Protein Shake Recipes with almond milk

Rich in essential fatty acids and protein, adding almond milk to your homemade protein shake is a healthful way to boost calcium content and nutritional value. Made of ground almonds and water, almond milk contains no lactose, making it a popular vegetarian and vegan alternative to dairy milk. A great way to refuel post-workout, or as a healthy snack between meals, protein shakes made with almond milk can pack a powerful nutritional punch.

Easy Recipes: Protein Shakes Using Almond Milk

Before you fill up your grocery cart with the ingredients in the recipes that follow, you'll need to make sure you've got a sturdy blender on hand. Additionally, the recipes call for whey protein powder, which is readily available at any health food store or grocer.

Mango Madness

Rich in vitamin A, mangoes are also a great source of vitamin C and iron. Use frozen or fresh mangoes for this recipe. If you're using fresh fruit, add one cup of ice cubes.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups frozen mangoes
• 1 serving (30 grams) protein powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar
• 1 1/2 cups vanilla-flavored almond milk
• A pinch of salt

Instructions

Blend all of the ingredients for about two minutes, until you get a smooth consistency. Enjoy immediately.

(Shake contains 24.5 grams of protein per serving.)

Blueberry Almond Shake

Chock-full of antioxidants, blueberries and almonds are a dynamic and delicious duo.

• 1 cup almond milk
• 3/4 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 serving (30 grams) whey protein powder

Blend all of the ingredients for about two minutes, until consistency is smooth.

(Shake contains 25 grams of protein per serving.)

Almond Oatmeal Protein Shake

Old-fashioned oatmeal provides a fiber-rich component to this protein shake.

• 1 cup cooked oatmeal, cooled
• 1 serving (30 grams) vanilla whey protein powder
• 12 ounces almond milk
• 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
• 1/8 cup maple syrup
• 3 dashes of cinnamon

Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until you get a thick, but foamy consistency (about two minutes). Serve immediately.