Though majority of the population is trying to lose weight, there are many people who take all the possible efforts to gain weight. Diet plays a very important part when it comes to weight. People who are trying to gain weight and those who want to lose weight, both have to keep a close watch on their diet. People who are trying to gain weight, have to obviously add some of the high calorie foods.
Among the various shakes, protein shakes are very popular. The following are some of the best weight gain shakes recipes for you. These recipes are to be made with only natural ingredients, so it does not have any side effects, and making them will not cost you a fortune. You can have this shake with your breakfast or even at supper.
Recipe #1
Ingredients
- Oatmeal (cook with boiling water), ½ cup
- Creatine powder, 1 teaspoon
- Banana, 1
- Vanilla protein powder, 2 scoops
- Mixed frozen berries, 6
- Flaxseed oil, 1 teaspoon
- Coconut oil, 1 teaspoon
- Peanut butter, 1 teaspoon
Process
To make this shake, put all the ingredients in a bowl, mash the banana with a spoon, mix well, and then blend on medium for about 2 minutes. If the consistency is too thick, add a 2-3 cubes of ice. You can refrigerate the shake before serving.
Recipe #2
Ingredients
- Skim milk, 1 cup
- Skim milk powder, 2 tablespoons
- Bananas, 2 frozen
- Whey vanilla protein powder, 1 scoop
- Flaxseeds or flaxseed oil, 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
Process
This is one of the best homemade weight gain shakes. To make this shake, add vanilla whey protein powder, skim milk, and skim milk powder to a blender and blend for about 15-20 seconds. Add in the bananas and blend further until smooth, lastly stir in flaxseed oil and vanilla extract, mix well. Transfer to the serving glass and serve immediately. Though this shake can be drunk anytime, it is best to have it for breakfast as it is very filling.
Recipe #3
Ingredients
- Skim milk, 1 cup
- Skim milk powder, 4 tablespoons
- Oats, ¼ cup
- Bananas, 2
- Peanut butter, 3 tablespoons
Process
To make this shake, add skim milk, to the blender. You can substitute skim milk with whole or 1% soy milk, as soy milk is more healthy. Add skim milk powder also to the blender, along with raw oats and blend for about 20 seconds on medium speed, set aside. Now, peel both the bananas and cut them in small circular pieces. Add these pieces to the blender along with peanut butter and again blend, starting from lowest speed, gradually increase the speed to high. Blend for about 50 seconds in total. Pour the shake into the serving glass, you can have it immediately or chill it before having.
As you must have observed, these shakes contain very nutritious ingredients. Though all of them are high calorie weight gain shakes, none of them will increase fat. So, while making a meal plan, make sure foods that increase cholesterol are not included.
