There is nothing worse than taking a big gulp of your much anticipated protein shake only to get a mouthful of a gritty substance that is barely edible. That is why having the ideal protein blender or hand held shaker should be your #1 investment after the protein itself. We took the guesswork out of it for you and found our top six picks protein blender and shaker picks!

Vitamix Explorian® Series E310

$349.95; VITAMIX.COM

Add all your favorite add-ins when you use the Explorian Series E310. This blender has a sleek design that allows it to fit neatly under most overhead cabinets and offers variable speeds that can blend your shake perfectly! Adding frozen fruits or veggies? Use the included tamper to push down frozen treats easily!

Helimix Vortex Blender

$24.95; HELIMIX.COM

Say goodbye to loud mixers! With the Helimix Vortex Blender, the shape of the cup itself does the mixing itself! When you shake up and down, the content inside receives a constant reversal of rotation as the ingredients pass back and forth through the vortex of the body of the cup. SHOP LOCAL: Located in Punta Gorda, FL

BlenderBottle Classic Shaker

$8.99; DICKSSPORTINGGOODS.COM

The name is a great description of the product: a classic. This famous, budget- friendly bottle is sure to deliver a well- blended protein drink with only a few shakes. It even has a leak-proof guarantee lid which is just icing on top of the cake shake.

Promixx MiiXR+ Plus Stealth Edition

$49.99; PROMIXX.COM

The Promixx MiiXR+ allows you to blend your protein shake into a super smooth drink at the touch of a button! You can conveniently use the MiiXR+ as a water bottle while you are working out and also store your supplements securely inside the integrated Nutripod storage container.

Huracan Shaker Bottle

$34.99 for 22oz.; THEHURACAN.STORE

This stainless steel shaker bottle keeps your beverage pure and free of BPA and other harmful plastic chemicals. Not only that, but its double-wall vacuum insulation will keep your beverage hot or cold for hours. The removable mixer blends your beverage silently with it’s ball-free design. And, for an added touch of flair, you can customize your bottle with the interchangeable silicone grips (sold separately.)