Make your own shake to gain weight
Here's a simple recipe to make your own high-calorie shake to support weight gain:
Ingredients for making your own shake to gain weight
- 2 cups whole milk (you can also use another milk alternative)
- 1 banana
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 handful of nuts (e.g. almonds, walnuts, cashews)
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 scoop of protein powder (flavor of your choice)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon oatmeal or chia seeds for extra calories
Instructions for making your own shake to gain weight
- Place all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend everything at high speed until a smooth consistency is achieved. Add more milk if necessary to achieve desired thickness.
- Taste the shake and add more honey for extra sweetness if desired.
- Pour the shake into a glass or bottle and enjoy!
You can adapt this basic recipe to your own taste and needs. Here are some variations you can try:
- Add avocado for extra healthy fats and calories.
- Add Greek yogurt for extra protein and creaminess.
- Add fresh or frozen berries for extra antioxidants and flavor.
- Experiment with different flavors of protein powder to create flavor variation.
Shake to increase calories
Remember that this shake is intended to increase your calorie intake. It's important to monitor your total nutritional intake and ensure you're eating a balanced diet with plenty of nutrients from a variety of sources.