Have you been following your diet plan religiously but still feel as though you’re not gaining any size? Carbohydrates can be something to indulge in, and if you are looking to gain mass or weight for a specific sport, or you have been advised by your health professional it would be a healthy idea to gain a few extra pounds, then these high-carb recipes are for you.
Just because the below recipes are high in carbohydrate doesn’t mean they are loaded with saturated fat and bad stuff, they can still be healthy, and that’s what we are about to prove. Of course, if you are trying to build body mass then your accompanying protein also needs to be high, but we have taken care of that in the below recipes for you!
You can’t gain size if you are on a calorie deficit, you must be eating an excess of calories to improve your overall size, the below smoothie recipes are ideally consumed pre-and post- workout.
High-carb power protein Shake
Now let’s begin with something easy and fast to make than anyone can do, pre-or post-workout. If you own a blender, nutribullet or Breville blender/smoothie maker you will achieve the best results, ok so what do you need?
• 1 whole banana
• 60g of oats or ground oats
• 1-2 scoops of whey protein (or a specific mass gainer protein)
• 15g of shredded coconut
• A sprinkle of cinnamon
• 300ml of milk (or almond, hazelnut, soy milk for veggie options)
All you need to do is cut up the banana and throw all the ingredients into your blender. Mix up and serve! Use different flavored whey to really mix things up. Containing around 80g of cabs this protein shake is the perfect mass gainer.
Power to peanut butter shake
Here’s to a shake that packs a flavorsome punch! If you love peanut butter then treating yourself to this effective mass gainer will be an easy and indulgent way to slam on some size. Grab the blender and throw in:
• 300ml of soymilk
• 1 whole banana
• 1-2 scoops of banana flavored whey protein
• 1 scoop of tri-carb powder
• 1 tablespoon of peanut butter be it smooth or crunchy (ideally a whole nut healthy one)
• 1 tablespoon of natural honey
• And a couple of ice cubes
Blend the mixture for about 60 seconds to ensure it’s all mixed adequately. This tasty shake, perfect for the sweet lovers, contains roughly 91g of protein making it a must for those deadly serious about gaining some size.
Strawberry & banana surprise
The perfect summer smoothie! This tasty and refreshing drink is packed with nutrients and will also help you put on some much-desired size. You will need:
• 300ml of milk (or almond, hazelnut, soy milk for veggie options)
• 1 small handful of frozen strawberries partially thawed
• 1 medium banana
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1-2 scoops of strawberry flavored whey protein
• 1 scoop of buckwheat superfine flour
Throw all of the ingredients into your blender; feel free to add a few ice cubes! Mix well and serve into your favorite jar with a straw for added effect! This thick mixture of summery goodness contains roughly 80g of carbohydrates.
When trying to gain some healthy size, it really isn’t necessary to go for the bad stuff such as chips, pizza and burgers! There are always options and choices and healthy ways to help your body along. Feel free to make you own following the formula used above which consists of a powdered carbohydrate source, a healthy fat source and a protein source with a few extras for taste and nutrition!