How to Make Low-Carb Protein Shakes

Instead of buying cans of protein shakes from health stores, you can make them at home using a few simple ingredients. Protein shakes not only taste great but also are easily made. The ingredients for making protein shakes are easily available. So if you are one of those who want to lose weight without losing stamina, try having protein shake in the morning at breakfast, which will provide you with energy throughout the day. There are some easy-to-make recipes for protein shakes that can make this task a child's play. There are also some delectable low-carb protein shakes for women for that well chiseled and fab body.

Low-Carb Protein Shakes Recipes

Protein shake recipes make use of a number of natural ingredients that are healthy. Using a variety of ingredients combined together you can dish out a tasty low-carb protein shake, packed with energy.

Vanilla Orange Shake
This is one of the simple ways for making a protein shake at home. For this shake you will need a few basic ingredients like:

• Vanilla flavored protein powder, 3 scoops
• Orange juice, 10 oz
• Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
• Frozen strawberries, 3
• Banana, ½
• Sweetener, 1 packet or according to your taste
• Ice cubes, 5 to 6

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and pour it in a tall glass. Enjoy this delicious drink chilled.

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Shake
A combination of peanut butter and chocolate gives out an extremely delightful taste. This is an excellent protein shake for weight loss and muscle gain since it is low-carb and high protein. For this shake, you can also use whey protein powder.

• Chocolate flavored protein powder, 4 scoops
• Peanut butter, 2 tablespoons
• Whipping cream, 2 tablespoons
• Water, ½ cup

Blend all the ingredients together for about one minute till they combine thoroughly and form a frothy mixture.

Strawberry and Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream Shake
This is one of the best protein shakes and my favorite too because of its cheesy flavor. You just need to mix these ingredients together and bingo, a delectable protein shake is at your disposal, ready to be enjoyed.

• Frozen strawberries, 1 cup
• Lemon cheesecake ice cream, 4 scoops
• Skimmed milk, 2 cups
• Egg whites, 4
• Evaporated milk, 2½ tablespoons
• Sweetener, 1 packet

Separate the egg whites in a medium-sized bowl and beat it with the milk. Pour this mixture into a blender and add the lemon cheesecake ice cream, strawberries and evaporated milk and blend all the ingredients together. Pour the contents in a tall glass and place it in a refrigerator to enjoy chilled.

Banana, Apricot and Strawberry Shake
Along with the fruits, you can add soy milk, since it is a high source of protein. This protein shake is the best protein shake for women, since it provides all the necessary nutrients. Here is how to make this tempting protein shake.

• Frozen banana, diced, 1
• Fresh apricot, diced, 1
• Strawberries, frozen, 6 to 7
• Protein powder, 2 scoops
• Soy milk, 1 cup
• Skimmed milk powder, ¼ cup
• Water, ½ cup

In the blender jar, place all the ingredients together and blend it for about a couple of minutes till all the ingredients are combined properly. For an extra punch of nutrition, you can also add crush pineapple and few mango slices.

There are also a few low-carb protein shakes for weight loss which are an excellent supplement for those who want to tone their body and yet maintain optimum weight.