Moderate evidence
The narrow post-workout 'anabolic window' is far less important than total daily intake.
In practice
You do not need a shake within thirty minutes. Eat properly across the day and the timing looks after itself.
Source
- Aragon AA, Schoenfeld BJ (2013). Nutrient timing revisited: is there a post-exercise anabolic window?. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 10:5. doi.org/10.1186/1550-2783-10-5