Trying To Get Your Gains?
One of the hardest things to do while trying to gain muscle is eat food that brings you joy. Lean chicken, avocado, and broccoli will help you bulk up that muscle, but it won’t be flavorful, and it sure won’t seem tasty after five days of the same, basic dinner. Protein powders are a great way to keep your protein intake up, easy enough to make, and come in a variety of flavors, making it a solid option for breakfast, snack, or post-workout meal.
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1. Vanilla
We mean - it’s vanilla. This timeless flavor has been the choice of many a protein drinker for years, as it can be enjoyed as a flavor on its own or as a backdrop to other flavors. Good pairings for vanilla are bananas, strawberries, blueberries, mangoes, and avocados, to name a few.
2. Chocolate
The other classic flavor, chocolate protein powder, is a great way to pretend you’re enjoying chocolate-covered bananas, strawberries, or whatever other fruits you incorporate into your morning smoothie.
3. Strawberry
If you’re already fruit-focused when it comes to your smoothies, strawberry protein powder is a great way to maintain flavor consistency in your drink. It can also help to cover up any kale or spinach flavor if you enjoy adding leafy greens into the mix.
4. Cookies & Cream
An exciting flavor for the sweet junkies out there, cookies and cream can add a milkshake-esque edge to your breakfast or post-workout snack. Mix with strawberry or banana for a fulfilling and yummy treat.
5. Chocolate Peanut Butter
If you’re a fan of Reese’s, this protein powder is for you. A delicious mix of two classic flavors, it could be a little rich for a breakfast smoothie, but we won’t tell anyone if you decide to go for it anyway.
6. Chocolate Mint
Fulfilling your childhood dreams of ice cream for breakfast, chocolate, and mint-flavored protein powder is a refreshing option for your smoothies or shakes. You can mix hazelnut, a citrus, or strawberry with your protein powder for some flavor variety.
7. Salted Caramel
Another great option for the ice cream lovers out there, salted caramel is the perfect mix between sweet and salty. In a sense, salted caramel is the balanced breakfast, and you should tell people that.
8. Banana
Another fruity flavor to complement your vitamin-filled smoothies, banana protein powder also helps with muscle recovery and gut health, thanks to its carbohydrates and nutrients. Mix with a Greek yogurt and various berries, and you have a superhuman breakfast option.
9. Birthday Cake
Another option on the sweeter side, birthday cake protein powder can be made into protein balls, bars, and other baked goods to keep your macros up. In drink form, it’s enjoyable on its own, or mixed with milk and pudding to achieve a cake batter texture.
10. Peanut Butter Cookie
Instead of blowing a couple of bucks at the grocery store, you can make your very own protein-rich peanut butter cookies with this protein powder. Peanut butter balls are also a delicious and filling snack that you can store in the freezer.
11. Pumpkin Pie
Like decorations, you can change up your protein powder as the seasons change. Make your very own pumpkin-spiced latte, or enjoy alone. Either way, you’re celebrating the return of colder weather with every sip.
12. Cereal Milk
The best part of a bowl of cereal is the milk at the bottom, and this protein powder perfectly encapsulates that feeling. If you enjoy a slightly flavored, but still milky taste, there are several cereals and cereal milk powders out there to try.
13. Cinnamon Bun
Like a Sunday morning, this cozy flavor will taste great and keep you satisfied. You can even use this protein powder to make your cinnamon rolls, or enjoy in a milkshake-esque form for a drinkable snack.
14. Root Beer Float
This one is a little…weirder than most, but if you love root beer, it might be worth a try. A blend of root beer and vanilla ice cream flavors makes this option stand out among its peers, but be prepared for a lack of carbonation.
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15. Maple Bacon Donut
Like the drinkable breakfasts in Wall-E, you might as well throw some orange juice and pancake batter into your smoothie and call it a day. The maple bacon powder does contain a sweet and savory flavor profile, and could likely make for some interesting food and drink combinations.
16. Matcha
This flavor may have been weird 10 years ago, but matcha has made its mark on the tea and coffee world. Mix matcha with vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, or other fruit flavors for a delicious smoothie option.
17. Glazed Donut
Like the maple bacon, glazed donut protein powder dives back into the sweet side of protein powders. Use this particular powder to create a protein-rich shake or as an icing for your baked goods.
18. Pineapple Coconut
Like vacation in a cup. You can regularly enjoy a pina colada from the comfort of your own home with this tropical option. You can also bake this protein powder into bars, cakes, or cookies if that’s more your style.
19. Churro
This protein powder can help you reminisce about rollercoasters, boardwalks, and fair games— and it tastes great. You can turn this powder into protein-rich churros, energy bites, or a fantastic milkshake.
20. S’mores
Enjoying the great outdoors has never been so easy. The internet has multiple recipes for frozen protein s’mores, dips, and milkshakes. Regardless, you’ll be feeling like sitting in front of a campfire and stargazing in no time.
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