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Cocoa Coffee Protein Shake

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There are many reasons people may need to boost their protein intake.  It’s not only for the ones who want to build more lean muscle in the gym.

I’ve worked with bariatric patients, dialysis patients, post surgical patients and the elderly in long-term care settings…  And I’ve had plenty of moments where I thought, if only I could sneak more protein into their morning coffee…  But how do you make it taste desirable??

Here is a super simple recipe to have a cocoa coffee!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 scoop chocolate whey protein isolate
  • 8 oz coffee
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 ice cubes

DIRECTIONS:

Blend all ingredients and done!

This is perfect for the morning coffee lover that can’t seem to find time to make breakfast or needs that mid morning pick-me-up.

Enjoy!

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake!

After an intense indoor soccer game last night, I decided to come home and have a nice recovery protein shake.  I thought I would share this recipe because I have stayed faithful to it for about 6 months!

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Any time I work my tail off in the gym or playing soccer, I try to have a protein shake within two hours to help with muscle recovery.  I am such a chocolate lover that it is hard for me to explore other flavors of protein powder.  So this shake recipe has been an all time favorite.

Here is what you will need:

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INGREDIENTS:

 

DIRECTIONS:

Add almond milk, yogurt, PB2, protein, honey, cinnamon, and ice into the blender.

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Blend well for about 1 minute.  I usually have to scrape the sides of my Ninja Professional Blender (NJ600) to make sure all of my protein and PB2 mixes well.  Then blend for another 20-30 seconds.

Once finished, I pour it into a glass.  If I had an intense soccer game or a more cardio based workout, I will add the steel cut oats on top for crunch.  If it was more of a weight lifting day, I may leave the oats off.

And here is your finished product!

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**Extra Tip**

If you put this mixture in a bowl and freeze it for about 1 hour, it tastes almost sinful!  I do this often and feel like I am getting a real treat!

Enjoy!!