Protein Shakes

 

Nothing gets me going in the morning like a protein shake and this one is my absolute FAV!!!!  The protein is just the slow-burning fuel I need to keep me energized and satisfied so I don't crash mid-morning.  Plus the delicious flavor makes me feel like I'm treating myself before I've even started my day!!  The secret is in the cocoa powder which has become a close personal friend of mine. (Every girl should know cocoa powder.)  If you haven't gotten to know it, take a moment to introduce yourself through this shake!! I promise you will become fast friends too!!  

Brownie Batter Protein Shake Recipe

1 1/2 cups ice

1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I use "Body Fortress-Whey")

1 Tbsp cocoa powder (only 10 calories and chockful of antioxidants!!!)

2 packets of your favorite zero calorie sweetener (I prefer "Truvia")

8 oz skim milk( you can use skim chocolate milk for a creamier shake but it will increase the sugar content)

1/2 banana

"Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.  They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we are imperishable."  -  1 Corinthians 9:25

 

 

Funky Monkey Protein Shake

 

 

1 1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

1/2 banana

1-2 Tbsp peanut butter or PB2 (my personal preference)

1/2 cup skim milk (chocolate or white)

sweetener to taste but most likely you won't need it

"Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.  They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we are imperishable."  -  1 Corinthians 9:25



 

Strawberries and Cream Protein Shake



 

1 1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 Tbsp sugar free strawberry jello powder

3 large strawberries

1 cup skim milk

stevia to taste



 

Tiramisu Protein Shake

1  1/2 cups ice

1 scoop protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)

1-2 Tbsp instant coffee granules

1-2 Tbsp Torani sugar free Kahlua syrup
1/2 banana

zero calorie sweetener to taste (but you probably won't need it!)

"Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.  They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we are imperishable."  -  1 Corinthians 9:25

Thin Mint Protein Shake

1  1/2 cups ice

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

1/2 banana

8 oz chocolate skim milk

1 Tbsp cocoa powder

1/4 tsp mint extract

zero calorie sweetener to taste

"Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.  They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we are imperishable."  -  1 Corinthians 9:25

Mochacino Protein Shake

1  1/2 cups ice

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

8 oz chocolate skim milk ( can sub white milk for lower sugar) 

1 Tbsp instant coffee granules

1/2 banana

zero calorie sweetener to taste

"Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.  They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we are imperishable."  -  1 Corinthians 9:25

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake

1  1/2 cups ice

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

8 oz chocolate skim milk

3-4 medium strawberries  (fresh or frozen)

1 Tbsp cocoa powder

zero calorie sweetener to taste

"Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.  They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we are imperishable."  -  1 Corinthians 9:25



Caramel Apple Protein Shake

 1 1/2 cups ice

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/2 cup canned apple pie filling (regular, sugar free, or caramel apple)

1 Tbsp sugar free torani caramel syrup

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 cup skim milk

stevia to taste

Pumpkin Caramel Protein Shake

 

 

1 1/2 cups of ice
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
1 Tbsp Sugar Free Torani Caramel syrup

1/2 cup skim milk

Sweet Samoan Protein Shake

1  1/2 cups ice

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

8 oz chocolate skim milk

1/2 banana

1 Tbsp Torani caramel sugar free syrup

 1/4 -1/2 tsp coconut extract

"Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.  They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we are imperishable."  -  1 Corinthians 9:25

Carrot Cake Protein Shake

1 1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/2 cup canned carrots (drained)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 cup skim milk

stevia to taste

"Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.  They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we are imperishable."  -  1 Corinthians 9:25

Strawberry Cheesecake Shake

 

1 1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

3 large strawberries

1 Tbsp Sugar free cheesecake pudding powder

1 cup skim milk

sweetener to taste

"Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.  They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we are imperishable."  -  1 Corinthians 9:25

 

Pumpkin Pie Shake

 

1 1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1/3 cup of canned pumpkin

1/2 cup skim milk

sweetener to taste

French Toast Protein Shake

 

1 1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp butter extract

1/2 banana

1/2 cup skim milk

sweetener to taste

Lean Mean Green Machine

 

 

 

1  1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 heaping tsp sugar free instant pistachio pudding

large handful of kale

 

1/2 banana

1/2 cup skim milk

sweetener to taste

 

Hazelnut Mocha Shake

 

1 1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

1 heaping tsp instant coffee granules

1 Tbsp Sugar free Torani Hazelnut syrup

1/2 banana

1/2 cup skim milk

sweetener to taste



Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake

 

 

1 1/2 cups ice

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1/3 cup canned pumpkin

1/2 cup skim milk

Banana Bread Protein Shake

 

 

 

 

1 1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/2 banana

1/2 cup skim milk

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp butter extract

sweetener to taste

Oatmeal Cookie Protein Shake

 

 

1 1/2 cups of ice

1/2 banana

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp butter flakes or extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

2-3 Tbsp oats

1/2 cup skim milk

sweetener to taste

Coconut Cream Pie Protein Shake

 

 

1 1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 tsp coconut extract

2-3 Tbsp flaked coconut

1/2 banana

1/2 cup skim milk

sweetener to taste

Sweet Potato Shake and I Shut My Mouth!!!

 

1 1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/3 cup mashed sweet potato

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp butter extract

1/2 cup skim milk

sweetener to taste

 

Banana Split Protein Shake

 

1 1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/2 banana

3-4 large strawberries

1/4 cup pineapple (fresh or canned)

1/2 cup of skim milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

sweetener to taste

 

*top with sugar free chocolate syrup, chopped nuts, light whipped cream, and a cherry!*

 

 

Snickerdoodle Protein Shake

 

 1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/2 banana

1/2 tsp butter extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 - 1 cup skim milk

sweetener to taste


         Chocolate Chip Cookie
       Protein Shake

 

  1  1/2 cups ice

                      1 scoop cookies and cream protein powder

                    1/2 banana

                 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

               1/2 tsp butter extract

               1 cup skim milk

               sweetener to taste

 

The "Tagalong" Protein Shake

 

 

 

1 1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

1/2 banana

1-2 Tbsp peanut butter or PB2 (my personal preference)
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 Tbsp Oats

1 cup skim milk (chocolate or white)

sweetener to taste but most likely you won't need it

Chocolate Zucchini Shake

 

 

 

1 1/2 cups ice
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I use "Body Fortress-Whey")
1 Tbsp cocoa powder (only 10 calories and chockful of antioxidants!!!)
2 packets of your favorite zero calorie sweetener (I prefer "Truvia")
8 oz skim milk( you can use skim chocolate milk for a creamier shake but it will increase the sugar content)
1/2 - 1 cup frozen zucchini (preferably chopped)

PB2 Protein Shake

 

Pumpkin Mocha Protein Shake

 

1 1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

1 heaping tsp instant coffee granules

3 Tbsp pumpkin puree

1 cup skim milk
dash of cinnamon

sweetener to taste

Butterfinger Protein Shake

 

 

1 1/2 cups of ice

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

1/2 banana

1-2 Tbsp peanut butter or PB2 (my personal preference)
1 tsp sugar free instant butterscotch pudding

1 cup skim milk

sweetener to taste but most likely you won't need it