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Gaining monster size doesn't come easy; only a handful of people have the drive and literal hunger to make it happen. But you're one of the select few who have made the necessary sacrifices to achieve those Hulk-like proportions.

What will it take to get you there? Lifting a lot is mandatory. You'll have to eat a lot too, of course. But as many people on the quest for size have discovered, you can only eat so much—and so often—in a day. When you hit the ceiling, drinking some of your calories is a must.

Those who've gone where you're trying to go will tell you that in many cases, the best gainer shake is the one you make yourself. It doesn't have to contain anything weird or unpronounceable. Focus on classic sources of fat, carbs, and protein, and you can't go wrong.

Here are six monster shakes to power your massive gains. Three of them are perfect to drink any time you need some calories, and the other three are ideal for that post-workout period when your muscles are screaming for fuel.

Anytime Shake 1 Choconut Peanut Butter Dream

Ingredients

2% Greek yogurt: 1/2 cup

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2% milk: 1 cup

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Chocolate whey protein: 1-1/2 scoops

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Peanut butter: 2 tbsp

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Coconut oil: 1 tbsp

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Bananas, frozen: 2 large

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Water: 1/2 cup

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Directions

1. Add liquids to the blender.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend on high for 30-60 seconds.

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Anytime Shake 2 Big Blue

Ingredients

Vanilla whey protein: 1-1/2 scoops

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Blueberries, frozen: 2 cups

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Avocado: 1 medium (pit removed)

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Spinach: 2 cups

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Bananas, frozen: 1 large

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2% milk: 1 cup

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Water: 1/2 cup

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Directions

1. Add liquids to the blender.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend on high for 30-60 seconds.

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Anytime Shake 3 Creamy Chocolado

Ingredients

Avocado: 1 medium (pit removed)

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Chocolate protein powder: 1-1/2 scoops

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Bananas, frozen: 2 large

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2% Greek yogurt: 1/2 cup

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2% milk: 1 cup

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Water: 1/2 cup

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Directions

1. Add liquids to the blender.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend on high for 30-60 seconds.

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Post-workout Shake 1 Tropical Protein Paradise

Ingredients

Oats: 1-1/2 cups

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Nonfat milk: 1 cup

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Non-fat Greek yogurt: 1/2 cup

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Vanilla whey protein: 1 scoop

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Bananas, frozen: 2 large

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Pineapple, frozen: 1 cup

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Coconut oil: 1/2 tbsp

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Water: 1/2 cup

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Directions

1. Add oats to blender and blend until powdered.
2. Add liquids to the blender and blend until incorporated.
3. Add remaining ingredients and blend on high for 30-60 seconds.

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Post-workout shake 2 Beastly Berry Blast

Ingredients

Oats: 1-1/2 cups

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Nonfat milk: 1 cup

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Non-fat Greek yogurt: 1/2 cup

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Vanilla whey protein: 1 scoop

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Strawberries, frozen: 1 cup

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Blueberries, frozen: 1 cup

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Honey: 2 tbsp

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Water: 1/2 cup

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Directions

1. Add oats to blender and blend until powdered.
2. Add liquids to the blender and blend until incorporated.
3. Add remaining ingredients and blend on high for 30-60 seconds.

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Post-workout shake 3 Sweet Orange Dream

Ingredients

Vanilla whey protein: 1 scoop

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Carrots: 1/2 cup

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Pineapple, frozen: 2 cups

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Orange juice: 1 cup

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Nonfat milk: 1 cup

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Bananas, frozen: 1 cup

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Honey: 2 tbsp

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Directions

1. Add liquids to the blender.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend on high for 30-60 seconds.

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