Quick answer: To make a better mass gainer shake, blend one serving of mass gainer with 250–300ml of milk and add one or two calorie-dense Indian kitchen staples such as a banana, oats, peanut butter, dates or almonds. These add roughly 100–400 extra calories per shake and make the taste and texture much better than gainer with water alone.

A mass gainer is simply a convenient way to add calories and protein when food alone is not enough. If you struggle to finish meals or find plain gainer too sweet or boring, blending it with real food is the easiest fix. Each recipe below starts with one serving of your mass gainer as stated on the label. Denzour mass gainers list 361 kcal per serving, so the totals below are on top of that.

Before you start

• Use the serving size on your product label, not a random scoop.
• Full-cream milk adds more calories than toned milk or water. Read more in mass gainer with milk or water.
• Calories below are approximate and vary by brand and portion size.

1. Banana peanut butter shake

The classic weight-gain shake, and the easiest one to start with.

• 1 serving mass gainer
• 300ml full-cream milk
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter

Adds about: 380–400 kcal on top of the gainer (milk ~190, banana ~105, peanut butter ~95).

2. Oats and dates breakfast shake

A filling option for mornings when you cannot face a big breakfast.

• 1 serving mass gainer
• 250ml milk
• 40g rolled oats (soak them in the milk for 10 minutes first)
• 3 dates, seeds removed

Adds about: 380 kcal (milk ~160, oats ~150, dates ~70).

3. Badam (almond) kesar shake

Tastes like a classic badam milk and works well with vanilla or kesar-pista flavours.

• 1 serving mass gainer
• 300ml milk
• 10 almonds, soaked overnight and peeled
• A pinch of elaichi and a few strands of kesar

Adds about: 260 kcal (milk ~190, almonds ~70).

4. Mango lassi gainer

A summer favourite. Best with a vanilla or unflavoured base.

• 1 serving mass gainer
• 150g curd
• 150ml milk
• 1 cup ripe mango pieces

Adds about: 300 kcal (curd ~100–150, milk ~95, mango ~100).

5. Chocolate coffee shake

For chocolate gainer fans who want a café-style drink. Skip the coffee in the evening.

• 1 serving chocolate mass gainer
• 300ml cold milk
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter or a handful of ice

Adds about: 285 kcal with peanut butter (milk ~190, peanut butter ~95).

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Tips for better shakes

• Blend, do not just shake: a mixer jar gives a smoother texture when you add fruit or oats.
• Split it if it feels heavy: drink half after training and half later in the day.
• Drink it fresh: shakes with milk, curd or fruit should not sit out for hours.
• Do not replace meals: a gainer shake works best in addition to regular meals.

When to drink a mass gainer shake

Any time that helps you reach your daily calorie target. Common choices are after training, between meals or with breakfast. See our full guide on how to use mass gainer for weight gain.

Which mass gainer pack size?

New to gainers? Start with a 1kg or 1.5kg pack to check taste and digestion. Regular users can move to 3kg or 5kg. Compare everything in the mass gainer collection.

Frequently asked questions

Can I mix mass gainer with banana?

Yes. Banana adds about 100 calories and makes the shake thicker and tastier.

Is it better to mix mass gainer with milk or water?

Milk adds calories and protein, which helps weight gain. Water makes a lighter drink if milk feels too heavy.

Can I add peanut butter to mass gainer?

Yes. One tablespoon adds about 95 calories and healthy fats.

Will these shakes cause bloating?

Large shakes can feel heavy. Start with smaller portions, drink slowly and read mass gainer side effects for more tips.

Calorie values are approximate. If you have diabetes, a dairy allergy or another medical condition, speak to your doctor or dietitian before using a mass gainer.