Protein Shakes You'll Actually Drink
Try these 3 wheys to make your protein powder taste good
I hate the taste of whey protein powder.
It’s a synthetic-tasting, powdery mess that can’t stand on its own two feet.
Don’t believe me?
Try drinking a protein shake just made with whey protein powder and water.
Whether it has a vanilla ice cream, birthday cake, or some other tasty-sounding flavor, drinking it always ends the same way.
With one big gag reflex.
Unfortunately for me, if I could successfully down that protein shake, I’d be consuming one of the most bio-available sources of protein.
This means our bodies use this unpalatable substance called whey protein very well once consumed.
Knowing that makes it hard to keep my big tub of protein powder tucked away in the farthest corners of my pantry, only to use for baked goods and some desserts.
So, I decided it was time to make a protein shake that wouldn’t have us dreading the next sip of it.
After a good amount of experimentation, I’ve created 3 protein shakes that should give you some good ways to use your protein powder.
Here’s what’s on the menu:
Donut Protein Shake
Oreo Protein Shake
Berry Cobbler Shake
Each shake packs around 26g of protein and comes in at less than 300 calories per serving.
They’re perfect for a quick snack or dessert and take just five minutes to make once all the ingredients are ready to use.
Best of all, they’re so delicious you’ll forget there’s protein powder in them!
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Here are a few notes regarding the recipes:
For the donut protein shake: the donut should be no more than 190 calories.
For the berry cobbler shake: the pie crust will need to be cooked before making the shake.
Can’t find Oreo thins? Just use regular sandwich cookies, but no more than 140 calories worth.
Make the shakes lighter by substituting the milk with almond milk and an extra 1/2 scoop of protein powder.
Make homemade frozen bananas by slicing a ripe banana and then freezing it for 4 hours.
Use a whey protein powder that you’ve tried before.
Donut Protein Shake
25G Protein Per Shake | 256 Calories | 5 Minutes | 2 Servings
Ingredient List
1 glazed donut, chopped (190 calories max)
1 scoop whey protein powder
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
3 tbsp gelato
1/4 cup ice
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp monk fruit sweetener
Cooking Instructions
Add 3/4 of the donut and all the ingredients to the blender. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds.
Pour the shakes into a glass. Top with the rest of the chopped donut pieces. Drink up!
Oreo Protein Shake
26G Protein Per Shake | 263 Calories | 5 Minutes | 2 Servings
Ingredient List
4 oreo thins
1 1/2 scoops whey protein powder
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
3 tbsp light whipped topping (or cookies & creme ice cream)
1/4 frozen banana
1/4 cup ice
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Sweetener (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Crush 3 of the Oreos into pieces and add to the blender. Add all other ingredients and blend on high for 30-45 seconds.
Pour the shakes into a glass. Crush the last Oreo and top each shake with it. Drink up!
Berry Cobbler Protein Shake
27G Protein Per Shake | 285 Calories | 20 Minutes | 2 Servings
Ingredient List
3/4 cup frozen triple berry medley fruit
1 1/2 scoops whey protein powder
1 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
3 tbsp light whipped topping
1/4 cooked pie crust, crumbled (40g)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Sweetener to taste (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Cook the pie crust according to package directions.
Add half of the pie crust pieces and all other ingredients to the blender. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds.
Pour the shakes into a glass. Top with the rest of the pie crust pieces. Drink up!
Don’t forget to check out the archive here for other gourmet high-protein recipes.
Eat Well,
Marcus Matkins