If you’re in need of a quick post-workout recovery snack, look no further than chocolate milk. Drinking the tea-time classic after a gym session can speed up muscle recovery thanks to its combination of whey and casein protein, according to a study from James Madison University in the US. Whey is fast-acting, allowing amino acids to get right into the muscle tissue, while casein is digested more slowly, providing a steady stream of amino acids over time. Its 4:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio is also ideal for promoting muscle glycogen synthesis.
Frijj - 4/5
Protein-packed and tasty, but too thick to be an ideal post-gym drink.
3.9g protein per 100ml
11.4g sugar per 100ml
£1.18 for 500ml
So Good - 4/5
Made with soya milk, this tasty shake is low in both sugar and protein.
2.5g protein per 100ml
9.0g sugar per 100ml
99p for 1L
Mars Refuel - 3/5
High sugar levels give this milkshake a sweet, slightly sickly flavour.
Protein 3.1 per 100ml
Sugar 13.7 per 100ml
£1 for 388ml
Alpro - 3/5
This soya shake from Alpro
has a slightly bitter aftertaste.
3.3g protein per 100ml
9.1g sugar per 100ml
£1.52 for 1L
Yazoo - 5/5
A great-tasting milkshake from Yazoo with no serious drawbacks.
3.3g protein per 100ml
9.4g sugar per 100ml
56p for 500ml
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