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