Enjoy One of these Protein Shake Recipes After a Workout

We all remember the epic scene from Rocky when Balboa makes his own protein shake from raw eggs. Inspiring, gross, and unsafe. But inspiring nonetheless.

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Adequate protein consumption is the backbone of a sports recovery, muscle growth, and an overall healthy lifestyle.

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Let's take a look at a few delicious protein shake recipes that will quickly become a part of your post-workout routine. (No raw eggs required.)

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake

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This protein shake recipe is both high in protein but also in fast-acting carbohydrates, making it ideal for that anabolic window post-workout.

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Also, we've subbed out the real peanut butter for an extract that tastes exactly the same but doesn't provide the same fat content.

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We've got nothing against healthy fats but you want protein and simple carbs after a workout - not globs of peanut butter.

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Ingredients:

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• 1 frozen banana
• 1 whole date
• Pinch of Himalayan pink salt
• 1 to 2 scoops of SP50
• 1 scoop of peanut butter powder
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 cup of milk or almond milk
• Few small ice cubes

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How to Prepare

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STEP ONE: Place the frozen banana, date, salt, SP50, peanut butter powder, cocoa powder, and milk into the blender. For a thicker shake, use less milk.

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STEP TWO: Blend them together.

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STEP THREE: Serve in a glass.

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STEP FOUR: Enjoy!

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Vanilla Pumpkin Pie Shake

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Pumpkins are that seasonal superfood that does more than make your latte taste great. This protein shake recipe takes pumpkin to the next level with vanilla-flavored protein powder.

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Ingredients:

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• 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla-flavored SP50
• ½ cup of pureed pumpkin
• ¾ cup of uncooked oats
• 1/2 cup of milk or almond milk
• 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup of walnuts
• 1 tablespoon of flax seed
• Few ice cubes
• Pinch of cinnamon

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How to Prepare

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STEP ONE: Add SP50 protein powder, pureed pumpkin, oats, yogurt, milk, walnut, flaxseed, ice cubes and cinnamon in a blender.

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STEP TWO: Blend them together.

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STEP THREE: Serve in a glass.

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STEP FIVE: Enjoy!

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Berry Protein Shake

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Berries offer a powerhouse of rich micronutrients and antioxidants that are fantastic for sports recovery. Combine this with a high-quality protein supplement and you have a perfect post-workout protein shake.

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Ingredients:

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• 1 to 2 scoops of strawberry and banana cream-flavored SP protein powder
• 1/2 cup of raspberries
• 1/2 cup of strawberries
• 1/2 cup of blueberries
• 1 to 2 cups of milk or almond milk
• Few ice cubes

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How to Prepare

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STEP ONE: Add protein powder, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, milk, and ice cubes in a blender.

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STEP TWO: Blend them together.

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STEP THREE: Serve in a glass.

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STEP FOUR: Enjoy!

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