Butternut Cinnamon Date Protein Shake
Ingredients:
8 oz unsweetened almond milk
1 1/4 cup (packed) roasted butternut squash or 3/4-1 cup canned puréed squash
2 large Medjool dates, pitted
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1-2 teaspoons cinnamon, to taste
1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
sprinkle of ground cloves
5-6 large ice cubes, or as needed
1 serving vanilla protein powder…check out the Kathy Smith Protein Shake!
Directions:
To cook the squash: Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the stem off the squash (optional) and slice the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Brush a bit of oil on the squash and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Place squash on the baking sheet, cut side up, and roast for 35-50 minutes, until fork tender and golden brown on the bottom. Allow to cool.
For the smoothie: Add all smoothie ingredients into a high speed blender and blend on high until smooth, adjusting the spices as needed. Serve immediately & enjoy!
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Not All Protein Shakes Are Created Equal!
Read the Labels and See the Difference! Go to any health food store and you’ll see – there are a lot of protein powders out there! Even if you try to read the labels, it can be tough to navigate through the long list of unfamiliar ingredients. Here’s what I look for in a quality protein:
- Digestibility
- Quality of Whey
- Absorption
If the protein powder you’re using doesn’t have these characteristics, it’s a waste of time and money!
