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If you’re an athlete, weight lifter, or generally struggle vĩ đại meet your protein needs, protein shakes may be a useful addition vĩ đại your diet. They can be made of whey, casein, soy, pea, or other sources of protein in powdered khuông that you mix with a liquid. Most people enjoy them as a convenient means of upping their protein intake.
Kristen Arnold, MS, RDN, CSSD, sports dietitian and cycling coach, says, “Shaker bottles are helpful for developing regular habits vĩ đại ensure high-quality protein post-workout. If you have a regular shaker bottle you use, you can develop a habit of regularly taking the same bottle vĩ đại the thể hình every time you go.” Since the ideal protein shake must be well-mixed, a regular bottle doesn’t usually vì thế the trick. Shaker bottles typically either come with an agitator ball or lid inside the bottle or are designed in another way that helps mix the protein powder with water vĩ đại create a deliciously mixed protein shake.
Many shaker bottles are made of BPA-free plastic, which is valuable because BPA has been linked vĩ đại a variety of health concerns, including cancer and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Their capacity varies, with most ranging from 16 vĩ đại 28 ounces. We tested multiple shaker bottle options on the market, considering their design, mixing effectiveness, and ease of cleaning.
A registered dietitian on our Medical Expert Board also reviewed this article for medical and scientific accuracy surrounding what vĩ đại look for in a shaker bottle, its primary purpose, and who may benefit from protein shakes.
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Our Ratings
Design 4.5/5
Effectiveness 5/5
Ease of Cleaning 4.8/5
Why We Like It The shaker ball has an easy-to-clean design and creates a smooth protein shake. It’s Worth Noting This bottle isn’t insulated.
This shaker bottle is a simple, affordable one with thoughtful touches that make it our best overall pick. Our tester found it easy vĩ đại use and vĩ đại clean, noting: “The paddles along the ball is an interesting design that you don't usually see in shaker bottles, and this made it easier vĩ đại clean as opposed vĩ đại a standard wired/spiraled shaker ball.” It only took about 30 seconds for this bottle vĩ đại make a smooth, well-mixed protein shake with no residue caked on the bottle.
Our tester also liked the bottle’s design, with vertical bars and a carry handle that make it easy vĩ đại grip. It fits in a standard cup holder for on-the-go usage and has volume markings up vĩ đại 24 ounces.
Note that this bottle isn’t insulated, sánh you’ll probably want vĩ đại drink your shake relatively quickly while it’s still chilled.
Price at time of publication: $12
Product Details Amazon
Our Ratings
Design 4.8/5
Effectiveness 4.5/5
Ease of Cleaning 5/5
Why We Like It It has all the pros of a shaker bottle without the hassle of an agitator ball. It’s Worth Noting Overshaking it may result in an overly aerated protein shake.
If you’ve ever used a shaker bottle, you know that cleaning the shaker ball can be a pain, particularly the spiral wire ones. This shaker bottle’s helix design means you can have a well-mixed protein shake without a shaker ball.
“I would highly recommend this product vĩ đại everyone. Just the fact that it can mix well without a ball is game-changing,” our tester said. “Cleaning that ball can be a pain, and sometimes I can't even find it when I need it.” It’s one less thing vĩ đại worry about, and our tester found it still made a well-mixed shake with no caked-on powder residue.
It also has easy-to-read volume markings on the side of the bottle, fits in a standard cup holder, and is made of BPA-free plastic. Note that it isn’t insulated, sánh you’ll want vĩ đại drink your shake quickly while it's still cold.
Price at time of publication: $25
Product Details: Amazon
Our Ratings
Design 4.3/5
Effectiveness 5/5
Ease of Cleaning 5/5
Why We Like It It’s dishwasher-safe and easy vĩ đại charge during your workout. It’s Worth Noting Due vĩ đại its plastic blades, you can’t add ice or fruit.
During our test, we liked the convenience of this electric shaker bottle. It has plastic blades that allow you vĩ đại have the perfectly mixed protein shake without manually shaking it yourself. This bottle is dishwasher safe, but even if you don’t have a dishwasher, it’s super easy vĩ đại clean. You just have vĩ đại add soap and water and turn the mixer on.
It has a rechargeable battery, and the mixer isn’t too loud. “It’s great for anyone who wants something ready vĩ đại go post-workout,” our tester said. “It's quiet enough vĩ đại use in the thể hình without annoying everyone around you.”
Note that this is not a blender (though we have plenty of recommendations for those), sánh you can’t add other ingredients lượt thích ice or fruit vĩ đại it. It’s just meant vĩ đại be used for protein powder.
Price at time of publication: $55
Product Details: Amazon
Our Ratings
Design 4/5
Effectiveness 4.8/5
Ease of Cleaning 4.9/5
Why We Like It It can be used for not just a protein shake but any other beverage, thanks vĩ đại its versatile design. It’s Worth Noting It is not dishwasher safe.
Our tester was pleased with this bottle’s versatility and performance. It effectively mixed a protein shake without a shaker ball thanks vĩ đại its removable agitator lid. A lot of shaker bottles on the market are not insulated despite protein shakes tasting best chilled. This insulated bottle is a good option if you lượt thích vĩ đại take your time with your beverage or use it for other types of beverages. It even has an easy carry handle on the side that is similar vĩ đại some coffee mugs.
Despite this bottle not being dishwasher safe, we didn’t have trouble cleaning it. “Because it's made out of stainless steel, residue doesn't cling vĩ đại the walls of the bottle," our tester said. "That, coupled with the removable agitator lid, makes for an easy and thorough cleaning all around.”
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Price at time of publication: $17
Product Details: Blendjet
Our Ratings
Ease of Use 4/5
Performance 3/5
Convenience 4/5
Ease of Cleaning 4/5
Value 4/5
Why We Like It It’s easy vĩ đại upgrade your protein shake by adding fruit and veggies. It’s Worth Noting It’s bigger phàn nàn most shaker bottles.
For some, the timing involved with a manual shaker bottle is a deterrent vĩ đại using it. That’s where this blender bottle comes into play. It’s a single-serve bottle with aluminum blades that makes the perfect protein shake without you having vĩ đại break out a timer. Our tester said, “I would give this vĩ đại anyone who wants an easy way vĩ đại blend and get right vĩ đại exercising.” Most blenders are cumbersome, but this one is small enough that you can take it on the go.
The fact that it’s a blender also means you can add more nutrition vĩ đại your protein shake by adding frozen fruits or vegetables for added vitamins, minerals, and fiber. And you’re not limited vĩ đại protein shakes. This blender can be used vĩ đại make your favorite frozen drink — think margaritas, smoothies, or frappes.
To clean it, simply add soap and water vĩ đại the blender and turn it on. It will self-clean, sánh you don’t have vĩ đại scrub the sharp blades with a sponge.
Price at time of publication: $100
Product Details: Amazon
Our Ratings
Design 4.5/5
Effectiveness 5/5
Ease of Cleaning 3.9/5
Why We Like It It saves space by consolidating your pre- and post-workout bottles into one. It’s Worth Noting You may need a bottle brush vĩ đại clean the smaller compartment.
We were impressed by this bottle’s unique design. It’s divided into two sides: a 14-ounce section for your pre-workout drink and a 22-ounce section for your post-workout drink. Each section has a separate mouth spout, and the bottle does an overall nice job of preventing the two liquids from mixing. Our tester said, “Very thorough and effective product! A lot of thought was put behind the compartment system and how vĩ đại effectively mix powders in each compartment independently.”
This bottle does not have a shaker ball. Instead, it has agitator lids vĩ đại mix your shakes, which our tester felt worked very well. If you’re an avid gym-goer who likes having a pre- and post-workout shake, this could be a great space-saving product.
Price at time of publication: Three for $25
Product Details: Amazon
Our Ratings
Design 4.2/5
Effectiveness 4/5
Ease of Cleaning 5/5
Why We Like It It has a built-in storage pod vĩ đại keep your protein powder until you’re ready vĩ đại mix it. It’s Worth Noting Its plastic blades can’t be used for ice or fruit.
What makes this bottle stand out is its built-in storage pod for keeping your protein powder dry until you’re ready vĩ đại pour it in and mix it. This also means you can use your bottle for water until you’re ready vĩ đại mix in the powder. And when you’re ready vĩ đại make your protein shake, it has an electric plastic blade that mixes in the powder with no effort from you. Our tester noted the effectiveness of the mixer, saying, “[It] works wonders breaking down all powders you can think of, even thick whey proteins.”
This won for “easiest vĩ đại clean” because you just have vĩ đại add water and soap vĩ đại the bottle and turn on the mixer vĩ đại clean it. This was another feature we appreciated, with our tester noting: “Just drop in some liquid soap, turn on the motor, and pour water in, and it cleans itself, or you can remove the parts and clean it individually. I love that it cleans itself.”
Note that this is an electric shaker bottle, but it is not meant vĩ đại blend solids lượt thích fruit or ice because it has plastic blades.
Price at time of publication: $40
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Our testers used the bottles vĩ đại make a protein shake and cleaned them afterward. They paid specific attention vĩ đại the bottles’ design, effectiveness for mixing, and ease of cleaning.
We also spoke vĩ đại two fitness experts vĩ đại discuss what factors vĩ đại consider when selecting shaker bottles. The experts we spoke vĩ đại included:
Most shaker bottles are made of plastic, although some are made of stainless steel. “Plastic is lower cost, lightweight, potentially more portable and only vĩ đại be used for cold contents,” says Christina Figueroa, MS, RD, CDN, a Thể Thao and Eating Disorder Dietitian at Cornell Health. “Glass may be more ‘eco-friendly’, wash well, and will vì thế a better job handling fats and oils. Insulated stainless steel might be a great option for someone who needs vĩ đại keep something cold (or hot) for a longer duration throughout the day.”
The material best for you will vary based on your needs and priorities. Figueroa says, “Factors such as environmental impact, personal values, finances, and how/where a shaker bottle will be used will inform an individual’s decision on what material is best for them.” If you are purchasing a plastic bottle, make sure it’s BPA-free. BPA has been linked vĩ đại a variety of health concerns, including cancer, infertility, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
A shaker bottle’s main purpose is vĩ đại mix protein powder with water to make a protein shake. Arnold says, “Ideally, you are using a shaker bottle for a protein shake as soon as possible after a workout. The sooner, the better, but at a minimum, within 60 minutes.”
And while shaker bottles are mainly used for protein shakes, Figueroa highlights their versatility. She says, “Shaker bottles use an agitator vĩ đại incorporate/blend various liquids such as smoothies, protein powders/shakes, sport or electrolyte beverages, iced coffee, [and more] while on-the-go or in the absence of a machine-powered blender. It can even be used vĩ đại make dressings and marinades!”
Shaker bottles come in a variety of sizes, with most holding between trăng tròn and 28 ounces. They often have volume markings on the side vĩ đại help you measure your water-to-protein powder ratio.
Smartshake Slim Bottle: This bottle didn’t make the cut because its agitator lid didn’t vì thế a great job of mixing the protein powder into the water. When our tester used it, the powder didn’t mix in entirely, and there was residue left on the bottle.
Nike Unisex - TR Hypercharge Shaker Bottle: Our tester enjoyed this bottle’s versatility and design. It didn’t make the list of our top picks because its design makes it a little harder vĩ đại clean phàn nàn other bottles we tested.
BlenderBottle ProStak System: While this bottle mixed a protein shake well, it is not a top pick because our tester noted that this bottle does not fit in a standard cup holder despite only holding 16 ounces of fluid. It was also rather tedious vĩ đại clean since it has two separate powder compartments and a spiral wire shaker ball.
BrüMate MultiShaker: A gunked-up shaker bottle is a smelly shaker bottle, and for that reason, this bottle did not make our list. Although this bottle's agitator is removable, we struggled with that feature, leading vĩ đại powder getting caked inside the agitator, despite our tester’s attempts vĩ đại thoroughly clean it.
Shaker bottles help optimally mix protein powder with water or other liquids vĩ đại make a protein shake. They use different types of agitators vĩ đại promote a well-mixed, smooth shake that a regular bottle could not make. Many people use them after a workout vĩ đại get in protein vĩ đại help with muscle growth and replenishment.
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Whether or not a shaker bottle is worth it will depend on your habits and preferences. If you regularly consume protein shakes, then a shaker bottle is worth it because it will lead vĩ đại a tastier drink, and you’ll get good use out of it. If you only have a protein shake every once in a while, then you might not want vĩ đại invest in a high-end bottle, but a simple, low-priced option might serve you well. Ultimately, shaker bottles can make protein shakes smoother and tastier, sánh if that’s something you’re looking for, a shaker bottle will be worth it.
If you’ve ever left a shaker bottle sitting around for a few hours after using it, you may have noticed a foul smell when you opened it up again. This smell is typically a result of bacteria that khuông from the protein powder residue left in the bottle. When it’s been sealed for hours, it is probably in what food safety experts Điện thoại tư vấn the “temperature danger zone” of 40 degrees F vĩ đại 140 degrees F, where harmful bacteria grow most rapidly. To clean your shaker bottle, Arnold says, “Make sure vĩ đại scrub out the crevices and creases of the bottle with soap and a sponge vĩ đại ensure there's no residual powder.”
Isabel Vasquez RD, LDN is a Latina registered dietitian who counsels clients through the private practice Nutritiously Yours LLC. Her work is especially focused on helping individuals divest from a one-size-fits-all approach vĩ đại health and connect with their unique needs.
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