5 Creative Recipes to create the perfect protein shakes for anyone

BE CREATIVE.  A shake counts as a meal, but tastes like a 5-star dessert!  Need a blender?  Try the Magic Bullet Blender available at Amazon and other fine retailers.
 

SECRET INGREDIENTS:  add ½ tablespoon of part-skim ricotta cheese before blending to thicken shake to milkshake consistency.  Add 1 tablespoon of milled flaxseed (found in the baking isle in the grocery store) to get a boost in Omega-3 and fiber! Add 1 tablespoon of grass fed ghee butter for natural fats and to keep your body full until your next meal or well beyond.

Requirements:  Whey protein; 20 – 25g protein; less than 5g sugar; less than 10g fat

• Powders to try:Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder or the protein I personally use to bulk Serious Mass, and finally if you choose to go the vegan route this  Organic Vegan Protein powder one has some of the highest reviews and ratings on the market today. Check out our list of best protein powders of 2018 here.
• You can also ask for help at GNC – show them the qualifications listed above.

Berry Shake

• 8 ounces of low-fat, skim or unsweetened almond milk
• ¼ cup of frozen fruits (try strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 serving of vanilla or chocolate protein powder

Add 2 – 4 ice cubes.  Combine and blend together.

Cinnabon Shake

• 8 ounces of low-fat, skim or unsweetened almond milk
• 2 – 4 spoonfuls of quick-cooking oatmeal (not cooked)
• A sprinkle of cinnamon
• 1 serving of vanilla or chocolate protein powder

Add 2 – 4 ice cubes.  Combine and blend together.

Peanut Butter and Banana Shake

• 8 ounces of low-fat, skim or unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon of peanut butter
• ½ tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (if desired)
• 2 – 4 spoonful’s of quick-cooking oatmeal (not cooked)
• ¼ of a frozen banana
• 1 serving of vanilla protein powder

Add 2 – 4 ice cubes.  Combine and blend together.

I’m Sick of Vanilla Shake

• 8 ounces of low-fat, skim or unsweetened almond milk
• ½ tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 – 4 spoonful’s of quick-cooking oatmeal (not cooked)
• 1 serving of vanilla protein powder

Add 2 – 4 ice cubes.  Combine and blend together.

Pumpkin Shake

• 8 ounces of low-fat, skim or unsweetened almond milk
• 1 spoonful of canned pumpkin
• A dash or 2 of pumpkin pie spice (to taste)
• 2 – 4 spoonful’s of quick-cooking oatmeal (not cooked)
• 1 serving of vanilla protein powder

Add 2 – 4 ice cubes.  Combine and blend together.