I don't like to waste anything and a lot of my shake ideas come up from whatever I have in my house at the time or a particular craving for dessert I might have. Often I love to use my left over coffee or tea as a base. Another great tip I have is to freeze your fruit that has gotten too ripe because it is the perfect sweetness for a shake plus you don't have to throw out your fruit. (Remember I hate waste and it saves money) Please if you have any great ideas for shakes I would like to write a part three of "Time to Shake Things Up: Fan Favorites" and feature your shake ideas on my Fit and Trim Fitness page.
*For all shakes, add all of the ingredients in a blender and mix until all ingredients are blended together. Can add 1/2-1 c of ice for a froasty treat, or can add 1/2c of greek yogurt or 1/4-1/2c of oatmeal for a hardier shake. Another option if you are competing or watching calories is to use water as a base instead of milk.
Banana Split
8oz skim milk or milk of choice
1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
1/2 frozen banana and 1/2c frozen strawberries
1 tbsp peanut butter
Blueberry Cheesecake
8oz skim skim or milk of choice
1/4-1/2c 0-1% cottage cheese or greek yogurt
1/2c frozen blueberries (can use strawberries or raspberries for a different flavor of cheesecake)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tbsp almond butter
1/4c quick cooking oatmeal
Chai Latte
4 oz black chai tea, and 4 oz skim milk or milk of choice
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1c ice
Chocolate Covered Strawberry
8oz skim milk or milk of choice
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/2-3/4c frozen strawberries (can use other berries for different flavor)
Cina-Mocha Coffee Blast
4 oz left over black coffee, and 4 oz skim milk or milk of choice
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 frozen banana (can leave banana out if watching calories)
1 tbsp almond butter
Elvis
8oz chocolate unsweetened almond milk or low fat chocolate milk
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/2-1 frozen banana
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp peanut butter
Peanut Butter and Jelly
8oz of skim milk or milk of choice
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2-3/4c frozen raspberries (or can use frozen strawberries)
1 tbsp peanut butter
1/4c quick cooking oats
Protein Frappacino
4 oz leftover coffee, and 4 oz skim milk or milk of choice
1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
1 cup ice
Pumpkin Pie
8oz skim milk or milk of choice
1/4-1/2c canned organic pumpkin or can use cooked sweet potato
1 scoop vanilla or cinnamon protein powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon, and a dash of ground ginger, allspice, nutmeg
1/4c quick cooking oats
Reese's Pieces
8oz skim milk or milk of choice
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 tbsp peanut butter
Strawberry Shortcake
8 oz skim milk or milk of choice
1 scoop strawberry protein powder
1/2c-3/4c frozen strawberries