Five delicious protein shake recipes

A protein shake is a great source of post-workout protein for any age. However, the same old protein shake week-after-week might start to taste a bit bland. Check out these protein shake recipes to spice up your daily routine:

Very Berry Super Shake

This shake is perfect with any meal and includes everyone’s favorite ingredient — berries! It is also packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats and probiotics. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 12 oz. water
• 1 cup spinach
• 2 cups frozen mixed berries
• 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1 tbsp. walnuts
• 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed

Vanilla Coffee Shake

Love coffee? Or ice cream? This shake is the perfect combination of both while ensuring you get your daily nutrients. Perfect for breakfast!

• 1-1/2 cups low fat milk
• 2 scoops vanilla protein
• 1/2 cups coffee flavored ice cream

Banana Bread Shake

A shake that tastes like mom’s homemade banana bread? And you are getting essential nutrients? What could be better?

• 2 scoops protein
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal
• 3/4 cup bran flakes
• 1 bottle water
• sweetener to taste

Vanilla Pumpkin Pie Shake

This recipe steps way out of the box when it comes to protein shakes. If you want to get away from the same old berry combination, this is the perfect shake for you. Plus, pumpkin is a great source of Vitamin A, giving a boost to your skin, eyes and immune system.

• 12 oz. water, milk or yogurt
• 2 scoops vanilla protein
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tbsp. walnuts
• 1 tbsp. ground flax
• 1/2 cup uncooked oats
• cinnamon and vanilla extract to taste
• ice, if needed

Baked Apple Shake

This shake has an apple pie flare with an extra boost of magnesium and selenium. Enjoy!

• 12 oz. water, milk or yogurt
• 2 scoops vanilla protein
• 1 apple, sliced into wedges
• 1 cup spinach
• 1tbsp. almonds
• 1 tbsp. ground flax
• 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
• cinnamon to taste
• ice, if needed