DrinksBulk Up Your Muscles With Protein Smoothie Recipes
If you"ve been thinking of building up some muscle, you need to be serious about your exercise program and of course, your food choices. If you really want to get buff, you would want to increase your protein intake. Drinking protein-packed smoothies is a great way to promote muscular gains.
One of the best things about smoothies is it"s very versatile. You can add ingredients with high level of protein like eggs, tofu and protein powder to make sure you are getting the necessary protein required by your muscles to bulk up and get ripped.Ҡ Ҡ
I want to share with you some of my tried-and-tested protein smoothie recipes. These drinks are perfect any time of the day, but I personally prefer drinking them for breakfast and right after an intense workout.
CHOCO PROTEIN POWERCHARGE
This chocolate smoothie is not just packed with protein, it"s very delicious too.
What you need:
Two tablespoons chocolate milk syrup
Two cups of non-fat milk or milk substitute
Half a teaspoon dry chocolate pudding mix
One fourth cup peanut butter
One medium banana
One cup crushed ice
One tablespoon whey protein powder
Blend in all ingredients thoroughly until smooth.
STRENGTH THROUGH SOY
Personally, I would say this is the perfect protein smoothie for breakfast. One glass will boost your energy with soy protein, fiber, monounsaturated fats, vitamins, omega 3 fats and antioxidants! Ҡ
What you need:
One cup orange juice
Half a cup soy milk
Half a cup nonfat plain yogurt
One medium banana
One half apple
One kiwi peeled
Half a cup mixed berries (frozen)
Half a cup tofu
Three tablespoons unsalted natural peanut butter
Two tablespoons aloe vera juice
Two tablespoons flaxseed oil
Combine all the fruits with orange juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add soy milk, tofu, yougurt, peanut butter, aloe vera juice and flaxseed oil. Blend well until smooth.
FRUITY FUEL
This is a wonderful recipe if you prefer your protein drink fruity. This also has a high concentration of fibers and antioxidants.
What you need:
One medium banana, cut
Two tablespoons whey protein powder
Three large strawberries
One fourth cup blueberries
Half a cup non-fat or skimmed milk
Half a cup crushed ice
Half a cup nonfat plain yogurt
First, blend in the banana with the milk, yogurt, ice and whey protein powder. Add the berries and blend thoroughly until smooth.
You can always make your own combinations. After all, diversity is the key to success. Make these recipes as a regular part of your muscle training program and I"m sure you"ll see positive results.
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