Quick, Cheap, Healthy Protein Shakes!

Every college student has been in a situation that they wake up extremely late to class and have no time to make a breakfast, and do not want to spend money going to Dunkin' Donuts to get an unhealthy bagel. Homemade protein shakes is a quick, cheap , and healthy source of nutrition and it keeps your stomach full. Not only is it nutritious but it also taste delicious, and you can find many protein shakes that have your favorite flavors! Homemade protein shakes are also better than store bought protein shakes because it is low on sugars, and you know the ingredients that are going into them. On average it takes about less than 5 minutes to make a protein shakes.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake: 

Ingredients

2 scoops of chocolate whey protein powder
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, soy milk or skim milk
1 banana
2 tablespoons peanut butter
3-5 ice cubes

Preparation

 1. In a blender, mix until smooth. 

Nutrition Facts

• 485 cal

• 21.5 g fat

• 48 g carbs

• 7 g fiber

• 32 g protein

This protein shake is highly recommended for men or female who are trying pack some muscle and stay lean, and because it is high in protein, healthy fats, high in carbs, and fibers. 

Banana-Oat Protein Smoothie:

Ingredients2 scoops vanilla whey protein
2 tablespoons rolled oats
2 bananas
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup cold water
1 teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
4 ice cubes
Preparation

1. Combine ingredients and blend until smooth

Nutrition Facts

Per 16-ounce serving:

• 499 cal

• 7 g fat

• 78 g carbs

• 9 g fiber

• 30 g protein

Mango Blueberry Protein Smoothie:

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen mango
2 scoops Vanilla whey protein powder 
1 tablespoon chia seeds

Preparation

1. In a blender, mix all ingredients until smooth.

Nutrition facts:

Per 16-ounce serving:

• 344 cal
• 11 g fat
• 36 g carbs
• 521 mg sodium
• 10 g fiber
• 29 g protein

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