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This blog has been set up to host a varied supply of RECIPES devoted to PROTEIN Shakes and SMOOTHIES.

They are for ANyone whos interested in a HIGH PROTEIN, LOW CARB alternative in a liquid form.

ALL the recipes are derived from a variety of online sources. And all have some form of PROTEIN within the ingredients (weather its a whey protein, or a yogurt). Some have calorie/carb and protein counts, most do not. and this would vary depending on which protein powder product you would use, anyway.

feel free to email me with any additional recipes you, yourself make, or know about, or love. and ill add them to this blog.

hank you for your interest, and heres to BETTER HEALTH!

MICHELLE

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Showing posts with label STRAWBERRY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label STRAWBERRY. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

STRAWBERRIES & CREAM SMOOTHIE

Strawberries and Cream Smoothie


Try a twist on an old dessert favorite. With whipped cream, strawberries and Classic French Vanilla flavor, you can't help but surrender.

Estimated Times
Preparation Time 5 mins.

1/3 cup cold water
1/4 cup half & half
1 packet No Sugar Added Classic French Vanilla Flavor NESTLÉ CARNATION INSTANT BREAKFAST Complete Nutritional Drink
2 large fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries
1 packet no-sugar sweetener (such as Splenda)
1/2 cup ice cubes

PLACE water, half & half, Carnation Instant Breakfast, strawberries, sweetener and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

Serving Size: 1

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/1 of a recipe
Servings per Recipe: 1

Amount per serving
Calories 150
Calories from Fat 60
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 4.5 g
Cholesterol 25 mg
Sodium 95 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugars 10 g
Protein 7 g

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE SMOOTHIE

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie


Skip the restaurant and go straight for the dessert -- decadent cheesecake flavor in a smoothie to go.

Estimated Times
Preparation Time 5 mins

1/3 cup cold water
1/4 cup half & half
1 packet No Sugar Added Classic French Vanilla Flavor NESTLÉ CARNATION INSTANT BREAKFAST Complete Nutritional Drink *use your favorite Vanilla, or french vanilla or strawberry protein powder here to increase the protein values of this drink. adjust nutritional values accordingly.
2 large fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries
2 tablespoons lowfat whipped cream cheese
1 packet no-sugar sweetener (such as Splenda)
1/2 cup ice cubes

PLACE water, half & half, Carnation Instant Breakfast, strawberries, cream cheese, sweetener and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/1 of a recipe

Servings per Recipe: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 200
Calories from Fat 90
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Cholesterol 40 mg
Sodium 160 mg
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugars 10 g
Protein 9 g

Monday, June 27, 2011

STRAWBERRY-BANANA SMOOTHIE






Ingredients:

4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 medium banana, sliced
1 6-ounce carton vanilla low-fat yogurt
1 cup ice cubes
1 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced (optional) 

*add your favorite VANILLA PROTEIN POWDER to bump up the protein (adjust nutritional adjustments)

Directions:

In a blender, combine strawberries, banana, and yogurt; cover and blend until smooth. With blender running, add ice cubes, one at a time, through hole in the lid; blend until smooth. Pour into 8 small glasses. If desired, garnish with kiwifruit; serve immediately.

Makes 8 (about 1/2-cup) servings

Nutritional Info Per Serving: 

Calories 54
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g, 
Cholesterol 1 mg, 
Sodium 15 mg, 
Carbs 12 g
Fiber 2 g, 
Protein 2 g