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How To Make A Whey Protein Shake – Easy Picture Guide

Last Updated on February 21, 2024 by Amanda Bowden

Learn how to make an ultra simple, yet seriously delicious, whey protein shake

This whey protein shake is so simple to make. It’s satisfying due to its high protein content, and is an easy go-to recipe for after a workout.

The high protein content makes this shake ideal for muscle building and recovery. You can drink it after a run or a strength training session to easily hit your protein goals.

Not sure how much protein you need? Read this article: How Much Protein Do Runners Need? Don’t worry if you don’t run, it tells you the info for non-runners too.

This shake contains at least 30 grams of protein!

This image shows a rainbow glass containing the delicious whey protein shake.

Where does the protein come from?

The main protein comes from whey protein powder and collagen powder.

Whey protein is easy to absorb, very high in protein, and mixes easily with other ingredients in a shake.

I’ve also added collagen powder to make it even richer in protein, and it’s amazingly good for you. Collagen is said to help improve muscle strength, tendon and joint health, bone health, and more! If you don’t know about the benefits of collagen you can read all about them here.

If you don’t have any collagen powder yet, you can go ahead and make this recipe without the collagen, and you will still get at least 20 grams of protein. You can also boost the protein content by adding more milk.

I’ve used 50ml whole milk in this recipe, which ups the protein content by about 3.5 grams. That takes the protein content of this whey protein shake to a very decent 33.5 grams.

You can use whichever type of milk you like, but non-dairy milks often have a lower protein content.

How do I make a whey protein shake?

1. Get your ingredients together.

You’ll need:

  • 25g Whey protein powder
  • 13g Collagen powder
  • A small banana
  • 50ml milk
  • 100ml water
  • Cinnamon powder

2. And Your Equipment

  • A blender or hand whizzer
  • A jug or similar container to mix the ingredients if you’re using a hand whizzer. If you’re using a blender you can mix the ingredients in it.
  • Measuring scales or scoops.
  • Container for measuring liquid, like a jug or shot measurer.

3. Get Mixing

Pour at least 50ml of milk into your jug.

Milk in the jug to make the whey protein shake.

Next add 25 grams of whey protein powder.

I’ve used completely plain whey protein powder, but if you have a flavoured one you can use that in the same way.

Whey protein powder.
Whey protein powder in the jug.

Next add a scoop of collagen. Around 13 grams will give you about 10 grams extra protein content and some collagen goodness.

Collagen being added to the whey protein shake.

Next add some banana. I’ve used a small banana, but you can use a large one if you want a bigger carb boost.

Banana added to the whey protein shake.

Sprinkle some cinnamon in for extra flavour.

Cinnamon added to the whey protein shake.

The last thing to add in is a little water, about 100mls.

4. Your whey protein shake is nearly ready to drink!

Whizz it with a hand blender, like I did, until all the ingredients have mixed well and it’s starting to get foamy. Or blend it together in a normal blender.

Pour your whey protein shake into a glass and add a dusting of cinnamon on top.

The finished whey protein shake.

Your whey protein shake is ready to drink!

Conclusion

There, that was pretty simple, right?

Whey protein shakes are very easy to make. In fact, they’re one of the easiest things you can make!

If you liked this recipe, here’s another one you might like to try:

Delicious Low Calorie Protein Shake Recipe – All Natural Ingredients