5 Easy Ways to Spice up Your Protein Shake

5 Easy Ways to Spice up Your Protein Shake

Protein shakes may be the most versatile meal out there! Enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even dessert. They're an incredible way to pack several essential nutrients and superfoods into a meal-sized package. Plus, they taste fantastic. Now, you probably have a favorite shake recipe already worked into your weekly menu. And while we don't doubt that it tastes great, it's important to add variety to your shake routine. Switching up the flavor and ingredients in your protein powder shake recipes weekly will help prevent you from getting stuck in a recipe rut. Plus, it's an easy way to work fruits and vegetables that you don't usually eat into your healthy diet. Want to spice up your protein shake recipes and aren't sure how to start? Don't worry; we have you covered! Keep scrolling to discover five easy ways to amp up your protein shake and keep things exciting in the kitchen.

Turn Your Shake into a Popsicle

With the warmer weather rolling in, you might find yourself making more protein shakes. Shakes are a refreshing and healthy way to cool down in the heat, and they'll help keep you hydrated on a hot summer day. To amp your protein shake game, even more, turn your favorite shakes into a popsicle. Pack your protein shake popsicle in an ice chest and enjoy next to the pool, or serve it up as a mid-day energy-boosting snack. Whenever and wherever you choose to enjoy your protein shake, we're sure that it will be a refreshing break in your day. Keep reading to discover a few of our favorite protein shake popsicle recipes.

Whey Protein Pops

Prepped in 10 minutes and made with just four ingredients, these Whey Protein Pops might be the simplest recipe out there! Full of flavor, these popsicles combine Whey Protein Powder, cocoa powder, coconut milk and banana to create a dessert-like treat that is great for you! They're a healthy snack to always have on hand and perfect for when you're craving a sweet treat.

Patriotic Protein Pops

  Feeling a bit patriotic? Mix up a batch of these Patriotic Protein Pops to celebrate. Whether you're getting together with a few friends for the 4th of July, or craving a refreshing treat, these Patriotic Protein Pops are sure to be a favorite in your kitchen. Greek yogurt, blueberries and raspberries give these protein pops their festive coloring, while our Whey Protein Powder adds a nutritional boost. Festive, refreshing, and oh-so-tasty, they're the perfect recipe to cool down with this summer.

Pack Your Shake with Greens

Spice up your protein shake by packing it with green superfoods like kale and spinach. Adding greens to a shake is a great way to ensure that you get your daily recommended amount of vegetables. Not a fan of vegetables? No problem. Shakes are an easy way to disguise the taste of veggies. Adding vegetables to a sweet shake full of other flavors can help you incorporate more greens into your diet, without entirely changing up your menu. If you believe your diet lacks in greens, skim the recipes below for inspiration.

Green Goddess Protein Smoothie

Want to increase your spinach intake? Start by making this Green Goddess Protein Smoothie. This recipe uses wholesome ingredients like spinach, raspberries and mango to create a nutrition-packed shake. Our Pea Protein Powder adds a powerful protein-packed punch to this recipe making it the perfect drink to enjoy before or after a workout. Say goodbye to boring shakes and hello to this flavorful summertime drink.

Chai Peaches Greens Smoothie

Searching for a green filled shake that doesn't taste like greens at all? You found it! This delicious Chai Peaches Greens Smoothie is the perfect way to start your day and spice up your protein shake routine. A great source of fiber, protein, and iron, this shake is entirely vegan and dairy-free. Plus, it's made with our Chai Protein Powder Nutritional Booster. This powder gives your shake an added boost of protein to help keep your body running at top speed. Swap this shake out for your next chai latte, or work it into your breakfast menu to start your day off right!

Level up Your Shakes with Superfoods

What to level up your shake game? Start by adding more superfoods. Superfoods are wholesome foods that have a wide array of health benefits. Their extensive nutritional makeup adds multiple vitamins and minerals to your meals, that often aren't included otherwise. Now, if you're wondering which superfoods you should start consuming more of, there are plenty to choose from! Superfoods can consist of everything from fruits and veggies to exotic spices. Choosing which superfoods you'd like to add to your shake depends on your taste preferences. For some quick superfood shake inspiration, check out the recipes we've listed below.

Orange Pineapple Protein Smoothie

Wake up with superfoods, with this Orange Pineapple Protein Smoothie. Enjoyed as a breakfast, snack or post-workout recovery meal, this smoothie is a sure-fire way to brighten up your day. Turmeric powder, oranges, pineapple and our Bob's Red Mill Vanilla Protein Powder are the key ingredients in this smoothie. The wholesome base of protein powder provides an excellent amount of protein, while also packing this smoothie with valuable probiotics. It is made with our Pea Protein Powder, chicory root, chia seeds and monk fruit extract. Our protein powder is gluten free, vegan and a great source of omega 3 fatty acids.

Unicorn Smoothie

If you're a fan of bright, colorful drinks, you will love the next smoothie on our list. This Unicorn Smoothie is as magical as it sounds. It's a blend of beautiful colors and good-for-you ingredients that your taste buds and health will benefit from. A flavorful mix of banana, frozen pineapple and Bob's Red Mill Vanilla Protein Powder Nutritional Booster is used to create the first layer in this smoothie known as the "Rainbow Dash" layer. At the same time, a dash of spirulina is added to achieve its mesmerizing blueish-green tint. For the second layer of the smoothie, the "Twilight Sparkle" layer, our protein powder is mixed with bananas and blueberries for a sweet and salutary blend. Lastly, when the two layers are blended, it creates a delicious unicorn smoothie youll love.

Red Pepper Hemp Smoothie

If you're ready to change up your shake routine, then you'll surely love this next recipe. This Red Pepper Hemp Smoothie is a great way to literally "spice" up your smoothie, while also boosting its nutritional value. Its vegetable base is sweetened with mango and flavored with fresh basil and lime to create an unparalleled taste. Bob's Red Mill Pea Protein Powder and Hulled Hemp Seed Hearts are also worked into this smoothie's ingredients to help ensure that you're getting enough protein.

Add Nut Butter to Your Shake Ingredients

Searching for an easy way to upgrade your protein shake? Start using nut butter when creating your shakes. An easy-to-add ingredient, the most challenging part about using nut butter, is choosing which kind to add. Cashew butter, almond butter and peanut butter are a few of our favorites. Not only is nut butter delicious, but it's nutritious too! Nut butter is an easy way to quickly boost the protein, nutrients and flavor in your smoothie recipe. When determining which nut butter to add to your shake, first think about what you'll be combining it with. Sweet berries like strawberries and blueberries pair deliciously with almond butter, while apple-based smoothies taste great when combined with peanut butter.

PB and J Booster

Check out this gratifying PB and J Booster Shake if you're looking for new ways to add nut butter to your smoothies. This smoothie is an excellent source of protein, fiber, omega-3 and iron, and its an easy-to-make recipe when you crave comfort food. We love this recipe so much we've even printed it out on the packaging of our Protein and Fiber Nutritional Booster. It's made in just five minutes by combining wholesome ingredients like strawberries, peanut butter and Bob's Red Mill Protein and Fiber Nutritional Booster.

Incorporate Seeds into Your Shake

Adding seeds to your shakes is an effortless way to up your protein intake. Seeds like flax seeds, chia seeds, and hulled hemp seeds are all packed with essential vitamins and minerals that your body craves, especially after a workout. While adding seeds will boost the nutritional content of your shake, they won't change the taste. Seeds can also help improve the texture of your smoothie. Because seeds like chia seeds retain water, adding them to your shake can help create a thick and creamy texture.

Omega Shake

Level up your shake game with this Omega Shake. This shake is an excellent source of essential nutrients and overflowing with omega-3 fatty acids. Nutrient-rich ingredients like Bob's Red Mill Hemp Protein Powder, Flaxseed Meal and Organic Chia Seeds are blended with sweet bananas and ice to create this healthy shake. Add it to your morning routine, or enjoy it as post-workout fuel. It is an easy way to work more vitamins and minerals into your diet, while still indulging in sweet and delicious meals. And there you have it! Five of our favorite ways to spice up your protein powder shake recipes. Use these tips to help you add a boost of nutrients, and flavor to your favorite recipes, effortlessly. Whether you're a fan of sweet shakes like our Unicorn Smoothie or prefer more savory shakes like our Red Pepper Hemp Smoothie, we're confident that there's a shake on this list that you'll enjoy! Have a unique shake secret of your own? Let us know how you spice up your protein shake recipes in the comments below!  
Bob's Red Mill
July 01 2020

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