How to Make Protein Smoothies

As discussed in this post, protein shake offers many health benefits. But when you make your protein smoothies or shake, you need to know which are the best type of protein to use for your delicious smoothie.

Types of Protein to Add to Your Smoothie

There are different protein options that you can choose from:

Whey protein is by far the best option unless you are a vegan. Whey is a by-product when processing cheese. It is natural and healthy for you as it is very easily absorbed by the body. Compared to soy or casein, whey is more bioavailable and it is cheaper than an egg.


Casein is probably what you should choose for your protein smoothie if you want to have it before bed. That is because casein is absorbed by the body more slowly, giving a steady release of amino acids that your body can use for building muscles while you sleep.

If you're buying protein shakes, you'll find a variety of mixtures with different flavors and added ingredients such as creatine. It's best to have a protein shake that is pure whey with no other ingredients. Aside from being cheaper, this protein shake won't have lots of carbs, sugars, and fats, so you’re sure to build more muscles.

How to Make Your Protein Smoothie

Many people won't drink plain whey because it is not tasty. However, you can fix that by adding the whey to a smoothie and putting in other flavors like bananas and strawberries.

• Put whole milk for better absorption and testosterone production
• Add strawberries to increase vitamin C and antioxidants content.
• Add avocado for healthy fats and extra protein

Even though you are not a bodybuilder, you can benefit from having these delicious protein smoothies! So here are some more tips to make delicious protein shakes.

Tips For Making Protein Shakes or Smoothies

Follow the fundamentals of protein shakes. Here are some tips you should know.

Begin With a Base of Ingredients

It helps to list the primary ingredients you are going to need. Then list the extras that can be added (optional) as well, if desired.

• Protein powder
• Ice or a frozen banana
• Milk (soy, almond milk or other milk you like)
• Yogurt (any type, including Greek)
• Fruits or veggies
• Others like maple syrup or nuts

Add Frozen Bananas Instead of Ice

People add ice to a smoothie simply to make it cold. However, you can easily achieve the same temperature and better consistency by adding a frozen banana. All you need to do to is get a bunch of bananas, cut them in halves or quarters and put them in a freezer container.

Add the Extras for a Delicious Protein Smoothie

Many people like to make their protein shake super simple. But if you want a change in the nutrition content and flavor of the shake, add some extra ingredients. This way, it can make a nice replacement meal.

Here is a list of extra ingredients you can add to your protein smoothie,

• Cinnamon and other spices
• Yogurt
• Milk, soy milk, or almond milk
• Peanut butter or almond butter
• Nuts and seeds
• Oats
• Grains
• Maple syrup
• Vanilla extract

Add in Fruit or Veggies

Do not forget that you can add fruits or veggies to the protein shake. Pick your choice of fruits and veggies, mix them up, and have a really healthy breakfast. Clean the yard by including berries, orange juice, bananas, kale, and spinach.