University of Texas researcher and kinesiologist John Ivy states that it is essential to consume protein immediately after exercise, when the body is most receptive to nutrient uptake. Protein repairs damaged tissue and builds new muscle. Adding carbohydrates to a post-workout drink containing protein can aid in replenishing glycogen stores--energy stored in your muscles. While there are different kinds of protein powders capable of delivering the amino acids your body needs, whey protein powder is the most common and has become a favorite among athletes and bodybuilders alike.
How To Make a Strawberry-Banana Flavored Protein Drink at Home
Step 1
Add 6 to 8 cubes of ice to the blender.
Step 2
Add 6 to 8 whole frozen strawberries to the blender.
Step 3
Add half of a banana to the blender.
Step 4
Pour in 10 to 14 oz. of milk, depending on desired thickness. Less milk makes the drink thicker.
Step 5
Cover the blender and blend until the ice, strawberries and banana are broken down into the milk.
Step 6
Stop the blender.
Step 7
Measure out two scoops of vanilla whey protein powder with the measuring tool included by the protein manufacturer. Add them to the blender.
Step 8
Cover the blender and continue blending until everything is dissolved.
Step 9
Pour the mixture into a glass.
Tips and Warnings
- Alternate different kinds of berries for a variety of flavors.
- Do not consume whey protein powder or milk if you are lactose intolerant.
Things You'll Need
- Whey protein powder (vanilla)
- Measuring scoop
- Blender
- Milk
- Ice
- Strawberries (frozen)
- Banana
- Drinking glass
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