Stay in Shape AND have your Summertime Treat! – SUMMER PROTEIN SHAKE RECIPES!

It’s always a little harder to stay away from yummy frozen treats on a gorgeous, hot summer day; here’s a few recipes that will keep you on track with your fitness and health, but give you a fun summer spin on your boring ol’ protein shake.

All you’ll need is a blender, and your favorite protein powder. Adjust the amount of protein powder needed to suit your nutritional and workout needs. I suggest crushing up some ice in the blender first to really make it thick, cold and creamy, enjoy!

 

CREAMSICLE:

• 2 scoops of Vanilla protein powder
• ½ cup orange juice
• 
½ cup cantaloupe
• Crushed ice

PINA COLADA:

• 
2 scoops of Vanilla protein powder
• ½ cup pineapple
• 
¼ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• Crushed ice

COCONUT SHAKE:

• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/3 cup berries of any kind
• 1 scoop (5g) of Vanilla protein powder
• 2 Tablespoons flax seed
• 1/2 to 1 cup of water (you can use less if you want your shake to be really thick
• Pinch of Splenda or another low-calorie sweetener to taste

STRAWBERRY ORANGE SHAKE:

• 1 cup of orange juice
• 2 drops of vanilla extract
• 1 scoop of Vanilla protein powder
• 1 handful of strawberries
• 1/2 a banana

WATERMELON PROTEIN COOLER:

• 1 cup seedless watermelon
• Ice – 10 or more cubes
• ½ cup of water or almond milk or skim milk
• 1 scoop Vanilla protein powder
• Pinch of a low-calorie sweetener to taste