12 Healthy Protein Shakes for Weight Gain

 3. Green smoothie with Greek yogurt

Although weight gain smoothies focus on packing in calories, they can also include plenty of nutritious ingredients.

This protein smoothie features full-fat Greek yogurt as the base and is chock-full of nutrient-dense fruits and veggies.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe medium banana
• 1 cup (165 grams) fresh, canned, or frozen pineapple
• 3 cups (30 grams) spinach
• 1 cup (245 grams) full-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 6 ounces (180 mL) of fruit juice of your choice

Instructions

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

4. Coffee protein smoothie with whey protein

This irresistible treat combines coffee and chocolate protein powder to help jump-start weight gain. Plus, the caffeine from the coffee makes this smoothie a great pre-workout drink.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup (160 mL) brewed coffee, cold, plus more if needed
• 6–8 ice cubes
• 1 medium banana, frozen
• 1 tbsp. (7 grams) cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp. (16 grams) almond butter
• 1/4 cup (25 grams) or about 1 scoop chocolate or mocha whey protein powder
• 2 tbsp. (30 grams) chia seeds

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
2. Blend until smooth, adding more coffee to thin out as needed.

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