Today we look at the main differences between animal and plant-based protein shakes, as well as offering an additional selection of natural shake recipes that you can incorporate your protein of choice into.

Diet restrictions and allergies

A plant-based protein shake is the best option for most people with restrictive diets or food allergies. The exception is those who are allergic to any natural element contained in the base of the plant (such as coconut, for example).

A plant-based protein shake is best for people with the following dietary restrictions or allergies:

• Celiac, Gluten Intolerance or Wheat Allergy
• allergy to eggs
• Milk allergy or lactose intolerance
• vegetarians and vegans
• Calorie restriction for weight loss

Digestibility

Humans are naturally designed to eat plants, which means our digestive systems are better able to do this compared to animal-based proteins. While meat can be easily digested, humans should never have consumed the milk of other animals and, in fact, are the only species to do so. If you want something that is highly digestible, without causing serious stomach problems, you should opt for plant-based proteins.

Ease of mixing

Plant-based protein shakes tend to mix more easily, although this varies depending on the exact brand and formula you choose. While it’s a seemingly small benefit, many consumers have expressed frustration at how difficult it is to mix animal protein shakes.

Bonus: Natural Smoothie Recipes

These natural shake recipes work best with a plant-based protein powder, but can also be used with an animal-based one, if that’s what you’ve decided to use. Each of these is a perfect breakfast or healthy dessert that will help those on muscle training programs get enough calories each day. Each recipe is suitable for two people.

1: Peanut Butter Banana

Ingredients:

• 1.5 scoops of your favorite chocolate protein powder
• 3 bananas
• 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter
• 2 cups of almond milk
• 1 tablespoon organic honey or organic maple syrup

2: Berry Delight

Ingredients:

• 1.5 scoops of your favorite vanilla or strawberry protein powder
• ½ cup sliced ​​strawberries
• ¼ cup blueberries
• ¼ cup of blackberries
• 1.5 cups of almond milk
• 1 tablespoon organic honey or organic maple syrup

3: peach protein

Ingredients:

• 1.5 scoops of your favorite vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup frozen organic peach peeled and diced
• 1.5 cups of almond milk
• 1 tablespoon organic honey or organic maple syrup

4: Make your own!

To make your own recipe, simply follow the guidelines below to ensure proper thickness. Combine the following:

• 1.5 scoops of your favorite protein powder (any flavor)
• 1-1.5 cups of your favorite fruits or vegetables (spinach is a good vegetable choice)
• 1.5-2 cups of liquid (almond milk, water, coconut milk, skim milk, ice cream, etc.)
• 1 tablespoon sweetener (honey, maple syrup, fruit juice, etc.)