Dark Chocolate Peppermint Protein Shake & Megan's Chocolate Banana Protein Shake

dark chocolate peppermint protein shake
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
1 scoop all natural vanilla protein powder
1 1/2 T dark cocoa powder
1/4-1/2 t peppermint extract (depending on your taste buds)
1/8 tsp each of xanthan & guar gums
about 10 ice cubes

place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. serve immediately.

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Thin Mint Protein Shake -- Check out the original recipe here
1.5 scoops chocolate protein powder
1 cup almond milk (regular milk would also work well)
5 ice cubes
1 tsp. Bob’s Red Mill xanthan gum (a must-have for thickness!)
Peppermint extract, to taste (CAUTION: Add a tiny bit at a time. This stuff is strong.)
2 large handfuls fresh spinach

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Megan's Chocolate Banana Shake
1/2 scoop chocolate flavored protein powder
1/2 banana
1 T. Natural Nut Butter
1 c. milk (any kind you fancy)
1/4 cup ice cubes .             optional:
(1) 1 tsp of flaxseed oil
(2) substitute half the liquid for cold press coffee or espresso shots

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Megan's Creamcicle Protein Shake

2.5 - 3 clementines (40 cal each)

Vanilla protein powder

2 Tbsp. half and half
1/2 cup & 2 Tbsp. cold water

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Peanut Brittle Shake:
2 Scoops Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
10 oz. Skim Milk
1/2 teaspoon Butterscotch FatFree SugarFree Instant Jello Pudding Mix
1 tablespoon Nut Butter (optional)
Blend until creamy and delicious.
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* Instant Jello pudding is really a beautiful thing in protein shakes.

It not only has a thickening effect, the many different flavors add an amazing amount of variety to the boring daily post-workout shake.