Shake It Up!

protein-shakes

When you’re always hurrying to get somewhere, breakfast can become a problem bigger than the Grand Canyon.   Often, people rush through the door  without grabbing anything to eat at all, and that’s NOT good. One of the things I do when I’m headed out  to teach a class or train a client, when time is of the essence, is mix up a quick protein shake. I thought I’d share some of my personal favorites with you so that you can give your body the fuel it needs to get you off to a great start even when you’re on the go!

Staw-ba-berry Bananner

You guessed it, this is how one of my daughters said it when she was little. Even though she can say it correctly now, this one has kept the name she gave it all those years ago…

  • 10 oz. water
  • 1 scoop high quality vanilla protein powder
  • 1 small banana
  • 6-8 frozen strawberries

Chocolate with Just a Hint of Mint

  • 10 oz. water
  • 1 scoop high quality chocolate protein powder
  • 1/8 tsp spearmint extract
  • 4-6 ice cubes

Razzle Dazzle

  • 8 oz. plain fat free greek yogurt
  • 1 scoop high quality vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, washed and drained
  • 1 squeeze fresh lime juice
  • Agave Nectar, to taste
  • 3-5 ice cubes

Orange Energy

This one can be made one of two ways, if you use just the water you need to use the orange cream protein powder, but if you use the O.J. and water option, make sure you use vanilla protein powder. Whatever you do, don’t use the juice and the orange cream protein…..you may be wondering why……just take my word for it would ya?

  • 10 oz. water   OR 5 oz. O.J. and 5 oz. water
  • 1 scoop high quality orange cream protein powder OR 1 scoop high quality vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 orange, peeled
  • 4-6 ice cubes

Frosty Key Lime

  • 8 oz fat free vanilla greek yogurt
  • 1 scoop high quality vanilla protein powder
  • 1-2 key limes, peeled (based on preference)
  • Agave Nectar, to taste
  • 1/2 reduced fat graham cracker

(If you like) Pina-Colada(‘s and getting caught in the rain)

  • 10 oz. water
  • 1 scoop high quality vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh is best, but if using canned use the unsweetened pineapple)
  • 1/8 coconut extract
  • 1/8 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 4-6 ice cubes

Very Cherry Chocolate

  • 10 oz. water
  • 1 scoop high quality chocolate protein powder
  • 1/2 cup frozen cherries, unsweetened (I’ve only ever found Dole brand that offers them)
  • 4-6 ice cubes

Apple Pie (it tastes better than the real thing if you ask me)

  • 5 oz water
  • 5 oz apple juice
  • 1 scoop high quality vanilla protein powder
  • 1/16 tsp cloves (or in other words, just a quick sprinkle or two)
  • 4-6 ice cubes
  • 1 1/2 Tbs Vanilla Cinnamon Coffeemate Creamer

For all shakes: place all ingredients in the blender and process until smooth. Pour into a glass or your favorite to-go mug and hit the road jack! Pat yourself on the back for giving yourself a good start to what is going to be a great day! 🙂

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