Shakes for Students | 5 Cheap Protein Shake Recipes

These 5 cheap protein shakes are perfect for when you’re on a budget.

We’ve all been there – you’re a little strapped for cash but you’re definitely not willing to lose all those gains you made in the gym and give up on your protein shakes. Well, thankfully, you don’t have to. Give these super cheap protein shake recipes a go for when you’re on a budget.

1. Mocha Breakfast Protein Shake

Perfect for that morning pick-me-up shake. Simply blend all ingredients and serve.

1 scoop Chocolate Impact Whey Protein
1 tsp. instant espresso powder
300ml milk of choice
Handful ice
3-4 drops Chocolate Flavdrops
30g Rolled Oats

Per whole shake: 79p

2. Orange Creamsicle Protein Shake

Tastes like ice cream but still macro-friendly. Simply chuck all ingredients into a blender and serve.

1 scoop Vanilla Impact Whey Protein
350ml milk
2 peeled and frozen oranges (segment them before you freeze them)
3-4 drops Vanilla Flavdrops

Per whole shake: 84p

3. Peanut Butter Cup Creatine Shake

Creatine is scientifically proven to improve physical performance, so what better to add it to your peanut butter cup shake?

Blend, then serve. Getting it yet?

1 scoop Chocolate Impact Whey Protein
1 tbsp. Peanut Butter
350ml milk of choice
3-4 drops Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavdrops
Handful ice
5g Creatine Monohydrate

Per whole shake: 97p

4. Banoffee Diet Protein Shake

This shake’s great for those looking to cut a little body fat, as Impact Diet Whey contains green tea extract, acetyl-L-carnitine and essential fatty acids. Plus, by using skimmed milk, water and FlavDrops, you’re cutting all important calories and carbs (without skimping on taste!).

Blend and drink!

1 scoop Banana Impact Diet Whey Protein
100ml skimmed milk
250ml water
½ frozen banana
4-6 cubes ice
3-4 drops Toffee Flavdrops

Per whole shake: 93p

5. Chunky Monkey Gainer Shake

This cheap high calorie protein shake recipe is for anyone who wants to get the most calories from their money – it packs a whopping 900kcal!

Blend, serve, done. Simple!

300ml whole milk
50g Peanut Butter
1 banana
50g Rolled Oats
1 scoop Banana Impact Whey Protein

Per whole shake: 85p

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Jennifer Blow

Writer and expert

Jennifer Blow is our UKVRN Registered Associate Nutritionist – the UK’s register of competent and qualified nutrition professionals. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Science and a Master’s of Science by Research in Nutrition, and now specialises in the use of sports supplements for health and fitness, underpinned by evidence-based research.

Jennifer has been quoted or mentioned as a nutritionist in major online publications including Vogue, Elle, and Grazia, for her expertise in nutritional science for exercise and healthy living.

Her experience spans from working with the NHS on dietary intervention trials, to specific scientific research into omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and also the effect of fast foods on health, which she has presented at the annual Nutrition Society Conference. Jennifer is involved in many continuing professional development events to ensure her practise remains at the highest level. Find out more about Jennifer’s experience here.

In her spare time, Jennifer loves hill walking and cycling, and in her posts you’ll see that she loves proving healthy eating doesn’t mean a lifetime of hunger.