Clean Eat Recipe :: Charged Mocha Protein Shake

This is definitely a go-to shake for those early mornings where you just don't feel like putting together a full breakfast and you're having a tough time waking up (which, for me, happens to be most mornings). To get an energy boost I throw in a packet of Starbucks Via (R)  ready brew coffee and for some extra dietary fiber I add flax because the shake is so delicious you won't even taste it!

CHARGED MOCHA PROTEIN SHAKE

Ingredients:

• 4 oz liquid egg whites (pasteurized carton)
• 4 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1 packet Starbucks Via (R)
• 1 scoop (2 tbsp) ground flax
• A few ice cubes

Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for about 30 seconds or until all ice cubes are blended.

Macros:

• Calories: 291
• Fat: 11g (don't worry - it's healthy (unsaturated) fat!!!)
• Carbohydrates: 14g (mostly fiber, so it's really only 5g net carbs for those limiting intake)
• Sugars: 1.5g
• Dietary Fiber: 9g
• Protein: 33g

This shake has so many great nutritional benefits - it's a great source of Omega 3's (3.4 grams) and dietary fiber (almost 40% of your daily needs), protein, as well as potassium, calcium, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

Berrylicious Breakfast Smoothie

A crazy thing happened in our house a few days ago...I ran out of bananas!  I went bananas (haha!) because I could not make my favorite protein shake from Oxygen Magazine so I just threw together some ingredients we had on hand.  It turned out to be one of my favorite protein shakes!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of mixed berries (I use an organic frozen blend of raspberries, blackberries & blueberries from Costco)
• 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
• 6 oz of unsweetened almond milk
• 4 oz of liquid egg whites (make sure they are 100% egg whites, pasteurized)
• 1 Tbsp natural peanut butter or almond butter

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients.

2. Enjoy!

Macros:

• Calories - 354
• Protein - 38 g
• Fat - 12 g
• Carbs - 28 g
• Sugar - 13 g
• He & She Tip: For those of you who do not want or need the extra fat in your shake...I tried this one recently without the peanut butter & used chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla & it was just as good!

Enjoy our recipes?  Get help with your grocery shopping here.

- Whitney

Clean Eat Recipe :: Bedtime Builder

The first time I had Whitney try a casein shake with water she hated it!  Casein is very thick so most people don't like it.  Try this version, we think it tastes like a milkshake!

Casein will slowly release amino acids to your muscles while whey will provide a quick shot of amino acids to your muscles.  Therefore, casein is beneficial to take before bed because it will provide your muscles with a steady stream of amino acids while you sleep.  You can also add flax to get a serving of healthy fat & fiber.  Make sure you choose a clean protein powder!

Ingredients:

• 4 oz liquid egg whites (pasteurized carton)
• Unsweetened almond milk (we use Almond Breeze unsweetened vanilla)
• 1/2 scoop Casein
• 1/4 scoop Whey
• Flax (optional)

Directions:

1. Add egg whites to a Blender Bottle (or a similar shaker bottle).

2. Add unsweetened almond milk until it hits 8-10 oz.

3. Add casein & whey protein powder (add in optional flax and/or water if it is too thick).

4. Mix together (you will have to shake for a minute or two) & enjoy!

Enjoy our recipes?  Get help with your grocery shopping here.

- Scott