Smoothies for Lean Mass Gain

While smoothies are a great weight loss tool, they can also be tweaked to accommodate an individual who wants to gain weight. Usually when someone wants to gain weight, they would like to gain lean mass, aka muscle. The smoothie is the perfect ‘food’ for weight gain; it is packed with nutrients, and can provide the necessary calories and protein to facilitate lean mass gain.

It is important to eat healthy when gaining weight. If the goal is to gain muscle, eating a bunch of big macs and chicken nuggets will not give you the energy or the nutrition your body needs to gain muscle. Training to gain weight causes small tears in your muscles. Your body needs protein and nutrients to build them back up; not a bunch of saturated fat.

Smoothies for weight gain provide you with all of the nutrition you need. They can be made high in protein and calories, while still remaining a nutrient-dense treat. I recommend eating a healthy meal with lean protein and vegetables, and using a smoothie as a sort of dessert. They are also great for after a workout.

Smoothie Recipes for Lean Mass Gain

Almond-Butter Vanilla Smoothie:
 1 cup Quaker Oatmeal (cook with boiling water)
 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
 1 banana
 2 tablespoons almond butter
 1 teaspoon flaxseed oil
 4 Ice Cubes
 8 oz water

Almond-Butter Berry Smoothie:
 1/2 cup Quaker Oatmeal (cook with boiling water)
 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
 1 teaspoon creatine powder
 1 teaspoon flaxseed oil
 1 teaspoon coconut oil
 1 teaspoon peanut butter
 1 banana
 6 mixed frozen berries