No pain no gain, that’s what they always say. But do you know that you can take high protein smoothies for muscle gain? You may incorporate this into your daily dose of muscle pumping activities. You may experiment with protein powders, combine it with fruits and milk or yogurt. You may also try to add flavors that suit your palate. You can choose from all the options you could think of. Aside from that, you may also follow these high protein smoothies recipe for muscle gain:
The Classic Banana Chocolate
You will need:
- 1 ½ scoop of chocolate-flavored protein powder
- 1 frozen banana
- 30 grams of dark chocolate chips
- 8 ounces of unsweetened almond or soy milk.
You may add cinnamon to intensify the flavor. Put everything inside the blender and wait until everything is fully mixed.
This makes 1 glass of smoothie which yields into 54.3 grams of protein, 58.3 grams of carbohydrates, and 565 calories.
Tropical Coco Loco
To make a refreshing tropical protein shake you will need the following:
- 1 ½ scoop vanilla flavored protein powder
- 1 pc frozen banana
- 8 ounces of coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon of tropical juice concentrate
This makes 1 glass of smoothies which yields to 52 grams of protein, 46.8 grams of carbohydrates, and 468 calories.
Greek Peachy Apple
A refreshing twist for a peach-apple flavored smoothie. This will surely quench your thirst while leaving a refreshing taste to your palate.
You will need the following ingredients for this smoothie:
- 2 scoops of Vanilla flavored protein powder
- 4 ounce of Greek Yogurt
- 4 ounce of frozen peaches
- 8 ounce of fresh apple juice
This makes 1 glass of smoothie and yields to 62.7 grams of protein, 21.3 grams of carbohydrates, and 377 calories.
Mix Berry Surprise
- 2 scoops of strawberry flavored protein powder
- 4 ounces of Greek Yogurt
- 2 ounces of blueberries
- 2 ounces of blackberries
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 tablespoon flaxseed oil
This berry surprise mixture makes 1 glass of smoothie which yields to 74.3 grams of protein, 28.1 grams of carbohydrates, and 500 calories.
Mango Marmalade
- 8 ounces of fresh apple juice
- 2 scoops of mango-flavored protein powder
- If mango flavor is not available you may substitute it with vanilla.
- 4 ounces Greek Yogurt
- 8 ounces frozen mango
- ½ frozen banana
- 2 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
This makes 1 glass of smoothie which yields to 63.5 grams of protein, 79.5 grams of carbohydrates, and 600 calories.
Choco Coco
Satisfy your sweet cravings with this high protein smoothie. You will need the following ingredients for this:
- 2 scoops chocolate-flavored protein powder
- 30 grams of dark chocolate chips
- 50 grams of shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoon of almond butter
- 8 ounces of almond or soy milk
This treat makes 1 glass of smoothie which yields to 61.8 grams of protein, 58.8 grams of carbohydrates, and 1042 calories.
Nut Medley
Crazy over nuts? Try this nut medley that can surely make you gain muscles and tone the areas you want to build. The following are the ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 30 grams of ground hazelnut
- 2 tablespoon Greek Yogurt
- 2 scoops vanilla flavored protein powder
- 1 pc frozen banana
- 8 ounces almond milk
This medley makes 1 glass of smoothie and yields 71.3 grams of protein, 51.7 grams of fat, and 591 calories.
Choco Cherry madness
- 1 pc Frozen banana
- 2 scoops of chocolate-flavored protein powder
- 400 grams sweet cherries
- 5 grams of kale
- 1 tablespoon dark cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon walnut
Blend all the ingredients except for the chia seeds until mixed well. Add the chia seeds and mix with a spoon or straw. Make sure to pit the cherries first before putting it inside the blender. This makes 1 glass of smoothie and yields 56 grams of protein, 47 grams of carbohydrates, and 530 calories.
Strawberry Cheesecake
- 50 grams of frozen strawberries
- 1 pc frozen banana
- 1 ounce of cream cheese
- 2 scoops vanilla flavored protein powder
- 8 ounce of almond milk
- 30 grams of crushed graham crackers for toppings
Mix all the ingredients in the blender except the graham crackers. Blend until the mixture is smooth and preferred consistency is reached. Pour into a glass and put the Grahams on top. This makes 1 glass of smoothie which yields to 56.4 grams of protein, 38.9 grams of carbohydrates, and 460 calories.
These are only some examples of smoothie recipes you can try. You can choose a recipe depending on your daily requirement of protein, carbohydrates, and calories. You may also change the ingredients depending on your taste and needs. Just mix and match and enjoy your muscle-building smoothie.
