Nope, we aren’t talking about ice cream…it’s protein shakes!

Protein is an essential macronutrient for building lean muscle mass and so there’s no disputing the fact that protein shakes are an important tool for fitness gains and fat loss.

Not only does a protein shake meal replacement take only a few minutes to prepare, it keeps you on point with your nutrition while making it easy to avoid unhealthy fast food alternatives for a quick meal. However, blending up the same combination of protein powder, ice and water sure does get boring.

Stop into our Fircrest location at any time and we can whip you up one of our favorite protein shakes. They’re all full of protein and are roughly 300 calories….a perfect snack on the go. If you’re not “out and about”, try making your own shakes at home with some of the following recipes!!

The following 31 Flavors of Protein Shakes will destroy your protein shake boredom once and for all! For each of the recipes below simply combine the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add extra water, milk or ice as needed to create your desired consistency. Serve immediately and enjoy!

1. Oatmeal Shake

¼ cup dry oats
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
1 ½ cups water or milk
handful of ice cubes

2. Banana Nut Shake

½ banana
1 cup milk or water
10 almonds
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
handful of ice cubes

3. Vanilla Coffee Shake

½ cup vanilla almond milk
½ cup cold brewed black coffee
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
liquid stevia to taste
handful of ice cubes

4. Café Mocha Shake

½ cup milk
½ cup cold brew black coffee
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
liquid stevia to taste
handful of ice cubes

5. Sunny Morning Shake

1 seedless, peeled orange
1 cup milk
2 scoops unflavored protein powder
handful of ice cubes

6. Orange Creamsicle Shake

½ frozen banana
½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
handful of ice cubes

7. Thin Mint Shake

½ frozen banana
1 cup milk or water
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
4 fresh mint leaves (optional)

8. Bright Berry Shake

1 ½ cups water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
8 raspberries
4 strawberries
12 blueberries
handful of ice cubes

9. Strawberry Vanilla Shake

1 ½ cups water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 handful of ice cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ frozen banana
3 frozen strawberries

10. Raspberry Cheesecake Shake

1 ½ cups water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
15 frozen raspberries
2 Tablespoons low-fat sour cream
liquid stevia to taste

11. Peanut Butter Cup Shake

1 cup water or milk
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon creamy peanut butter
handful of ice cubes

12. Creamy Chocolate Shake

1 cup water or milk
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tablespoons low-fat sour cream
liquid stevia to taste

13. Papaya Ginger Mint Shake

½ cup fresh chopped papaya
½ teaspoon fresh minced ginger
4 fresh mint leaves
1 cup water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
handful of ice cubes
drizzle of honey to taste

14. Blueberry Mango Shake

½ cup fresh or frozen chopped mango
¼ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder

15. Spinach, Kiwi and Chia Seed Shake

1 ½ cups water or milk
1 cup packed spinach
1 ripe kiwi, peeled and cut into chunks
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 Tablespoon chia seeds
handful of ice cubes

16. Oatmeal Cookie Shake

¼ cup dry oats
1 ½ cups water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
½ frozen banana, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of ground ginger, nutmeg and salt

17. Peanut Butter and Jelly Shake

½ frozen banana
1 cup milk or water
2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
handful of ice cubes

18. Vanilla Matcha Avocado Shake

1 ½ cups milk or water
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ an avocado, pitted and peeled
2 teaspoons matcha powder
1 handful of spinach

19. Cherry Almond Shake

1 cup water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
½ cup frozen, pitted cherries
2 Tablespoons almond butter
handful of ice cubes

20. Honey Banana Shake

1 ½ cups of water or milk
1 frozen banana
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon honey
sprinkle of ground nutmeg

21. Carrot Cake Shake

1 ½ cups water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
¼ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of ground nutmeg and ground ginger

22. Key Lim Pie Shake

½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1 cup milk or water
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 Tablespoon lime juice
stevia to taste
handful of ice cubes

23. Peach Oatmeal Shake

1 ½ cups water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
¼ cup dry oats
1 peach, pitted, peeled and chopped
handful of ice cubes
½ frozen banana, peeled and chopped
stevia to taste

24. Vanilla Chai Shake

1 cup milk or water
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
¼ cup strong brewed, chilled tea
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of ground cinnamon, cloves and cardamom
handful of ice cubes
sprinkle of chia seeds

25. Apple Pie a la Mode Shake

1 cup water or milk
1 apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon apple butter
½ teaspoon ground apple pie spice
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
stevia to taste

26. Cinnamon Roll Shake

1 ½ cups water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
¼ cup dry oats
1/2 banana, peeled

27. Hawaiian Sunrise Shake

1 cup milk or water
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
½ banana
½ cup pineapple
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
stevia to taste
handful of ice cubes

28. Snickerdoodle Shake

1 cup water or milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
½ banana
1 Tablespoon creamy almond butter
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

29. Chocolate Chip Cookie Shake

1 ½ cups milk or water
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
¼ cup dry oats
¼ teaspoon imitation butter flavor
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
handful of ice cubes
1 Tablespoon mini chocolate chips
stevia to taste

30. Chocolate Brownie Shake

1 frozen banana, peeled and chopped
¼ cup brewed coffee, chilled
¾ cup milk
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1 Tablespoon mini chocolate chips

31. Pina Colada Shake

1 frozen banana, peeled and chopped
½ cup fresh pineapple, chopped
1 cup coconut milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 Tablespoon shredded, unsweetened coconut

There you go! 31 Flavors of Protein Shakes to keep you happily sipping those fitness friendly macronutrients needed to achieve your big transformation goal. Now your only protein shake dilemma is deciding which of these amazing shakes to try first!

Remember that exercise is an essential component to achieving any fitness goal, so supplement your protein shake regimen with high intensity bouts of exercise. If you’re not yet one of my clients, then let’s make today the special day. Call a Personal Trainer at Gig Harbor or Fircrest Innovative Fitness now to get started on the most effective fitness program you’ll ever join.