Let's be honest: we've all left the gym, picked up our shakers and sculled whatever protein-water-milk concoction we spent 5 minutes preparing at home as we rushed out the door the same morning.
Is it satisfying? Kind of. At least you feel like you're maximising your daily gains by not drinking something sugary or fizzy. But wouldn't it be nice to drink something nice, for a change?
We've thrown together our seven favourite post-workout shake recipes for simple-to-make, tasty gym shakes which will leave you feeling unstoppable. We also believe we might have a future in naming shakes if this whole sports thing doesn't work out.
Check them out:
1) The Peanut Butterscotch and Jelly Liquid Sandwich (PBJ In A Glass)™
Ingredients
- 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
- 1/3 cup of 2% Organic Cottage Cheese
- 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon of all-natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon of sugar-free butterscotch instant jelly
- 1 cup of ice
- 1/4 cup of water
Instructions
Add the flax seeds, cottage cheese, peanut butter, protein powder, butterscotch jelly, ice, and water into a blender - but in that actual order. We can't stress that enough. Blend on medium-high for 1 minute or until smooth.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 375
Protein: 37 grams
Carbohydrates: 21 grams
Fat: 19 grams
Balls Verdict:
Like drinking a Werther's Original
2) The Cherry Thrilla in Vanilla™
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of all-natural almond butter
- 3/4 cup of coconut milk or protein milk
- 1/2 cup of frozen cranberries
- 1 cup of dark, pitted cherries
- 1/2 scoop of Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
- 1/2 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon of pure agave nectar
- 1 cup of ice
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend on medium-high for 1 minute or until smooth.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 380
Protein: 15 grams
Carbohydrates: 33 grams
Fat: 21 grams
Balls Verdict:
The cranberries will have you on the ropes; the vanilla will supply you with the knockout punch.
3) The Chocolate Peanut Butter Betty Bought Was Better Shake™
Ingredients
- 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup of unsweetened protein milk, almond milk or water
- 1/2 cup of 2% organic cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter
- 1 cup of ice
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend on medium-high for 30 seconds or until smooth.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 455
Protein: 40 grams
Carbohydrates: 19 grams
Fat: 21 grams
Balls Verdict:
Looks disturbing, tastes like US sitcom Community in a glass.
4) The Four Almonds For You, Glen Coconut™
Ingredients
- 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or if we're being serious, just almond or fat-free milk
- 4 raw or roasted, unsalted almonds
- 1 tablespoon of grated, unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 a tablespoon of natural almond extract
- 1 cup of ice
Instructions
Add all the ingredients except the almonds in a blender and blend on medium–high for 1 minute or until smooth. Then add the almonds and blend on low for 15 seconds or until chopped.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 250
Protein: 30 grams
Carbohydrates: 11 grams
Fat: 9 grams
Balls Verdict:
You go, Glen Coconut.
5) Java The Nut™
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup of 2% organic cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds
- 1/2 ounce of raw or roasted unsalted almonds
- 1/2 ounce of walnuts
- 1 tablespoon of ground java beans
- 1 cup of ice
- 1/4 cup of water
Instructions
Add the flax seeds, cottage cheese, protein powder, ice, and water into a blender in that order. Blend on medium–high for 1 minute or until smooth. Add the almonds and walnuts and blend on low for 15 seconds or until chopped.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 400
Protein: 35 grams
Carbohydrates: 11 grams
Fat: 28 grams
Balls Verdict:
Lust, greed and nuttony. Don't be like 'The Bloated One.' Have yourself a Java The Nut.
6) Butterscotch Me (Whip/Whey Whey)™
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup Walnuts
- 1 tablespoon of sugar-free butterscotch instant jelly
- 1 cup of Mooju Chocolate Milk
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk or water
- 5 Ice Cubes
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend on medium-high for 1 minute or until smooth.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 410
Protein: 54 grams
Carbohydrates: 31 grams
Fat: 41 grams
Balls Verdict:
We apologise profusely for the name.
7) The Wildcard™*
Ingredients
1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
2 tablespoons of shelled pistachios
1 tablespoon of almonds
1/2 cup of frozen organic spinach (oh my Lord)
1/2 cup of fat-free milk
1/2 tablespoon of pure organic honey
1 cup of ice
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend on medium-high for 1 minute or until smooth.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320
Protein: 18 grams
Carbohydrates: 40 grams
Fat: 10 grams
Balls Verdict:
Like sucking a worm. It's the wildcard, baby!
*Please, only attempt to consume The Wildcard if you are one of the following:
- A trained fitness professional
- Popeye The Sailor Man
- An insane human being
For more great training tips visit Avonmore Protein Milk’s training hub here.
Ingredients
1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
2 tablespoons of shelled pistachios
1 tablespoon of almonds
1/2 cup of frozen organic spinach (oh my Lord)
1/2 cup of fat-free milk
1/2 tablespoon of pure organic honey
1 cup of ice
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend on medium-high for 1 minute or until smooth.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320
Protein: 18 grams
Carbohydrates: 40 grams
Fat: 10 grams
Balls Verdict:
Like sucking a worm. It's the wildcard, baby!
*Please, only attempt to consume The Wildcard if you are one of the following:
- A trained fitness professional
- Popeye The Sailor Man
- An insane human being
For more great training tips visit Avonmore Protein Milk’s training hub here.
