4 Ways to Shake Up Your Protein
You've probably heard it said, "You can't have your cake and eat it too." Well, that phrase is so 15th century (it actually is). There are multiple ways to mix up your trusty post-workout protein shake that merges the best of both worlds: taste and nutrition. Now go ahead and have your cake, a mini chocolate Lean Shake cake that is.
Mini Chocolate Lean Shake Cake
1/4 c. GNC Total Lean Shake 25 Rich Chocolate
1 TBSP of chia seeds
1/4 c. egg whites
1 [heaping] tsp. of cocoa
2 TBSP of canned pumpkin or applesauce
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1-2 drops of vanilla extract
A microwave
Combine the dry ingredients, then add the rest, mixing thoroughly. Heat 70-80 seconds on high in the microwave, depending on how "done" you like it. Use a spoon to pull the cake edges from the mug and flip onto a plate for serving. Garnish with dark chocolate chips or more cinnamon if you choose.
Makes one serving.
Note: This recipe was created by runner, trainer, and former Stanford athlete, Jess Allen (@blondponytail). Thank you! We have enjoyed your delicious innovative culinary skills.
Lean Chai Chiller
Smooth and creamy, this sweetly spiced shake rocks.
½ frozen banana
½ cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 scoop Total Lean Shake 25 French Vanilla
¼ tsp. ground ginger
½ tsp. ground clove
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cardamom
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Combine ingredients in blender and process until creamy and smooth. Enjoy immediately.
Makes one serving
Java Joint Shake
Creamy smoothie with coffee kick.
½ frozen banana
½ cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 scoop vanilla flavored GNC Lean Shake
1 Tbsp. instant coffee powder
6-8 ice cubes
Combine ingredients in blender and process until creamy and smooth. Enjoy immediately.
Makes one serving.
Creamy Mixed Berry Popsicles
A sweet treat that goes the distance.
1 pint strawberries, cleaned and hulled
3.9 oz package instant sugar-free vanilla pudding
2 cups almond milk
4 scoops Total Lean Strawberries and Cream
Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and process until well combined. Transfer mixture to popsicle molds and place in freezer until solid.
Makes eight 4-oz. popsicles.
We love to indulge too and these four recipes help satisfy a sweet tooth without packing on the pounds with empty calories. We hope you enjoy these as much as we do.
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