5 healthy and tasty DIY homemade protein shakes

Protein is a very important nutrient that our body needs in adequate quantities. It is an important component of every cell in the body. Hair and nails are mostly made of protein. The body uses protein to build and repair tissues. It is also utilized to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Also, protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.

To get an adequate amount of protein for proper body functioning, one needs to eat foods rich in protein. Examples of protein-rich food include lean meats, poultry, fish, seafood, and dairy products. A regular human being gets an adequate amount of the nutrient through a healthy protein-rich diet. However, in the case of bodybuilders, athletes, and people who perform rigorous physical activities, some extra amount of protein is required. This is fulfilled by various supplements. While one may opt for products like whey protein, many other options could be prepared at home. Here is a look at some tasty and healthy homemade protein shakes you should try.

If you are a fan of banana bread, this shake is the right choice for you. It will taste like banana bread whipped up into a thick drink! Just combine 3/4 cup almond milk, 2 tablespoons almond butter, 1/4 cup raw cashews, 1 medium banana, 2 tablespoons whole oats, 1 tablespoon flaxseed, 1 chopped dried date, and some cinnamon in a blender, then process until smooth. Sprinkle some cinnamon on top before serving.

Vibrant pink in colour, this shake is sweet and earthy in taste. To make it, combine 3/4 cup coconut water, 1/3 cup Greek yoghurt, 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, 1/2 medium raw beet (peeled and diced), and 1 tablespoon flax seeds in a blender, then process until smooth.

Not too sweet, this shake is ideal for all chocolate lovers. The ingredients to make this include 1 chopped apple, 1 tbsp. almond butter, 1 tbsp. grated dark chocolate, 1 tbsp. cocoa powder, 1 cup milk, ½ cup yoghurt, and 2 dates. Toss everything into a blender, and turn it on. Garnish with grated dark chocolate and serve.

This sweet and fruity shake will make you feel fresh and full. Just combine 3/4 cup coconut water, 1/3 cup Greek yoghurt, 1/3 cup raw cashews, 1/4 cup frozen pineapple, 1/3 cup frozen mango, and 1 dried date, then process until smooth. Top with a spoonful of chia seeds before serving.

If you don’t like eating greens, this shake might be right for you. To make it, combine 3/4 cup coconut milk, 1/3 cup Greek yoghurt, 1/2 cup spinach, 1/2 avocado, 1 tbsp. almond butter, and 1 tbsp. soaked chia seeds in a blender, then process until smooth.