But it’s not ice cream!
And you wouldn’t really want me to point you towards a bowl of sugary ice cream. That would only prolong your struggle with achieving your ideal body and optimal health.
Nope, we aren’t talking about scoops, we are talking about shakes…
Protein Shakes!
Protein is an essential macronutrient for building lean muscle mass and so there’s no disputing the fact that protein shakes are an important tool for fitness gains and fat loss.
Not only does a protein shake meal replacement take only a few minutes to prepare, it keeps you on point with your nutrition while making it easy to avoid unhealthy fast food alternatives for a quick meal. However, blending up the same combination of protein powder, ice and water sure does get boring.
The following 31 Flavors of Protein Shakes will destroy your protein shake boredom once and for all! For each of the recipes below simply combine the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add extra water, milk or ice as needed to create your desired consistency. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Oatmeal Shake
Banana Nut Shake
Vanilla Coffee Shake
Café Mocha Shake
Sunny Morning Shake
Orange Creamsicle Shake
Thin Mint Shake
Bright Berry Shake
Strawberry Vanilla Shake
Raspberry Cheesecake Shake
Peanut Butter Cup Shake
Creamy Chocolate Shake
Papaya Ginger Mint Shake
Blueberry Mango Shake
Spinach, Kiwi and Chia Seed Shake
Oatmeal Cookie Shake
Peanut Butter and Jelly Shake
Vanilla Matcha Avocado Shake
Cherry Almond Shake
Honey Banana Shake
Carrot Cake Shake
Key Lim Pie Shake
Peach Oatmeal Shake
Vanilla Chai Shake
Apple Pie a la Mode Shake
Cinnamon Roll Shake
Hawaiian Sunrise Shake
Snickerdoodle Shake
Chocolate Chip Cookie Shake
Chocolate Brownie Shake
Pina Colada Shake
There you go! 31 Flavors of Protein Shakes to keep you happily sipping those fitness friendly macronutrients needed to achieve your big transformation goal. Now your only protein shake dilemma is deciding which of these amazing shakes to try first!
Remember that exercise is an essential component to achieving any fitness goal, so supplement your protein shake regimen with high intensity bouts of exercise. If you’re not yet one of my clients then let’s make today the special day. Call or email now to get started on the most effective fitness program you’ll ever join.
Now that you have more protein shake recipes than you know what to do with, you need to know the best time to incorporate it into your day. Which do you think best describes when you should drink a protein shake?
You should drink a protein shake in the morning for breakfast.
You should drink a protein shake within 30 minutes after your workout.
You should drink a protein shake after dinner as a no-guilt dessert.
The truth is that all three of these statements work! A protein shake serves as a quick and easy replacement meal, so feel free to incorporate it into your day as needed.
Just be careful not to choose protein shakes over whole food too often – a good mixture of small meals containing lean proteins and non-starchy vegetables are also important in achieving your healthiest, leanest body. Bottoms up!
Had enough protein shakes for one day? How about filling up on these delicious Egg White Muffins? The inspiration for these muffins came from a fancy egg white frittata enjoyed at a swanky restaurant. This recipe gives you all the same gourmet flavor with the convenience of a handheld muffin. Enjoy for breakfast, lunch or snack time!
What makes these muffins so fancy? It has Kabocha squash and Brussels Sprouts giving stand-out flavor and texture to the egg whites. Be sure to dice your Kabocha very tiny and to shred the Brussels Sprouts quite thin. Also if you can’t find Kabocha squash then Butternut Squash works too.
Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com
What you need
Servings: 12
Non-stick, olive oil cooking spray
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup Kabocha squash, peeled, seeded and finely diced
1 cup Brussels Sprouts, finely shredded
dash of sea salt and black pepper
20 egg whites
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degree F. Lightly spray 12 muffins tins with non-stick olive oil spray.
2. In a skillet place the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the squash and Brussels Sprouts and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cool.
3. In a large bowl whisk the egg whites with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Stir in the tender veggies. Divide the egg mixture into the 12 prepared muffin tins.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until the eggs have set. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition
One serving equals: 49 calories, 1g fat, 2g carbohydrate, 88mg sodium, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, and 8g protein.
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