Talk about tasty and nutritious!
Here are eight high-protein drinks to consider.
Cow Milk
Cows milk provides around 8 grams of protein per 8 oz.
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Cows milk also gives you calcium and vitamin D, nutrients that support your bones.
If youre intolerant to lactose, there are a variety oflactose-free versionsto choose from.
Soy Milk
An 8 oz.
Fairlife
cup of soy milk gives you anywhere from 7 to 10 grams of protein, says Moskovitz.
It has more protein compared to almond, oat, and coconut milk.
This plant-based drink can also be a source of calcium and vitamin D, she adds.
(Check the label to ensure that it has been fortified with these nutrients).
Kefir
Kefiris a dairy-based drink made from fermented milk.
Besides being deliciously creamy and tart, it contains 8 grams of protein per 8 oz.
It also has the addedbenefits of probiotics, says Moskovitz, which are good bacteria that support yourgut health.
Bone Broth
you might get around 10 grams of protein per 8 oz.
cup of chicken bone broth.
When boiled, protein is drawn out from the bones into the broth, says Werner.
Fairlifes Ultra-Filtered Milk contains 13 grams of protein per 8 oz.
cup and is considered lactose-free.
Fairlife
It comes in plain, chocolate, or strawberry flavors.
There is a little more protein in Fairlifes Core Power Shakes, around 14.8 grams per 8 oz.
The shakes are also low in lactose and come in vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry banana flavors.
Premier Protein
Premier Protein Shake or Powder
Premier Protein
Werner also suggests trying Premier Proteins shakes or powder.
The shakes come in fun flavors, especially around the holidays.
For example, they’ve recently released pumpkin spice and peppermint shakes ahead of the holiday season.
Orgain
Two scoops of powder (45 grams) provides you 21 grams of protein.
The ready-to-drink shakes have around 14 grams of protein per 8 oz.
Ensure (Max Protein)
Ensure
At 20 grams of protein per 8 oz.
Ensure
cup serve, Ensure Max Protein is a low-sugar protein drink that Werner also suggests as an option.
It’s often easier to find the brand at stores compared to other commercial protein supplements.
