Protein Palce

Friday, July 25, 2014

Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake


Who says you can't have a cinnamon roll when you are on a diet. With this shake you get the flavor of a buttery cinnamon roll and the muscle building punch of a protein shake. This is a great shake kick start your morning or have for a healthy snack during the day.
Ingredients:
 
8oz. Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
 

1 scoop protein powder 

16 grams of sugar free instant vanilla pudding 

1/4 Tsp. cinnamon
 

1/4 Tsp. vanilla extract 

6-8 Ice cubes 

Sprinkle butter popcorn seasoning & cinnamon 
Preparation: 
Combine all ingredients in blender, mix until desired smoothness. Sprinkle butter popcorn seasoning on top. Serve and enjoy

Macronutrient Breakdown: 

Total calories: 225 

Carbohydrates: 25g 

Fat: 3g 

Protein: 30g

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Vegetable Energy Shake

Breakfast as we all know is the most important meal of the day. Here is a breakfast shake that will really boost your metabolism and increase your energy level. Loaded with vegetables this shake is ready to help kick start your day.
Ingredients: 

1- Scoop protein powder
1 small can V8 juice 

1/2 cup chopped tomato 

1/4 cup chopped cucumber 

1/2 avocado 

Handful raw spinach 

1 Tbsp. lemon juice 

4-5 Ice cubes
Preparation 
Combine all ingredients in blender, mix until desired smoothness. Serve and enjoy
Macronutrient Breakdown: 

Total calories: 215

Carbohydrates: 22g 

Fat: 11g
Protein: 30g

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Very Blueberry Protein Shake


If you are a blueberry lover then I have the protein shake for you. I love blueberries but don't always have the time to make muffins or pancakes for breakfast or post workout snacks. This is a great shake that you can make really fast to get your morning started off right or to help you recover after your workouts.
Ingredients: 

½- Cup unsweetened almond milk
1- Cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries 

1- Scoops protein powder 

½ - Banana 

4oz- Water 

4-5 Ice cubes 

2-Tbsp light whipped cream
Preparation 
Combine all ingredients and mix until desired smoothness. Top with whipped cream
Macronutrient Breakdown 

Total calories: 293
Carbohydrates: 44g 

Fat: 3g 

Protein: 28g


Peppermint Monster Maker

If you are looking for a post-workout shake that will really add some mass, look no further. This protein shake is a mass maker that is packed with fast digesting carbs, healthily fats and powerful muscle building protein. It is called the "Peppermint Monster Maker and will most certainly help release the beast inside.
Ingredients: 
8oz. unsweetened vanilla almond milk 

¼ Tsp. peppermint extract 

1 Tbsp. sugar-free pistachio instant pudding dry mix 

2 scoops protein 

2 Tbsp. natural peanut butter 

2 Tbsp. natural honey 
6-8 Ice cubes 
                                                Green food coloring
Preparation 
Combine all ingredients in blender, mix until desired smoothness. Serve and enjoy

Macronutrient Breakdown: 

Total calories: 643 

Carbohydrates: 57g 

Fat: 19g 

Protein: 58g

Saturday, July 19, 2014

The Butterfinger "Free" Protein Shake

If you are like me then sometimes you just got to have a candy bar. That "got to have candy bar" for me is a Butterfinger. However when dieting I skip the candy bar and instead mix up this Butterfinger protein shake. This protein shake packs some great nutrition and will surely get you through those candy bar cravings.

Ingredients: 

1 Scoop protein powder (preferably vanilla) 

1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter 

1 Tbsp. butterscotch pudding mix 

8 oz. Unsweetened almond milk 

1 Full Chocolate graham sheet

6-8 ice cubes
Preparation 
Combine all ingredients in blender, mix until desired smoothness. Serve and enjoy.
Macronutrient Breakdown: 

Total calories: 385 

Carbohydrates: 30g 

Fat: 13g 

Protein: 40g

Low Carb Coconut Protein Shake

If you are looking for a light breakfast shake that will keep you going while not overloading you with carbohydrates then this is the shake for you. Most breakfast shakes over load you body with carbs and only give you 10-15 grams of protein. This coconut breakfast shake will give you the boost you need while keeping those carbs low.

Ingredients: 

4oz. Coconut Greek yogurt 

1 scoop of vanilla protein 

4oz. Unsweetened almond milk

1oz. Sliced almonds

4oz. Water 

4-5 Ice cubes
Preparation: 
Combine all ingredients in blender, mix until desired smoothness. Serve and enjoy.
Macronutrient Breakdown: 

Total calories: 312 

Carbohydrates: 23g 

Fat: 10g 

Protein: 37g

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Chocolate Cheesecake Protein Shake

That slice of cheesecake is definitely back on the menu, kind of. This protein shake gives you that taste of cheesecake you crave while keeping your waistline in check. The shake is great for post-workouts or a quick morning breakfast. Give it a try and see why cheesecake is back on so many diet menus.

Ingredients:

2 oz. fat-free cream cheese 

1- Tbsp. cocoa powder 

1 Scoop protein powder 

8 oz. Unsweetened chocolate almond milk 

1 pack Nature Valley crunchy Oats' n Dark Chocolate 

                                                   4-5 Ice cubes
Preparation: 
Combine all ingredients in blender, mix until desired smoothness. Pour in to chilled glass
Macronutrient Breakdown: 

Total calories: 430 

Carbohydrates: 53g 

Fat: 11g
Protein: 39g

Dark Chocolate & Peppermint Protein Shake

This morning I decided to shake things up a little with my morning protein shake. This recipe is simple and is good change from your usual breakfast shake. The shake combines the chill of peppermint with the richness of dark chocolate.


Ingredients:
1- Cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk 

1- Scoop protein powder 

2-Tbsp dark cocoa powder 

¼ Tbsp. peppermint extract 

½-Cup dark chocolate frozen yogurt 

2-Tbsp. Light whipped cream

Preparation 
Combine all ingredients in blender, mix until desired smoothness. Garnish with whipped cream and dusting of dark chocolate cocoa powder.
Macronutrient Breakdown:
Total calories: 310 

Carbohydrates: 41g 

Fat: 6g 

Protein: 32g

Monday, July 14, 2014

Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Banana Protein Shake

We all know from our childhood that the best combo of all times is chocolate and peanut butter. But what about chocolate, peanut butter and banana? Well you should try this triple combo protein shake after your workout next time to really help jump start the muscle recovery process. It is a great post-workout shake that will definitely change the way you look at the old chocolate and peanut butter combo.
Ingredients:
1-Frozen banana (126g) 

2- Tbsp. cocoa powder 

1 Scoop protein powder 

2 oz. Natural peanut butter 

8 oz. Unsweetened almond milk 

4-5 Ice cubes
Preparation 
Combine all ingredients in blender, mix until desired smoothness. Pour in to chilled glass.
Macronutrient Breakdown:
Total calories: 510 

Carbohydrates: 55g 

Fat: 20g 

Protein: 36g

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Sugar Cookie Protein Shake

I don't think I have ever meet a cookie that I did not like. So if you were able to make a protein shake taste like a cookie then that would be a win for both the taste buds and the body. Well here is a recipe for a sugar cookie protein shake that will make your taste buds and your muscles happy.

Ingredients:

½- frozen banana (63g) 

¼- cup quick oats 

Splash of vanilla extract (1/2 Tsp.) 

8oz- Light almond milk 

2- packs "Sugar in the Raw" 

2-Scoop protein powder (vanilla) 

2oz- light whipped cream
Preparation: 
Combine all ingredients and mix until desired smoothness. Top with whipped cream sprinkled with sugar packets. 

Macronutrient Breakdown:
Total Calories: 520
Carbohydrates: 65g
Fat: 6g
Protein: 55g

Friday, July 11, 2014

Frozen Coffee Protein Shake

If you are a coffee lover and looking for a great morning or post workout protein shake then this is the recipe for you. This shake is great for a morning boost or for post workout recovery. Next time you get a coffee craving give this a try.
                                                        Ingredients:

4oz- International delight iced coffee 

1-tbs cocoa powder 

4oz- skim milk 

2-scoops protein powder 

5-6 ice cubes 

2oz- light whipped cream 
Dash of ground coffee




Preparation 
Combine all ingredients in blender, mix until desired smoothness. Garnish with whip cream and dash of coffee grounds

Macronutrient Breakdown: 

Total Calories: 443 

Carbohydrates: 42g 

Fat: 7g 

Protein: 59g

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

5 Amazing Homemade Protein Shake Recipes

Citrus Energy Explosion Shake

Instead of stopping by your local coffee shop for your morning caffeine pick me up; why don't you replace that "cup of joe" with a citrus energy explosion shake. This shake gives you the energy support of natural sugars to kick start your day. 


Ingredients
1- Scoop protein
1- Orange peeled and cleaned (100g) 

1- Lemon peeled and cleaned (5oz) 

10- Baby carrots (85g) 

8oz- Light vanilla almond milk 

1- Peach (150g) 

4oz- Broccoli florets 

5 ice cubes 


Preparation 
Combine all ingredients in blender, mix until desired smoothness. 


Macronutrient Breakdown: 

Total calories: 257 

Carbonates: 59g 

Fats: 2g 

Protein: 32g


Mass Building Post Workout Protein Shake

After an intense weight-training workout your body is ready to soak up as much nutrition as it can. It is also very important for muscle growth to feed your body as soon as possible after your workout. Here is my mass building post-workout protein shake.

Ingredients
2- Scoops protein isolate
42g Natural honey
2- Table spoon natural peanut butter
4oz Vanilla almond milk
1- Banana (126g)
8oz water

Macronutrient Breakdown
Total calories: 630
Carbohydrates: 79g
Fat: 18g
Protein 59g

Key Lime Pie Breakfast Protein Shake

Today's protein shake flavors seem to be dominated by a choice between chocolate or vanilla. However these limited flavors to choose from should not limit you when you are in your kitchen. He is a great protein shake I whipped up this morning for breakfast. This shake is a great spin to the normal vanilla breakfast shake.


Ingredients:
150g- Key lime pie yogurt 

1-tbs Limejuice 

8oz- Light almond milk 

1-tbs Organic honey 

1-Scoop vanilla protein powder 

4-6 ice cubes 

Pinch lime zest

Preparation 
Combine all ingredients in blender, mix until desired smoothness. Garnish with the zest of a lime. 


Macronutrient Breakdown 

Total calories: 402 

Carbohydrates: 51g 

Fat: 8g 

Protein: 37g

Oatmeal Cookie Protein Shake

Everyone wants to cheat and have a treat from time to time when dieting. However with this shake you get the feeling of cheating but when in reality you are having a healthily nutritious pre-workout energy shake to help fuel your workout. Here is a great pre-workout shake that will definitely solve your sweet tooth craving. It is called the "Oatmeal Cookie."

Ingredients:
1- Scoop  protein
4oz- Light almond kilk 

5ml- Vanilla extract 

4oz- Low-fat yogurt 

4oz- Oatmeal 

1- Miniature box raisins 

5ml Cocoa powder 

Pinch cinnamon 


Preparation 
Combine all ingredients in blender and mix until desired smoothness. 


Macronutrient Breakdown 

Total calories: 327 

Carbohydrates: 62g

Fat: 6g 

Protein: 32g

Orange Whey-Whipped Dreamsicle

Having the same old post workout shake can get little boring from time to time. If you are looking to change up you post work out shake I suggest you give this one a try. It is call the "Orange Whey-Whipped Dreamsicle."
Ingredients
2- scoops protein isolate
4-oz pure vanilla almond milk
4-oz orange juice
1-banana (128g)
2-tbs-organic/raw honey
5 ice cubes


Preparation
Combine all ingredients in blender, mix until desired smoothness.


Macronutrient Breakdown
Total Calories: 488
Carbohydrates: 71g
Fat: 2g
Protein: 53g