Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Protein Shakes

We've been using Arbonne protein as a kindler/gentler way to get our protein for the day.

The Basics of How to Make a Shake
 2 Scoops Figure 8 Protein Shake (Chocolate, Vanilla or both)
 1⁄2 to 1 scoop Figure 8 Fiber Boost
 Ice (optional)
 1⁄4 cup berries (optional) OR 1⁄4 cup spinach or squash (optional)
 Mix with your choice of the following liquids: 1 cup water 1⁄2-1 cup coconut milk, rice milk or unsweetened almond milk
 Add 1 serving of fat: 1 tsp. almond, walnut, flax or coconut oil (no peanut butter) 1⁄4 cup coconut milk or coconut water 1 TBS ground flax 1 TBS nuts 1⁄4 avocado Feel free to experiment with the consistency and ingredients in your shakes to your liking. More ice for thicker shakes.



ALMOND CRUNCH
2 scoop of Vanilla Arbonne protein powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber
1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk, may add ice and water
1 Tbsp slivered or sliced raw almond



DOUBLE CHOCOLATE
2 scoop of Arbonne chocolate protein powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber
1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk or coconut milk, may add ice and water
3/4 tsp flax seeds
Pinch Cocoa nibs (unsweetened)
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder



NUTTY APPLE CINNAMON
2 scoop of Vanilla Arbonne protein powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber
1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk, may add ice and water
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce or 1/2 sour green apple, sliced
Cinnamon to taste
1 Tbsp raw pecans, slivered or sliced raw almonds



SWEET VERRY BERRY
2 scoop of Arbonne vanilla protein powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber
1/4 cup organic coconut milk + 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk, may add ice and water
1 tbsp of almond butter
1/4 cup frozen or fresh berries
Some coconut shaves unsweetened



MOCHA SHAKE
2 scoop of Arbonne chocolate protein powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk, may add ice and water
1 tbsp of almond butter
1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals



BLACKBERRY TANG
2 scoop of Arbonne vanilla protein powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber
1/4 cup organic coconut milk + 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk, may add ice and water
1 tbsp of almond butter
1 pomegranate Arbonne fizzy tab, dissolved in 1/2 cup water
1/4 to 1/2 cup of fresh/frozen unsweetened blackberries



BANANA/PEANUT BUTTER
2 scoop of Arbonne vanilla protein powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk, may add ice and water
1 tbsp of natural peanut butter
1/2 banana



PUMPKIN SPICE
2 scoop of Vanilla Arbonne protein powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk, may add ice and or water
1/4 cup pure pumpkin puree (minimize if weight loss is a goal)
1 Tbsp pecans
Pumpkin pie spice to taste



CHOCO-BANANA BLISS
2 scoop of Arbonne chocolate protein powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk, may add ice and water
1 Banana


MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP
2 scoops Arbonne Chocolate Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber
12 oz water
1/8 tsp. Mint Extract OR fresh mint
1 cup ice


CHOCOLATE MACAROON
Two scoops of Arbonne Chocolate Protein Shake Mix + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber
1 cup of Unsweetened or Vanilla Almond Milk
1/4 cup of Unsweetened, Shredded Coconut
5-7 large ice cubes. Blend until smooth


THE PINA COLADA
Place two scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Shake Mix + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber
1 cup of Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 cup of Fresh Pineapple (pineapple juice will do in a pinch)
and 1/4 cup of Unsweetened, Shredded Coconut
5-7 large ice cubes. Blend until smooth

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