Posted on December 11, 2018 by Kate Halsall
It is common knowledge that for the active gym bunny, protein should make up a large part of the diet. Protein repairs muscle fibres, helps us feel fuller for longer and also contributes towards healthy hair, nails and skin. Now, it wouldn’t be a food blog without a recipe of some sort for you guys to try out, so here are some variations of protein smoothies: one for putting on size, and one for helping trim that extra Christmas Chub.
But before I get to the recipes, let’s talk about protein. It’s important that I stress here that protein supplements are in no way essential and merely offer a time efficient alternative to food protein sources such as chicken, fish, tofu etc. Some protein supplements however, such as whey protein, offer a greater amount of certain amino acids which are essential to growth and repair. Other proteins, such as casein powder, are slower to digest which is great for having before bed to keep you full until breakfast. Essentially – chose your protein wisely!
With that said, here we go:
Bulk Up Smoothie
- 50g whey protein
- 50g oats
- 1 banana
- handful of frozen berries
- 1tbs peanut butter
- 300-400ml of whole milk
Trim Down Smoothie
- 50g whey protein
- 1 banana
- handful of frozen berries
- 300-400ml unsweetened almond milk
For both smoothies, simply add all the ingredients into a blender or use a hand held blender at a slower setting. there are also some great whey alternatives if you’re looking for a non-diary protein smoothie. Click here are some other smoothie suggestions.