31 Flavors of Protein Shake and when to drink them!

Happy April Fools everyone enjoy these 31 quick and easy protein shake recipes that are named after my peeps. Enjoy!

Note* 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. 

Oatmeal Shake
(The Christine - The Oatmeal Queen Shake) <- and this weeks star student

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

Banana Nut Shake
(The Reena and Winnie - No explanation needed)

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

Vanilla Coffee Shake
(The Sabina - Something she makes all the time)

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

Café Mocha Shake
(The Joe is up at 5 Am)

• ½ cup milk of choice
• 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 Shake
(The Joel - BC He loves Mornings!)

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

Orange Creamsicle Shake
(The Ashley - bc this seems like something she would like)

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

I am Mint Shake
(The Trainer Joe)

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

Bright Berry Shake
(The Lynne - Like a ray of sunshine all the time, it must be exhausting)

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

Strawberry Vanilla Shake
(The Rigggs!!!!!)

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

Raspberry Cheesecake Shake
(The Julia because you can't have Rigggs without Julia right next to her)

• 1 ½ cups water or milk of choice
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 15 frozen raspberries
• 2 Tablespoons organic sour cream
• liquid stevia to taste

Peanut Butter Cup Shake
(The Jimmy Robes bc I just love saying the name)

• 1 cup water or milk of choice
• 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 Tablespoon creamy organic no sugar added peanut butter
• handful of ice cubes

Creamy Chocolate Shake
(The Steve because its the only flavor he likes)

• 1 cup water or milk of choice
• 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 Tablespoons organic sour cream
• liquid stevia to taste

Papaya Ginger Mint Shake
(The Nonni - she loves her Ginger)

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

Blueberry Mango Shake
(The Jassy - he loves frozen Blueberries!)

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

Spinach, Kiwi and Chia Seed Shake
(The Lucas - Our little health nut)

• 1 ½ cups water or milk of choice
• 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 Shake
(The Mason because he loves Oatmeal Cookies)

• ¼ cup dry oats
• 1 ½ cups water or milk of choice
• 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 Shake
(The PJ bc his name is actually PJ)

• 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 Shake
(The Roya - The Destroya)

• 1 ½ cups milk of choice 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 Shake
(The Angela - bc it's outstanding!)

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

Strawberry Banana Shake
(The Joey - He loves this one)

• 1 ½ cups of water or milk of choice
• 1 frozen banana
• ¼ cup plain organic Greek yogurt
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Handful of frozen strawberries

Carrot Cake Shake
( The Morning Crew )

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

Key Lime Pie Shake
(The Jimmy and Will)

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

Peach Oatmeal Shake
(The BRIANA!!! - You would like to make your mom make this, wouldn't you!)

• 1 ½ cups water or milk of choice
• 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 Shake
(The Brian - a good pick me up for your long days!)

• 1 cup milk of choice 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 Shake
(The Denise bc my mother loves Apple Pie)

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

Cinnamon Rock and Roll Shake
(The Jennie - Bc When you think of Jennie you must think of Rock and roll)

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

Hawaiian Sunrise Shakee 
(The Vishal as he has such fond memories of Hawaii)

• 1 cup milk of choice 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 Shake
(The Ella - A recipie with her tastebuds in mind)

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

Chocolate Chip Cookie Shake
(The Pooja and Priya- I feel like you guyswould love this)

• 1 ½ cups milk of choice or water
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• ¼ cup dry oats
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch of salt
• handful of ice cubes
• 1 Tablespoon carob chips
• stevia to taste

Chocolate Brownie Shake
(The Andy - Just like him, pure Awesomeness )

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

Pina Colada Shake
(The Patty because she is always on Vacation)

• 1 frozen banana, (peel and chop before freezing)
• ½ cup fresh pineapple, chopped
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1 Tablespoon shredded, unsweetened coconut

Now that you have more protein shake recipes than you know what to do with, you need to know the best time to incorporate it into your day. Which do you think best describes when you should drink a protein shake? 

a) You should drink a protein shake in the morning for breakfast.
b) You should drink a protein shake within 30 minutes after your workout.
c) You should drink a protein shake after dinner as a no-guilt dessert. 
d) First thing in the morning - to boast metabalism
e) Before bed - if you're trying to gain mass
f) An hour to an hour and a half before a workout
g) As an the go as a meal replacement

The truth is that all seven of these statements work! A protein shake serves as a quick and easy replacement meal, so feel free to incorporate it into your day as needed. 

Just be careful not to choose protein shakes over whole food too often – a good mixture of small meals containing lean proteins and non-starchy vegetables are also important in achieving your healthiest, leanest body. Bottoms up!

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31 flavors of protein shake and when to drink them

31 flavors of protein shake and when to drink them