CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN SHAKE

Yesterday I posted a vanilla peanut butter protein shake. This recipe is very much like that one, but instead of using vanilla whey protein, I used chocolate whey protein. Who doesn't love the combination of chocolate peanut butter? "It's like burgers and fries! It's like ice cream and pickles....Unicorns and glitter!" Can anyone guess what commercial I'm quoting? Ha ha! Well, anyways, my kids love this recipe and I have no problem giving it to them every day. Now that summer is right around the corner, these will definitely be the best healthy summer time treat ever!



CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN SHAKE
Servings:1

Ingredients
1/2 scoop Dymatize Elite Gourmet Chocolate Whey Protein
1 TBS PB2
1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1 sweet n' low packet
1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
4 ice cubes

Directions
Mix all in a blender till smooth and creamy. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 12 hours. Enjoy the yummy goodness!

Nutrition Facts
Calories: 177
Fat: 2.5g
Carbs: 12g
Protein: 29g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 5.5g




**I originally discovered this recipe from Jen of Recipes for GALS in Figure & Bodybuilding when she did her Almond Butter Protein Shake. I just tweaked a few things with the recipe and turned it into a Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake.

ALMOND BUTTER PROTEIN SHAKE By Jen Grothe - Of GALS in Figure & Bodybuilding

Remember last week when I posted the vanilla peanut butter and chocolate peanut butter protein shakes? Did you try them yet? If you haven't, then you're really missing out on something wonderful. I got the main foundation of those 2 recipes from an original recipe that I tried a few months ago. I got the recipe from Jen Grothe - Of GALS in Figure & Bodybuilding and it's for her Almond Butter Protein Shake. Her Almond Butter Shake is hands down on of my all time favorite protein shakes. It's smooth. It's creamy. It's almond butter. Mmmmm..... I think I'm going to go make myself one right now.



ALMOND BUTTER PROTEIN SHAKE {By Jen Grothe - of GALS in Figure & Bodybuilding}
Servings: 1

Ingredients
1/2 scoop of Dymatize Elite Gourmet Vanilla Creme Whey Protein
1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1 TBS Almond Butter
1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla Almond Milk
1 sweetener packet {I used Sweet n' Low}
4 ice cubes

Directions
Mix all of your ingredients together in a blender till smooth. Enjoy! Thanks Jen for such a wonderful recipe!

Stephanie's Tip
My kids love smoothie's, so when I whip up one of these shakes for them, it makes me smile. I know they're getting great calories and proteins without adding a ton of extra sugar. Eat up boys!

Nutrition Facts
Calories: 247
Fat: 10g
Carbs: 13.5g
Proteins: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 6g

TROPICAL PROTEIN SHAKE{bulking version}

My husband found this recipe in his MuscleMag Magazine and asked me if I would make it for him. Of course, honey! I added a little extra ingredient {almond milk} to it and it turned out great. At least that is what my husband said. I would have loved to have tried a sip of it, but unfortunately I'm allegric to coconut :(

This recipe is packed with calories, so I suggest that only those who are looking to increase calories for the day try this. This protein shake would be perfect for a post-workout meal or it's time for you to eat again and you're still full from your last meal {this shake would be great for that}. I'm hoping in the very near future, I'll come up with a lean version for those of us who are cutting calories.



TROPICAL PROTEIN SHAKE {bulking version}
Servings: 1

Ingredients
2 scoops of Banana BSN Syntha-6 Whey Protein {vanilla whey works good too}
6 oz. 100% pineapple juice
1/2 cup coconut milk {unsweetened}
1/4 cup Almond Breeze unsweetened vanilla almond milk

Directions
Mix all ingredients in a blender. Blend till smooth and drink.



Stephanie's Tip
This is the first time I've used coconut milk and I was shocked to see that it had hardened and was super thick. That's totally normal. Either shake the can before opening it or do what I did and stir it really well before measuring out your 1/2 cup. Also too, try chilling your pineapple juce before mixing it in. Your protein shake will taste much better the colder it is.

On another note: Like I said before this protein shake is loaded with calories, so if you prefer, you could even split this recipe in half. Drink half pre-workout and the other half post-workout.

Nutrition: Servings 1
Calories: 750
Fat: 33g
Carbs: 58.5g
Protein: 49g
Fiber: 10g
Sugars: 30g