Which of these goals is easier to score? Weight Gain or Weight Loss? If you’d ask me, I think the easiest to achieve is weight gain. Why? It is easier to consume more calories than fewer calories. Do you know how tempting it is to go for that cake, cream, cookies, etc.?
Someone reading this would love to gain a few pounds. This post will meet that need as I share easy protein shakes for Weight Gain with you. You can DIY or purchase them. Read on to begin your journey to weight gain.
What Are The Best Sources of Protein For Weight Gain?
There are numerous sources of protein for weight gain, and they include:
- Whey protein powder,
- Egg whites or egg white protein powder,
- Casein protein powder,
- Pea protein,
- Brown rice protein,
- Soy milk,
- Greek yogurt,
- Kefir,
- Hemp protein
- Pumpkin protein
- Oats,
- Cow’s milk,
- Fruit juice,
- Avocado, etc
11 Protein Shakes For Weight Gain
1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake with Greek Yoghurt
You’d agree with me that this is a perfect combination.
Ingredients:
- 1 large banana,
- ¾ cup (180 mL) whole milk,
- 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder,
- ¾ cup of full-fat plain Greek yogurt,
- 1 tablespoon of honey,
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.
2. Pumpkin Pie Shake with Egg white Protein
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of milk,
- 1 frozen medium banana,
- 3 tablespoons of pumpkin puree,
- 25 grams of vanilla egg white protein powder or flavor of your choice,
- 1 tablespoon of almond butter,
- ⅛ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice,
- ⅛ teaspoon of cinnamon,
- A handful of ice cubes.
3. Green Smoothie with Greek yogurt
As much as you need to consume more calories, it must be nutritious.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe medium banana,
- 1 cup of fresh, canned, or frozen pineapple,
- 3 cups of spinach,
- 1 cup of full-fat plain Greek yogurt,
- 180 mL fruit juice of your choice.
4. Coffee Protein Smoothie with Whey Protein
You can take this before your workout.
Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup of brewed coffee,
- 6–8 ice cubes,
- 1 medium frozen banana,
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder,
- 1 tablespoon of almond butter,
- 25 grams of chocolate or mocha whey protein powder,
- 2 tablespoons of chia seeds.
5. Triple Berry Smoothie with Egg whites
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup of pasteurized egg whites,
- ½ cup of fresh or frozen strawberries,
- ¼ cup of fresh or frozen blueberries,
- ¼ cup of fresh or frozen raspberries,
- 1 small avocado,
- ½ cup of orange juice.
6. Apple Cinnamon Hemp Heart Protein Smoothie
This is an excellent boost for weight gain. However, you should peel the back of the apple before blending.
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups of milk,
- 2 small apples (sliced),
- ⅓ cups of rolled oats,
- 2 tablespoons of almond butter,
- 2 tablespoons of hemp hearts,
- 2 tablespoons of chia seeds,
- 1 Medjool date,
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract,
- Cinnamon,
- 2 handfuls of ice cubes.
7. Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Kefir
Wondering what Kefir is? It is a fermented milk beverage with a yoghurt taste.
Ingredients:
- 144 grams of fresh or frozen strawberries,
- 1 ripe medium banana,
- 240 ML of kefir milk,
- ¼ cup of oats,
- Handful of ice cubes.
8. Chocolate Avocado Smoothie with Flaxseed
Does chocolate and avocado pair well? It is a weird combination but an excellent match for weight gain.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of milk,
- ½ large ripe avocado without spots,
- 4–6 dates,
- 2 ½ tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder,
- Handful of ice cubes,
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract,
- 1 medium banana,
- ¼ cup of chocolate whey protein powder,
- 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed.
9. Blueberry Smoothie with Silken Tofu
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of silken tofu,
- 1 cup of unsweetened soy milk,
- 1 medium banana,
- 2–3 ice cubes (optional),
- 190 grams of fresh or frozen blueberries,
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
Note: You must drain the tofu to remove excess water. You must add Blueberries and honey last.
10. Bedtime Casein Protein Smoothie
This helps you keep away from sleeping on an empty stomach.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium frozen banana,
- 25 grams of casein protein powder (in chocolate or peanut butter flavour),
- 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder,
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter,
- 1½ cups of milk,
- 2–3 ice cubes.
11. Green Smoothie with Pea Protein
Ingredients
- 1 cup of unsweetened coconut milk,
- 1 medium frozen banana,
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter,
- 2 cups of fresh spinach,
- 25 grams of vanilla pea protein,
- Handful of ice
Note: The instructions for all the recipes listed above involve blending all ingredients in your blender until you have a smooth drink or until you are satisfied.
Conclusion
On your journey to weight gain, you are expected to consume more calories than you burn, which is most achievable by drinking protein shakes. The above protein shakes recipes are the best way to start your journey.
Would you love to experiment with something new on your journey to weight gain? Try the recipes listed above.
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