A protein shake or smoothie might just be the equivalent of fro-yo for guys.  They’re freaking delicious and can be rather guilt free.  They can also be an excellent means to weight gain, getting in your daily protein and as a healthy meal replacement.  Whatever your preference in taste is, there’s surely something here for you to blend up.

Get crafty and try different ingredients and recipes. You’ll find a great protein shake that will help you reach your goals and taste delicious. Below you’ll find a collection of protein shake recipes that vary in flavor to help you mix it up. As you can imagine, mixing these without a blender may leave you with a glass full of some chunky ingredients. That being said, when you have a little bit of time, throw the ingredients together and fuel up.

Using natural ingredients is much better than chugging a shaker full of clumpy protein powder inclusive of plenty chemicals. So check out our recipes below and give them a try and let us know what you think.

Do you have a favorite protein shake recipe or smoothie? Let us know in the comments section. We would love to hear all about it.

Protein Shake Recipe for Hardcore Weight Gain

• 12oz Coffee x 12oz.
• ½ cup raw oatmeal
• 3 whole eggs
• 12oz 2% milk
• 3 Tablespoons Hazelnut oil or walnut oil
• Optional: 2 tbsp. almond or cashew oil
• Optional: Protein Powder

The Hulk Protein Shake Recipe

• 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves (No Stems)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh honeydew
• 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop vanilla whey protein

Monday Morning is for the Fit

• 8oz Coffee
• 8oz Low-fat milk
• 1 cup Ice
• 1 scoop coffee flavored protein
• Pinch of cinnamon

Chocolate Berry Blend

• 12oz cups of milk
• ½ cup frozen blueberries
• 1 scoop of chocolate protein
• pinch of cocoa powder

Orange Creamsicle

• 8oz Orange juice
• ½ cup of ice
• ½ cup frozen mango
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

Cravings Blocker

• 8oz water (or milk)
• 1 cup of ice
• 1 scoop of protein powder

Tips for a Masterful Protein Shake:

• Add a scoop of instant coffee to any shake for a protein packed pick me up
• Add in flaxseed or similar oils to your shake if it’s not a pre/post workout shake to reduce the insulin response and keep you fuller for longer
• Playing with the ice content and swapping out whey for casein protein will thicken the shake, similar to a milkshake you can eat with a spoon
• For added crunch to your thicker shakes add in your favorite cereal after blending and go at like Dairy Queen Blizzard