If you're serious about improving your body and building muscles, then you'll definitely want to experiment with homemade protein shakes. You're probably already using various protein supplements in your diet to build up your muscle mass. If you've been using popular whey and soy protein powders, you've probably noticed that the taste gets dull very quickly. It doesn't taste that great, but you still drink it anyway because it'll help you achieve your goal of a better body. But it doesn't have to be that way anymore.
Many people are turning to different shakes that have much better flavor. By adding some fruits and other ingredients into a blender, you can turn your protein shake into something delicious. You don't have to force yourself to drink those those dull protein shake powders anymore when you try out these shakes:
All you just need are the ingredients listed below, along with a blender. Unless noted otherwise, just throw all of the ingredients into the blender and blend it until it's smooth. You'll have your shakes in no time!
Note: These are homemade protein shakes that I have compiled from other sources, such as web forums and other bodybuilders. Just so you know, I DID NOT invent these myself. I'm just spreading the word about the ones I feel are the healthiest and most efficient.
Homemade Protein Shakes #1: Tropical Protein Shake
1/4 Cup of crushed pineapples
6 Strawberries
1 Apricot, diced
1 tbsp Skim Milk Powder
1 tbsp Protein Powder
1 1/2 Cup of Water
1 tsp Flax Seed Oil
#2: Fruit Yogurt Protein Shake
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
1 Cup Strawberries
1 Cup Vanilla Low Fat Yogurt
1 1/2 Cup Skim Milk
2 Scoops Whey Protein Powder
1 tbsp Honey
Homemade Protein Shakes #3: Jane's Protein Shake
1 Cup Nonfat Milk
1/2 Fresh Banana
1/3 Cup of Blueberries or Peaches, OR 4 Fresh Strawberries
1 tsp. Wheat Germ or Bran
1-3 tbsp Protein Powder
A few ice cubes
#4: Banana-Strawberry High Protein Shake
2 Scoops of Honey Ice Milk
1/2 Banana
1 tbsp Protein Powder
1 tbsp Bragg Liquid Aminos
1 tbsp Super Rich Yeast
1/2 tbsp Lechithin
1/2 tbsp Honey
1/2 tbsp Wheat Germ
(Optional: Strawberry Juice)
Put the milk and strawberry juice in first. Then turn on the blender and while it's running, put in the rest of the ingredients.
Homemade Protein Shakes #5: Power Shake
1 Cup Lowfat Milk
1/2 Cup Plain Low-Fat Yogurt
1 Banana (Sliced)
2 tbsp Protein Powder
6 Strawberries (Sliced)
1 tsp. Wheat Germ
1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
1/4 cup of Natural Berry Juice
A dash of Nutmeg or Carob Powder
