12 Healthy Protein Shakes for Weight Gain

What’s better than chocolate and peanut butter?

This scrumptious shake uses Greek yogurt as the main protein source and includes high-calorie ingredients like peanut butter and honey to promote weight gain.

Ingredients

• 1 large banana
• 3/4 cup (180 mL) whole milk
• 3 tbsp. (21 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup (170 grams) full-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp. (21 grams) honey
• 1 tbsp. (16 grams) peanut butter

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until thick and smooth.
2. It’s recommended to add the cocoa powder gradually to prevent caking.

2. Triple berry smoothie with egg whites

Pasteurized egg whites are an excellent way to boost the protein content of smoothies without affecting the flavor. Pasteurization kills any harmful bacteria, making most packaged egg whites safe to consume raw (1Trusted Source).

This smoothie combines antioxidant-rich berries with orange juice and egg whites for an easy calorie boost.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (180 mL) pasteurized egg whites
• 1/2 cup (72 grams) fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1/4 cup (37 grams) fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/4 cup (37 grams) fresh or frozen raspberries
• 1 small avocado (about 140 grams)
• 1/2 cup (120 mL) orange juice

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on medium speed until smooth.