Power Blast Protein Shake
Blend this for a post-workout pick-me-up.
Makes 1 serving
1
frozen banana, cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces
2
ice cubes
2
tablespoons almond butter
½
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1
serving protein powder
1
cup oat milk
1. Put all ingredients, in the order listed, into the blending cup.
Secure the blade assembly.
2. Blend until smooth, about 45 seconds to 1 minute.
3. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 270 (40% from fat) • carb. 38g • pro. 6g • fat 13g • sat. fat 11g
• chol. 5mg • sod. 68mg • calc. 89mg • fiber 4g
Chocolate Nut Butter Protein Shake
Make this tasty shake for a post-workout recovery drink.
Makes 2 servings
1
cup chilled liquid (water, milk, etc.)
2
tablespoons protein powder
2
teaspoons unsweetened nut butter
1
teaspoon cocoa powder
1
teaspoon liquid sweetener (honey, agave, stevia, or maple syrup)
1. Put all of the ingredients, in the order listed, into the blending cup.
Secure the blade assembly.
2. Blend until smooth, about 45 seconds to 1 minute.
3. Serve over ice.
Nutritional information per serving
(with water, peanut butter and vegetable-based protein):
Calories 160 (30% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 20g • fat 6g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 234mg • calc. 44mg • fiber 1g
Vanilla-Maple Protein Shake
Keep it simple and sweet, with this quick shake.
Makes 1 serving
1
cup chilled liquid (preferably milk – alternative is OK)
2
tablespoons protein powder
1
teaspoon pure maple syrup
½
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1. Put all of the ingredients, in the order listed, into the blending cup.
Secure the blade assembly.
2. Blend until smooth, about 45 seconds to 1 minute.
3. Serve over ice.
Nutritional information per serving
(with unsweetened rice milk and vegetable-based protein):
Calories 194 (12% from fat) • carb. 23g • pro. 18g • fat 3g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 261mg • calc. 287mg • fiber 0g
Açai is a super antioxidant, giving an extra nutritious punch to this smoothie bowl.
Makes 1 serving
¾
cup frozen mango, divided
¼
cup frozen blueberries
1
ripe banana, broken into 2 to 3 pieces
1
teaspoon açai powder
½
cup rice milk (or any nondairy milk)
½
cup fresh berries
¼
cup granola and/or mixed nuts and seeds
1. Put ¼ cup frozen mango, frozen blueberries, banana, açaí powder and the rice milk into
the blending cup. Secure the blade assembly.
2. Blend for about 10 to 20 seconds to blend ingredients. Add the remaining mango and
continue to blend for about 45 seconds until smooth.
3. Pour into a bowl and top with fresh berries and granola and/or mixed nuts and seeds.
4. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):
Calories 397 (15% from fat) • carb. 85g • pro. 8g • fat 5g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 52mg • calc. 27mg • fiber 9g
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Açaí Bowl