When it comes to making healthy eating convenient and full of variety, you can’t do much better than shakes. Offering a simple and versatile blend of healthy ingredients, smoothies and shakes are the perfect way to squeeze a nutrient boost into your day when you need it most, whether you’re starting your day, looking for an on-the-go lunchtime pick-me-up, or wrapping up a workout, these are five shakes you’ll want in your tumbler. 

1. Oatmeal Shake

• 2 scoops vanilla
• 1 c. rolled oats
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 tbsp. natural maple syrup
• 1/2 c. unsweetened almond or other milk

In addition to giving your shake a thick, creamy texture, rolled oats offer a hefty serving of fiber and protein. This means that an oatmeal shake is likely to keep you feeling full and satisfied long after you’ve enjoyed it, making a great option for anyone looking to control their weight. 

2. Berry Blast Shake

• 2 scoops vanilla
• 1/4 c. raspberries
• 1/4 c. strawberries
• 1/4 c. blueberries
• 2 c. unsweetened almond or other milk

A protein shake full of berries is subsequently a protein shake full of antioxidants. From the memory-sharpening anthocyanins in blueberries to the cancer-fighting ellagic acid in raspberries, each ingredient in this shake comes with its own host of nutritional payoffs. Plus, as a whole, the berries offer a ton of fiber, making this shake perfect for improving digestive health.   

3. Banana Almond Cream Shake

• 1 scoop vanilla
• 1 banana
• 1/2 c. unsweetened almond or other milk
• 2 tbsp. almonds
• Handful of ice

As strong sources of carbohydrates and potassium, bananas make for a shake that all at once energizes and improves your overall health, like by boosting your cardiovascular and digestive systems. Paired with the vitamin E from the almonds, this shake is something of a nutritional powerhouse. 

4. Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake

• 2 scoops chocolate
• 1 c. unsweetened almond or other milk
• 1 banana
• 2 tbsp. peanut butter
• Handful of ice

When you can have a shake that tastes like Reese’s and helps your health, you know you’ve hit the jackpot. All you need is a few tablespoons of peanut butter to pack some serious protein into this shake, which is made rich and creamy with the inclusion of a banana. 

5. Mango Blueberry Shake

• 2 scoops vanilla
• 1 c. unsweetened almond or other milk
• 1/2 c. frozen blueberries
• 1/2 c. frozen mango
• 1 tbsp. chia seeds