Registered Dietitian’s Favorite Protein Shakes
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As a dietitian, I get asked about my go-to protein shakes all the time. Protein shakes have become increasingly popular due to their convenience and as well as the rise of high-protein diets. In this post I will share my favorite pre-made protein shakes that you can currently find online and in stores.
If you are interested in protein powders instead of protein shakes, check out these posts:
As a quick reminder, protein supplements are meant to supplement your diet! They are not required to meet your protein needs. Protein supplements are simply an easy, convenient way to increase your protein intake. Eating whole food sources of protein will provide much more nutrition in the form of vitamins and minerals and they will likely make you feel more satisfied than sipping on a protein shake will. That said, protein supplements can be a helpful tool if you are having a hard time meeting your protein needs through food alone.
If you are looking for recommendations of shakes that are more calorie dense and will provide a wider array of nutrients, check out this post on my meal replacement recommendations.
Dietitian-approved protein shakes
Fairlife Nutrition Plan
Protein per serving: 30 grams
Plant-based: No, but they are lactose-free.
Core Power
Protein per serving: 26 grams
Plant-based: No, but they are lactose-free.
OWYN Plant Based Protein Shake
Protein per serving: 20 grams
Plant-based: Yes
Premier Protein Shakes
Protein per serving: 30 grams
Plant-based: No
Orgain Protein Shake
Protein per serving: 26 grams
Plant-based: No
Orgain Plant-Based Protein Shake
Protein per serving: 20 grams
Plant-based: Yes
Ripple Plant-Based Protein Shake
Protein per serving: 20 grams
Plant-based: Yes
Ensure Max Protein
Protein per serving: 30 grams
Plant-based: No, but they are lactose-free.
Splenda Nutrition Shake
Protein per serving: 16 grams
Plant-based: No, but they are lactose-free.
Quest Protein Shake
Protein per serving: 30 grams
Plant-based: No
Muslce Milk
Protein per serving: 32 grams
Plant-based: No, but they are lactose-free.
Optimum Nutrition Protein Shake
Protein per serving: 24 grams
Plant-based: No
Nurri Ultra-Filtered Milk Shake
Protein per serving: 30 grams
Plant-based: No, but they are lactose-free.
