2. Homemade protein smoothie as a healthy alternative to a store-bought smoothie
There are so many types of smoothies, some can be used to lose weight, some to maintain weight,and others to gain it. It’s better to make your own homemade smoothie, since store bought ones usually contain way too much sugar and almost no nutrients. All you need is the right recipe and good ingredients. For example:
- Chocolate banana nut shake: combine 2 cups (470 ml) of milk with 1 banana, 1 scoop of chocolate whey protein, and 1 tbsp (15 ml) of peanut or another nut butter.
- Vanilla berry shake: combine 2 cups (470 ml) of milk with 1 cup (237 ml) of fresh or frozen mixed berries to your taste, ice, 1 cup (237 ml) of high-protein natural yogurt, and 1 scoop of vanilla whey protein.