3 Protein Shake Drink Recipes To Help You Shrink
We’ve all done it: That moment when you stand in front of the mirror and “pinch an inch,” imagining what you’d look like if you could just wave a magic wand and make it disappear. It’s in our nature to seek out a svelter stomach, to try for a tighter tummy, to wish for a whittled waistline. And here’s the good news: It’s totally doable....especially when you begin your day with a protein shake.
But not all protein shakes are created equal! Even though I've been an advocate of these on-the-go meals for many decades, it can be easy to get caught in the extra calories and sugar in many of the popular shake recipes...these recipes not only add weight to your waistline, but also deplete your energy levels!
The 3 NEW fall-favorite recipes in today's are the perfect balance of fiber, protein and healthy fats. They’ll help balance your blood sugar, boost your energy levels, and ensure that you stay on the fast track to weight loss.
Pumpkin Spice
Ingredients: 1/2 C. canned pumpkin 8 oz unsweetened almond milk 1 serving vanilla protein powder 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1-2 Tbsp. chia, hemp or freshly ground flaxseed Handful of ice Directions: Place all ingredients in blender and mix together. Enjoy! 🙂 Morning Vanilla Chai
Ingredients: 1/2 ripe and frozen banana 8 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk (Optional: replace 4 oz of milk with 4 oz of chai tea) 1 serving vanilla protein powder ½ tsp powdered ginger ½ tsp cinnamon Dash of: pepper, cardamom, ground cloves, and nutmeg ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract Directions: Place all ingredients in blender and mix together. Add ice to thicken or chill. Enjoy 🙂 Apple Crisp
Ingredients: 1/2 green apple, seeded and peeled 1/2 C. spinach 1 Tbsp. almond butter 1 Serving vanilla whey protein powder 8 oz unsweetened almond milk Pinch of cayenne Pinch of cinnamon Directions: Blend together all ingredients and enjoy! 🙂 We’ve all done it: That moment when you stand in front of the mirror and “pinch an inch,” imagining what you’d look like if you could just wave a magic wand and make it disappear. It’s in our nature to seek out a svelter stomach, to try for a tighter tummy, to wish for a whittled waistline. And here’s the good news: It’s totally doable….especially when you begin your day with a protein shake.
But not all protein shakes are created equal! Even though I’ve been an advocate of these on-the-go meals for many decades, it can be easy to get caught in the extra calories and sugar in many of the popular shake recipes…these recipes not only add weight to your waistline, but also deplete your energy levels! (I recommend using the Kathy Smith Protein Shake)
The 3 NEW fall-favorite recipes in today’s are the perfect balance of fiber, protein and healthy fats. They’ll help balance your blood sugar, boost your energy levels, and ensure that you stay on the fast track to weight loss.
Pumpkin Spice
Ingredients:
1/2 C. canned pumpkin
8 oz unsweetened almond milk
1 serving vanilla protein powder (I recommend using the Kathy Smith Protein Shake)
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1-2 Tbsp. chia, hemp or freshly ground flaxseed
Handful of ice
Directions:
Place all ingredients in blender and mix together. Enjoy! 🙂
Morning Vanilla Chai
Ingredients:
1/2 ripe and frozen banana
8 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk (Optional: replace 4 oz of milk with 4 oz of chai tea)
1 serving vanilla protein powder (I recommend using the Kathy Smith Protein Shake)
½ tsp powdered ginger
½ tsp cinnamon
Dash of: pepper, cardamom, ground cloves, and nutmeg
¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
Directions:
Place all ingredients in blender and mix together. Add ice to thicken or chill. Enjoy 🙂
Apple Crisp
Ingredients:
1/2 green apple, seeded and peeled
1/2 C. spinach
1 Tbsp. almond butter
1 Serving vanilla whey protein powder (I recommend using the Kathy Smith Protein Shake)
8 oz unsweetened almond milk
Pinch of cayenne
Pinch of cinnamon
Directions:
Blend together all ingredients and enjoy! 🙂
Just wondering what kind or brand of protein mix do you recommend…?