Protein shakes are a quick, tasty, and convenient way of keeping on top of your nutrition. Make yours more interesting with our DIY ideas for your goal
Mass Gainer Shake
For those who want to increase their muscle mass
Pack your diet with the calories, carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats your body needs to build new muscle tissue.
Nutrients per serving:
Energy |
Total fat |
Saturates |
Protein |
Fibre |
Carbs |
Sugar |
Salt |
393 kcal |
11 g |
2.5 g |
36 g |
4.5 g |
35 g |
8.3 g |
0.36 g |
Blend
Optional toppings:
cacao nibs, coconut flakes &
granola *
* Available at
Holland & Barrett
Greens-Power Protein Shake
For those who want to keep it plant-based
Yes you heard it right, you can add leafy green goodness to your protein shake for a huge boost of vitamins, minerals, and fibre. You won’t even taste the greens, we promise!
Nutrients per serving:
Energy |
Total fat |
Saturates |
Protein |
Fibre |
Carbs |
Sugar |
Salt |
140 kcal |
1.5 g |
0.4 g |
27 g |
2.8 g |
3.7 g |
3.3 g |
0.31 g |
Blend
- 1 scoop protein powder * (vanilla or banana)
- 50g frozen or fresh spinach
- A handful of ice (if using fresh spinach)
- 40g frozen berries
- A pinch of cinnamon *
- Water or dairy-free milk * (depending on your chosen consistency)
* Available at
Holland & Barrett
Dairy-Free Protein Shake
For those who want to avoid dairy
If you are intolerant of dairy products, you need to avoid whey and casein protein. Try this dairy-free protein shake recipe:
Nutrients per serving:
Energy |
Total fat |
Saturates |
Protein |
Fibre |
Carbs |
Sugar |
Salt |
293 kcal |
6.5 g |
0.9 g |
11 g |
4 g |
45 g |
39 g |
0.21 g |
Blend
- 100g soft/silken tofu
- A handful of ice
- ½ frozen banana (peel and chop it before freezing it)
- 2 dates *
- ½ tsp cinnamon *
- Dairy-free milk * (around 150ml)
* Available at
Holland & Barrett
Optional toppings:
chopped nuts,
cacao nibs, raspberries &
goji berries
No-Protein-Powder-Required Shake
For those looking for an alternative to protein powder
Most protein shakes have a whey protein base. It’s the most cost-effective form of protein powder with a great spectrum of amino acids (the building blocks of protein). But you don’t need protein powder to make a protein shake.
Nutrients per serving:
Energy |
Total fat |
Saturates |
Protein |
Fibre |
Carbs |
Sugar |
Salt |
353 kcal |
9.5 g |
2.1 g |
16 g |
4.6 g |
51 g |
45 g |
0.15 g |
Blend
- 100g real Greek yoghurt, cottage cheese or quark
- Ice cubes
- ½ frozen banana (peel and chop it before freezing it)
- 2 dates *
- 15g nut/seed butter *
- Water, milk or dairy-free milk * (depending on your chosen consistency)
* Available at
Holland & Barrett
Very Berry Blended Protein Ice-cream
For those who just want a tasty treat
This deliciously fruity protein shake has the consistency of ice-cream with the nutritional benefits of protein, fibre, micronutrients, and plenty of vitamins.
Nutrients per serving:
Energy |
Total fat |
Saturates |
Protein |
Fibre |
Carbs |
Sugar |
Salt |
195 kcal |
1.3 g |
0.4 g |
26 g |
4.8 g |
17 g |
16 g |
0.33 g |
Blend
- 1 scoop protein powder * (vanilla or berry)
- 100g frozen berries
- ½ frozen banana (peel and chop it before freezing it)
- Water, milk or dairy-free milk * (depending on your chosen consistency)
- A pinch of xanthan gum (this creates the ice-cream consistency)
* Available at
Holland & Barrett
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