12 Healthy Protein Shakes for Weight Gain

9. 1,000-calorie smoothie with whey protein

When you need to pack in calories for weight gain, this whole-food 1,000-calorie smoothie definitely fits the bill.

With readily available ingredients that you may already have on hand, this smoothie provides a convenient and budget-friendly option to meet your calorie needs without leaving you overly full.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (72 grams) frozen strawberries
• 2 tbsp. (32 grams) peanut butter
• 1 medium banana
• 1 tbsp. (21 grams) honey
• 1 cup (80 grams) oats
• 2 scoops (50 grams) whey protein powder
• 1 1/2 cups (360 mL) whole milk

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients — starting at the top of the list and moving to the bottom — to the jar of a high-speed blender.

10. Bedtime casein protein smoothie

If your goal is weight gain, you shouldn’t go to bed on an empty stomach. However, some people may not want to eat a big meal before going to sleep.

This delicious bedtime smoothie uses a slower-digesting milk protein called casein to keep you fueled while you catch some Zzz.

Ingredients

• 1 medium banana, frozen
• 1 scoop (25 grams) casein protein powder (chocolate or peanut butter flavor)
• 2 tbsp. (14 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp. (32 grams) peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups (360 mL) whole milk
• 2–3 ice cubes

Instructions

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

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