Recipes for Delicious Protein Recovery Drinks

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Have you upped your workout game, and realize you need to be drinking protein recovery drinks after your harder workouts? Your body is screaming for nutrients after resistance training routines or cardio; drink this to fuel your body. You may want to stock up on premade protein recovery drinks for when you workout at the gym or away from home, but these drinks can be whipped up in your kitchen blender.

If you love chocolate and bananas, try this winner. This is a perfect blend of one full scoop chocolate protein powder, one cup of milk, one small banana, and one quarter cup chocolate ice cream. You’ll get protein, which aids your muscles in recovery, potassium, which prevents cramping, and just enough sugar and fat to fuel your body for the rest of your day. You don’t want to be so worn out by your weight lifting routine that you can’t handle your day without a nap!

If you can't stomach drinking that many calories after a workout, blend up the strawberry dream recovery drink. Blend one scoop of vanilla protein powder, a half cup of frozen strawberries, and a cup of Trop 50 juice (half the calories). Slurp down that frosty, sweet-yet-low-cal protein drink, complete with vitamin C and protein. Choose a low sugar protein powder for this recovery drink.

For a jet pack caffeine jolt, make yourself the mocha recovery drink. Combine a couple tablespoons of expresso powder (or instant coffee), a cup of milk, a scoop of chocolate protein powder, and ice chips. If you like a thicker, creamier drink, add in a cup of Greek yogurt (it comes in chocolate)--this will add another big dollop of protein.

Stock up on protein powder, worrying more about ingredients than how they taste. You can always add in yummy ingredients that will blend well with the powder that delivers the best ingredients.