Protein Shake with a twist

When it comes to fitness, the second most heard term after exercise is "Protein Shake". From every gym trainer to every friend with a great body, each person will suggest that you include protein shakes in your healthy diet.

So for today, we will discuss some amazing protein shake ideas for a funny and yummy way for you.

Before we jump into the recipes of some flavourful protein shake, it is important to know the reason behind taking so. The term "Protein shake" itself includes "Protein", and we all are aware of the importance of protein in general health and fitness and the benefits of it, in muscle building and weight loss. 

Chocolate Protein shake
A healthy alternative for all the chocolate lovers out there.

Ingredients 
1 cup of milk 
1 chopped apple
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 tablespoon grated dark chocolate
½ cup yogurt
2 pitted dates (Optional)

Recipe 
Blend all the ingredients in a jar and top it off with the grated chocolates in your perfect glass of healthy smoothie

Pink healthy shake
A flattering way to provide health to your girl.

Ingredients 
¾ cup ice
¼ cup pomegranate juice
¼ cup fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries
1 tbsp chopped walnuts
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 small cooked, peeled beet (or raw beet, scrubbed and chopped)

Recipe 
Blend the ingredients and transfer it into a glass

Protein smoothie
Let's add some protein powder with berries and banana to see the magic

Ingredients 
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
¾ cup fat-free milk
½ ripe banana
½ cup frozen raspberries
½ cup frozen blueberries
Ice cubes, as per your discretion 

Recipe 
Blend the ingredients and transfer it into a big glass 

Apple protein shake
"An apple a day, keeps the doctor away", always heard of this famous saying and believed it. So let's get into the recipe of a healthy apple protein shake for a flavoursome diet.

Blend these ingredients 
A cup of water, milk, or yogurt
2 scoops vanilla flavored protein
¼ cup of uncooked oats
1 apple, core removed, and sliced into wedges
2 tbsp of almonds
1 cup of spinach
Ice cubes, as per your discretion
Cinnamon powder (optional)

Healthy yummy shake
Berries and Cherise, beets and protein powder, everything into with some flaxseeds will make this shake a win-win for you.

Blend these ingredients 
1/2 cup frozen cherries
8 oz water
1/2 banana
1/2 cup chopped raw beets
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder 
1 tbsp ground flaxseed

Coconut shake
Coconut water is magical and so is the smoothie made up of coconut flakes, so let’s dig into the yummy recipe of coconut protein shake

Blend these ingredients 
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
1 rounded tbsp almond butter
1 cup milk (almond milk, if available)
1½ cups water
Ice cubes, as per your discretion

Strawberry Banana protein shake
The yummy taste of strawberries with the health benefits of banana with some protein shake makes this recipe a lot healthier.

Blend these ingredients 
Water as needed
1 cup plain low-fat kefir
2 tbsp walnuts
1 banana
1 scoop vanilla whey protein
1 cup chopped strawberries

Avocado shake
Did someone say avocados? Yes, here's a recipe with avocado and protein powder.

Blend these ingredients,
8 -10 oz water
2 stalks kale, stems (optional)
1 strip lemon rind
1 cup grapes
1/2 avocados 
1/2 cup frozen mango chunks (if available)
Ice cubes, as per your discretion

Summer shake
We have varieties available in summers and why miss the amazing taste of these melons...

So let's blend the ingredients,
2/3 cup seedless watermelon
2 tsp lemon juice
1 banana
1/4 cup pineapple
4 to 5 fresh basil leaves
Ice cubes, as per your discretion.

Chia seeds shake
After the yummy recipes of chia seeds, here's a shake

Blend these ingredients,
½ cup blueberries
1 tablespoon chia seeds (soaked)
2 cups of milk
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons oatmeal
1 tablespoon peanut butter
Ice cubes, as per your discretion

Mango protein shake
While we are talking about shakes, missing a mango would be a crime, 


So let's blend these ingredients,
1 cup mangoes
1 cup chilled Greek yogurt
1 cup of milk
1 oz cashew nuts (optional)
2 tablespoons chia seeds (soaked)
Ice cubes, as per your discretion

Protein shakes can be fun and exciting, along with being healthy and yummy.  So do not miss the yummy recipes of healthy homemade protein shakes this season.

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