The Best Overall Tasting Homemade Protein Shake

The Best Tasting Homemade Protein Shake

Protein Shake

One of the most common questions that we see is about protein shakes—they are one of the most common snacks that people use to fuel and recover from their workouts, but there are so many options out there, both homemade and store-bought, that it’s hard to decide what the best choice is for you.

Keep in mind dietary supplements like protein shakes are not necessary to help build muscle, or lose fat,  but they can sometimes make life a more convenient.

My Favorite Homemade protein Shake is very generic but an effective homemade recipe. I shoot for a 1:1 carbohydrate to protein  ratio made with the following ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened Almond Milk from Grounded Raw Almond flakes
• 1/2 serving plain unflavored Greek yogurt or any low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• ¼ cup of blueberries
• ½ banana
• 1 scoop of unflavored 100% whey isolate protein powder (20-30 grams)
• 3 grams of Glutamine + ice-cube

It is really simple, just put everything in a blender and blitz for about 30-45 seconds. Feel free to play with the ingredients and liquids and/or ice until you get a consistency you can be happy with. Remember, nothing here is set in stone and feel free to add remove anything to it and experiment!

Nutrition facts

• Calories-553
• Protein-58 grams
• Carbohydrates-58 grams
• Fiber- 12 grams
• Fat-10g

A 2:1 or 1:1 carbohydrate to protein  ratio is ideal for refueling your muscles and replacing glycogen levels. Drink this shake within 30 minutes of your workout: a liquid meal, such as a protein  shake, is absorbed more quickly than solid food. The fruit will help you restore your glycogen levels and transport protein to your muscles.

Using natural sweet foods such as fruit or berries and yogurt prevents a severe insulin spike that you get with most “store-bought” shakes due to the large amount of processed sugars and additives that are present. The combination of chia seeds, fruit, yogurt, and almond milk provides an excellent source of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. YOU MAY Make your Homemade protein Shake the night before and store it in the fridge to save yourself the hassle and cleanup in the morning.

Protein Shake