If you are actively involved in sports, then a drink such as a protein shake will become not only tasty for you, but also healthy. It does not require many ingredients to prepare it, so this drink is considered a very economical option.
Homemade protein shake is not only a nutritious drink, but also a delicious treat for the body. Also, this type of cocktail is very popular among sports fans, especially among bodybuilders, as it promotes rapid muscle building, bone growth and body recovery after training.
The main components of a protein cocktail are cottage cheese, milk, eggs. An excellent addition would be berries or fruits rich in various vitamins. However, the drink should only be consumed in the daily diet, since a cocktail drunk at night will not bring any beneficial effect. The best option is to drink the shake in the morning or before your workout.
How to make a cocktail at home
The main advantage of making a protein shake at home is the choice of natural ingredients. Although it is also possible to prepare a drink using protein powder. Everyone determines the usefulness of this or that option for himself.
Another very important advantage is saving money, because buying branded protein shakes is not at all a cheap pleasure. A blender will be an excellent tool for making a cocktail. In its absence, you can use a mixer or grater.
Protein Shake Recipes
For those who decide to make a protein shake at home, below is a selection of some recipes. At the same time, do not forget that you can come up with a cocktail recipe yourself. If the drink turns out to be high in calories, it should be warmed up before drinking.
Recipe number 1
Dilute 2-3 teaspoons of milk powder in 0.5 liters of milk, if this ingredient is absent, protein powder can be an excellent substitute. To the resulting mixture, add 100 g of cottage cheese and mix everything thoroughly. The finished mass must be homogeneous in content. At the final stage, you can add berries or syrup.
Recipe number 2
Beat one raw egg and add a little honey to it, about 1 tablespoon. Pour 200 ml of kefir into the resulting mixture and add grated walnuts. You can sweeten your cocktail by adding a little ice cream or syrup.
Recipe number 3
Take 0.5 liters of baked milk, add 250 g of cottage cheese and a pinch of oat bran to it. Beat the mixture thoroughly with a mixer until smooth. One teaspoon of flaxseed oil will serve as the final ingredient.
