After a gruelling workout, what you consume is as important as your workout routine. For good reason, protein shakes have been the go-to pre- and post-workout ritual for athletes, gym-goers, and health enthusiasts. As a macronutrient required for muscle building, a high protein content in your beverage makes it easier to repair muscle tears and soreness and recover faster.
And the best part about protein shakes is that you don’t need to set up a fancy smoothie bar to make them. Just get a humble mixer grinder, and you’ll be able to make a nutrient-dense shake that can compete well with a high-priced smoothie at a health café. Made with minimal ingredients, here are some protein-packed shakes that you can quickly whip up in your Usha mixer grinder.
Banana And Peanut Butter Shake
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Banana and peanut butter are the go-to ingredients for any fitness enthusiast. This classic shake just requires you to take some ripe bananas, slice them up, and blend them with peanut butter. Add milk to even out the consistency, and some honey if you want your beverage to be sweeter. Depending on the peanut butter, this shake can easily account for 30 to 40 grams of protein.
Sattu Protein Shake
Sattu, made from roasted chane, is one of the most underrated protein sources. While you might be adding sattu to your parathas and chillas, blending it with chilled water or milk in Usha’s mixer grinder will leave no lumps and give you a protein-rich concoction. With its cooling properties, the sattu shake can be an impeccable summer drink. Thanks to its rich fibre content, you’ll feel full for a longer time, thus preventing mid-meal munching.
Mango Yoghurt Smoothie
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A mango and yoghurt smoothie would feel like summer in a glass. During the summer season, you need an excuse to add mangoes to your recipes, and what’s better than making a protein shake by blending chopped mangoes with yoghurt and making a nourishing post-workout drink? The combination of gut health-boosting yoghurt and fibre-rich mango is refreshing and helps with recovery after a workout.
Dark Chocolate Mocha Shake
Combining cold brew coffee and raw cocoa powder, this dark chocolate mocha shake tastes like a luxury coffee drink but works like a premium supplement. Slice a banana, take an iced brew, oats, some cocoa powder, and process them in Usha’s mixer grinder. Add some dates or a teaspoon of coconut sugar to sweeten the drink without using refined sugar. Take the shake with you while working out or have it after hitting the gym, and the protein-rich drink will provide sustained energy.
Coffee Protein Shake
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If you’re someone who cannot do without their caffeine kick, this shake will enhance the nutrition of your everyday coffee cup. Blend some chilled coffee with milk, sliced banana, and a protein powder. The Usha mixer grinder will give you a smooth shake that works perfectly as a pre-workout drink since it boosts stamina and prepares the muscles for activity.