2 Tablespoons almond butter
handful of ice cubes

Honey Banana Protein Shake

1 ½ cups of water or milk
1 frozen banana
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon honey
sprinkle of ground nutmeg

Carrot Cake Protein Shake

1 ½ cups water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
¼ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of ground nutmeg and ground ginger

Key Lime Pie Protein Shake

½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1 cup milk or water
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 Tablespoon lime juice
stevia to taste
handful of ice cubes

Peach Oatmeal Protein Shake

1 ½ cups water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
¼ cup dry oats
1 peach, pitted, peeled and chopped
handful of ice cubes
½ frozen banana, peeled and chopped
stevia to taste

Vanilla Chai Protein Shake

1 cup milk or water
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
¼ cup strong brewed, chilled tea
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of ground cinnamon, cloves and cardamom
handful of ice cubes
sprinkle of chia seeds

Apple Pie a la Mode Protein Shake

1 cup water or milk
1 apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon apple butter
½ teaspoon ground apple pie spice
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
stevia to taste

Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake

1 ½ cups water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
¼ cup dry oats
½ banana, peeled

Hawaiian Sunrise Protein Shake

1 cup milk or water
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
½ banana
½ cup pineapple
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
stevia to taste
handful of ice cubes

Snickerdoodle Protein Shake

1 cup water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
½ banana
1 Tablespoon creamy almond butter
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Chip Cookie Protein Shake

1 ½ cups milk or water
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
¼ cup dry oats
¼ teaspoon imitation butter flavor
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
handful of ice cubes
1 Tablespoon mini chocolate chips
stevia to taste

Chocolate Brownie Protein Shake

1 frozen banana, peeled and chopped
¼ cup brewed coffee, chilled
¾ cup milk
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1 Tablespoon mini chocolate chips

Pina Colada Protein Shake

1 frozen banana, peeled and chopped
½ cup fresh pineapple, chopped
1 cup coconut milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 Tablespoon shredded, unsweetened coconut

 

There you go! 31 Flavors of Protein Shakes to keep you happily sipping those fitness friendly macronutrients needed to achieve your big transformation goal. Now your only protein shake dilemma is deciding which of these amazing shakes to try first!

Remember that exercise is an essential component to achieving any fitness goal, so supplement your protein shake regimen with high intensity bouts of exercise. If you’re not yet one of my clients then let’s make today the special day. Call or email now to get started on the most effective fitness program you’ll ever join.