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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Unique Protein Shake Recipes For Bodybuilder Diets

By Annett J. Lambert

Drinking protein shakes is an easy way for bodybuilders to meet their daily protein needs. Because of this, a lot of professional bodybuilders are already integrating protein shakes in their nutritional plan. However, drinking ready-to-drink protein shakes everyday can feel monotonous and dull. The solution is to mix your own shake recipes.

Protein powders can be mixed with dozens of ingredients and flavorings to create rich smoothies and shakes that not only taste great, but provide ample nutrition. David Heber and Susan Bowerman, authors of the book "The L.A. Shape Diet" point out that it's best to adjust shake recipes to suit your protein needs; most people need to consume a shake mix that provides at least 9 grams of protein before adding other proteins such as soy milk or skim milk. If you're getting tired of your usual nutrition program, here are a few delicious protein shake recipes to try:

Banana Protein Smoothie: You'll need 1 medium banana, 1 cup of soya milk, 1 teaspoon of golden syrup, 3 to 4 ice cubes, 2 tablespoons of vanilla yogurt and of course, 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder. Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. This drink can be consumed as a meal replacement.

Strawberry-Nut Protein Shake: The ingredients for this are 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder, 1 cup low fat strawberry yogurt, 1/4 cup sliced strawberries and 5 macadamia and pine nuts. Shred the nuts and place all ingredients in a blender.

Chocolate Coffee Shake: This recipe requires 2 scoops of chocolate powder, 1 cup soy milk, 1 cup water, 5-6 ice cubes and 1 spoon of instant coffee. This recipe tastes like frozen frappuccinos available in coffee shops. You can drink this as a substitute for your coffee.

Wild Berry Shake: Blend two scoops of vanilla protein powder, 1 tablespoon of butterscotch pudding mix, 1 tablespoon chunky peanut butter and 1 cup cold soy milk. Garnish it with 3 to 5 ice cubes for a smooth drink.

Peanut Butter Shake: Prepare 2 scoops of vanilla protein, 1/2 cup each of raspberries strawberries, and blueberries and 1 cup of soy milk and three to five ice cubes. Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. This recipe is great for desserts or as a stand-alone snack.

Oatmeal Cinnamon Shake: Prepare 1 cup dry oatmeal, 1 tablespoon chopped almonds, 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, 3 dashes of cinnamon, 12 oz. soymilk, and 2 tablespoons of sugar-free maple syrup. Blend them all in a blender until smooth. Consume this shake as a meal replacement as this is a rich source of protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates.

Pina Colada Protein Shake: Mix together 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon each of rum and coconut extracts, 1 packet of artificial sweetener and 1/4 cup soy milk in a blender. Add 4-6 ice cubes to thicken and blend until smooth; serve immediately. - 17273

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