Loading up on protein shakes after workout session is an essential element of any fitness routine.
Not only do they help to promote muscle gain so that your lifting sessions aren’t all for nought, but protein shakes also work to improve performance and aid recovery. What’s more, some studies have shown that consuming protein shakes can help those on weight loss journeys to retain lean muscle.
How do protein shakers work?
Whether you opt for a manual or electric protein shaker, both types include some kind of mechanism which helps to speed up the dissolution of the protein powder into water. However, the vast majority of powdered protein supplements produced nowadays have been crafted to dissolve quickly and easily – the presence of a spring ball or electric mixer merely helps the process along for an extra-smooth blend.
What should I look for in a protein shaker?
Though the options available for protein shakers range from the high tech to the aggressive manual, choosing the right protein shaker for you is all about considering the materials that it’s made from. For instance, if you workout at home, you might not need to think about purchasing a lightweight, portable option and can go for a hardy, electric aluminium alternative.
Best protein shakers at a glance
- Best for an overall winner: Promixx Pursuit Shaker Bottle - £19.99, Amazon
- Best for hi-tech portability: Promixx Pro Shaker Bottle - £34.99, Amazon
- Best for style on the go: Smeg BLF01 blender - £109, Fenwick
- Best for keeping your shakes cold: Form Nutrition Insulated Stainless Steel Shaker White - £29, Naturismo
- Best for matching gym gear: Nike Training Hypercharge 24oz Protein shaker bottle in clear and black - £22.98, Amazon
- Best for a sturdy yet lightweight option: MyProtein MYPRO Metal Shaker - £11, MyProtein
- Best for a compact shaker: Bulk Mini Iconic Shaker Bottle - £3.64, Bulk
- Best for an innovative rounded design: ShakeSphere Tumbler - £19.99, Amazon
- Best for a well-loved classic: PhD Nutrition Mixball Shaker - £3.99, Amazon
- Best for protein luxury: Lululemon Back to Life Shaker Bottle 24oz - £29, Lululemon
We’ve rounded up a selection of the best protein shakers on the market for you to choose from. Keep scrolling for all the gains.
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Promixx Pursuit Shaker Bottle
Best for: An overall winner
Good-looking and even better value, the Promixx Shaker Bottle is designed to last you a lifetime. That’s right, no more peeling plastic lids and strange lingering tastes.
The Promixx utilises an integrated snap-fit agitator, which is incredibly easy to remove, clean and replace. That also means no more noisy, rattling shaker balls which end-up in a strangely lumpy shake. Your supplemental protein drink will never be as smooth than with this 550ml wonder.
Buy now £19.99, Amazon
Promixx Pro Shaker Bottle
Best for: Hi-tech portability
If you’d like to forgo the process of shaking your protein drink entirely, this electric option from Promixx has got you covered. Powered by a long-lasting, rechargeable USB battery and X-blade vortex technology, the handy device takes all the work out of post-workout recovery.
According to Promixx, the battery will last up to 30 blends before a recharge is needed, which itself only takes two hours. It also has an integrated NutriPod for storing your protein on the go, so you sip on your shake before you’ve even left the gym.
Buy now £34.99, Amazon
Smeg PBF01 blender
Best for: Style on the go
This is one of the latest additions to the Smeg range and it takes the idea of a mini blender and runs with it. The pint-sized kitchen gadget would almost be a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it-device if it wasn’t for the signature aesthetically-appealing 50s design that will fit seamlessly among the brand’s other toasters, kettles and the likes. It comes in seven colourways that include pastel pinks and blues as well as the classic red and black.
The Italian appliance label has produced one of the most miniscule blenders on the market that is ideal for smaller kitchens, but it doesn’t end there. Alongside the compact 33.5cm x 14.2cm base is not one but two ready-to-go 600ml containers, the same that are set inside the base. This means all it takes is switching out the blending attachment for the lid to take your milkshake on the move. Twist this lid and you have an easily sippable smoothie. It has 300W power and minimal buttons, just push down for the mixing magic. What’s more, the blender has been made from 50 per cent certified recycled content.
Buy now £109.00, Fenwick
Form Nutrition Insulated Stainless Steel Shaker White
Best for: Keeping your shakes cold
Sleek and stylish, the insulated stainless-steel shaker from Form Nutrition is designed to keep your drinks cold for up to 24 hours. Equipped with the classic BlenderBall wire whisk to mix-up your favourite protein powder quickly and smoothly, this shaker also features spill and leak-proof screw top seals and an ergonomic grip design.
Buy now £29.00, Naturismo
Nike Training Hypercharge 24oz Protein shaker bottle in clear and black
Best for: Matching gym gear
Looking for a protein shaker that’ll match your perfectly curated Nike gym outfits? Try this chic clear and a black option with an integrated conical vortex shaker. We’re big fans of the carry-loop which can clip onto your carabiner, as well as the handy measuring details for perfect portioning every time.
Buy now £22.98, Amazon
MyPro Metal Shaker
Best for: A sturdy yet lightweight option
Crafted from 100 per cent stainless steel, this bargain all-metal shaker from MyPro is available in black, light blue and green. Though sturdy and reliable, this model is also surprisingly lightweight and secured with an air-tight screw-top lid.
Buy now £11.00, MyProtein
Bulk Mini Iconic Shaker Bottle
Best for: A compact shaker
Cheap as chips and available in a compact design for the utmost portability, this shaker bottle from Bulk is ‘Iconic’ for a reason. It is transparent for easy measuring and mixing, is equipped with a convenient handle and – despite being small in stature – has a large capacity of 500ml.
Buy now £3.64, Bulk
ShakeSphere Tumbler
Best for: An innovative rounded design
As expertly crafted as the stanzas and free verse of Shakespeare, this capsule protein shaker has been designed so that lumps of protein don’t get stuck in the corners like with those usual squared-off options. This shaker also comes with a leak-proof, sliding lid and has been crafted form BPA-free materials.
Buy now £19.99, Amazon
PhD Nutrition Mixball Shaker
Best for: A well-loved classic
The ubiquitous PhD Mixball Shaker is a tried-and-true classic. You’ll find this characteristically red-topped shaker in gym lockers across the globe, thanks to its fantastic functionality at a bargain price. Though made from plastic, all products manufactured by PhD are recyclable.
Buy now £3.99, Amazon
Lululemon Back to Life Shaker Bottle 24oz
Best for: protein luxury
We're sure you're familiar with Lululemon's luxury activewear offering. Well, the Canadian brand also offers gym accessories - protein shakers included.
This design boasts a leak-proof lid, powder coating for grip even when you're sweaty and a vacuum seal which will keep your shake cold for longer. The brand's innovative three-prong agitator is one of the most effective on the market.
Buy now £29.00, Lululemon
