I love protein shakes because I feel like I’m having a milkshake! I like my shakes so thick that I have to eat them with a spoon. I even put toppings on it (of course this adds calories). For toppings, I like to use half of a 100 calorie granola bar crumbled, a few 100 calorie cookies crumbled, or even 1/4 cup cereal, like Reese’s peanut butter cereal!
Protein shakes are an easy healthy breakfast that’s ready in five minutes. They are delicious and I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t like the creamy “milkshake-like” texture of my protein shakes.
The ingredients store well and you can “shake” up the flavor anytime by using sugar free/fat free pudding mixes, fruit, coco powder, and flavored extracts. It’s also a great way to get your protein while satisfying your craving for a dessert. You stay full for hours, too!
TO SEE A ‘HOW TO VIDEO’ ON HOW TO MAKE MY SHAKES CLICK HERE!
Ingredients
PROTEIN SHAKE BASE-
Start each shake with this base and blend in the extra ingredients to make the flavored shake of your choice!
- 1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese (or 1 Cup Reduced Fat Greek Yogurt). Cottage cheese may sound strange, but TRUST me… this is what makes the ‘MILKSHAKE’ consistency! Also, if you are sensitive to dairy, you can use tofu to get the same consistency!
- 1 Scoop Protein Powder (Something that has around 100 calories per scoop~I love Designer Whey Protein Powder)
- 1-3 Packets of Splenda/ Stevia/Low Calorie Sweetener (Play around with how much depending on how sweet you like it!)
- 5-10 Ice Cubes (Depending on how thick you like it, use less for a thinner consistency)
- 1/2 Cup-1 Cup Water (Alter this according to desired consistency)
- *Optional- 1/2 tsp Xanthax gum (you can get this from most grocery stores in the gluten free section! Just a pinch of it makes your shake sooo thick and creamy!)
CHOOSE ADD-INS TO MAKE THE FLAVOR YOU WOULD LIKE:
Peanut Butter Butterscotch Shake (These ingredients added to base)
- 2 Tbs Sugar Free Butterscotch Pudding Mix (Jello Brand)
- 2 Tbs Peanut Flour OR 1 Tbs Regular Peanut Butter
- Optional: A few drops Maple Extract
Servings: 1
Calories: 310 ( add 40 if using regular peanut butter)
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 7
Thin Mint Shake (These ingredients added to base)
- 2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
- 2-3 Drops of Mint Extract (Be Careful to Only Add A Few Drops… This Stuff Is Strong!!!)
- Optional: 1 Tbs Lite Hershey’s Syrup
Servings:1
Calories: 250
Weight Watcher PointsPlus Value: 5
Superman-Ice Cream Shake (These ingredients added to base)
- 2-3 Tbs Sugar free/Fat free Pistachio Pudding Mix (Jello Brand)
- Optional: 2 Tbs Cool Whip Lite
Servings:1
Calories: 250
Weight Watcher PointsPlus Value: 5
Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake (These ingredients added to base)
- 2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
- 2 Tbs Peanut Flour Or 1 Tbs Regular Peanut Butter
Servings: 1
Calories: 260 (add 40 calories if using regular peanut butter)
Weight Watcher PointsPlus Value: 6
Strawberry Banana Shake (These ingredients added to base)
- 1/2 Cup Frozen Strawberries
- 1/2 Banana
- Optional: 2 Tbs Cool Whip Lite
Servings: 1
Calories: 280
Weight Watcher PointsPlus Value: 6
Mocha Freeze Shake (These ingredients added to base)
- 2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
- 1 Tsp Instant Coffee Powder (or to taste)
- 1 Tbs Coffee Creamer of Choice
- (You may also need additional sweetener packets in this shake to balance out the bitterness of the coffee)
Servings: 1
Calories: 200
Weight Watcher PointsPlus Value: 4
Lemon Cream Pie (These ingredients added to base)
- 2-3 Tbs Sugar Free Lemon Pudding Mix
- Optional: 1 Graham Cracker (or Honey Teddy Grahams) on Top of Shake (You could add this straight to the blender~ it blends up tasting like a ‘pie crust!’)
Servings: 1
Calories: 290
Weight Watcher PointsPlus Value: 5
Strawberry Shake (These ingredients added to base)
- 1/2 Cup Strawberries (Fresh or Frozen~ If you are using frozen use less ice!)
Servings: 1
Calories: 220
Weight Watcher PointsPlus Value: 4
Banana Cream Pie Shake (These ingredients added to base)
- 1/2 Frozen Banana
- 2 Tbs Sugar Free Banana Pudding
- Optional: 1 Graham Cracker (or Honey Teddy Grahams) on Top of Shake!
Servings: 1
Calories: 250
Weight Watcher PointsPlus Value: 6
Oatmeal Cookie Shake (These ingredients added to base)
- 2 Tbs Oats
- 2 Tsp Chocolate Chips
- Dash of Cinnamon (Or To Taste)
- Optional: 2 Tbs Vanilla or Chocolate Sugar Free Pudding Mix
Servings: 1
Calories: 250
Weight Watcher PointsPlus Value: 6
Key Lime Pie Shake (These ingredients added to base)
- 1 Tbs Key Lime Juice (Or The Juice of Half a Lime)
- 2 Tbs Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Mix
- Optional: 1 Graham Cracker (or Honey Teddy Grahams) Crumbled on Top of Shake (Or Mixed In!)
Servings: 1
Calories: 230
Weight Watcher PointsPlus Value: 6
Cookies and Cream Shake (These ingredients added to base)
- 1/2 (100 Calorie) Oreo Pack (Throw the Cookies Right Into the Blender!)
- Optional: 2 Tbs Light Cool Whip OR 2 Tbs Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Mix
Servings: 1
Calories: 230
Weight Watcher PointsPlus Value: 6
- 1 Tbs Coconut Extract (Found In The Baking Isle by the Spices)
- 1/2 Cup Pineapple (Fresh or Frozen)
Servings: 1
Calories: 220
Weight Watcher PointsPlus Value: 4
Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake (These ingredients added to base)
- 1/2 Cup Strawberries (Fresh or Frozen)
- 2 Tbs Light Cream Cheese (Or 2 Tbs Sugar Free Cheesecake Pudding Mix)
Servings: 1
Calories: 260
Weight Watcher PointsPlus Value: 5
Lemon Raspberry Shake (These ingredients added to base)
- 1/3 Cup Raspberries (Fresh or Frozen) OR 2 Tbs Low Sugar Raspberry Jam (If You Don’t Like The Seeds!)
- 1 Tsp Lemon Juice OR 2 Tbs Sugar Free Lemon Pudding Mix
- Optional: 1 Tsp Sugar Free Dry Raspberry Jello Mix
Servings: 1
Calories: 210
Weight Watcher PointsPlus Value: 5
Method
- ONE SIMPLE STEP! Put all the base ingredients in the blender PLUS the ingredients listed under the shake of your choice, and blend away until desired consistency!
Enjoy! Love Katie
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That will be one of my next posts… Just because its healthy doesn’t mean you can eat 5 servings 
(although sometimes I would like to haha)! Thanks for the wonderful compliments! 
