PBfit Banana Protein Shake

 

 

I LOVE this shake! It is practically a dessert for me. I have been trying to add more muscle to my body to be stronger, to lose fat, and to reshape. To do this, I have had to add a bit more protein to my normal day. The majority of my protein comes from other things (eggs/egg whites, chicken, beef, pork, turkey, greek yogurt), but at least once a day I get to enjoy my shake! Sometimes, on a big workout day, I get a taste of heaven twice!

 

The 3 times that I may have my shake are:

1) after my workout-whether it is in the morning, afternoon, or evening. I try to get it in (at the latest) at 30 minutes after my workout ends.

2) as a little breakfast when I am rushed (usually Sunday mornings) and do not have enough time to make a full breakfast.

3) as an afternoon snack when I haven't had any protein for a few hours.

 

I have also added some BCAAs to my routine when I wake up, before my workout, and then again before I go to bed. I may write a later post about those!

 

Here are all your ingredients:

 

 

The banana looks weird because it's frozen. I'm usually too lazy to peel and cut them up before I put them in the freezer!

 

 

First, get your blender ready. Add 1/2 a cup of Almond Milk (I prefer vanilla flavored).

 

 

 

 

Next, add your powders. I choose to add 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream flavored protein powder first.

 

Pop in 2 Tablespoons of your PBfit...

 



 

 

...and then slice and peel your frozen banana (if you freeze them whole like me!) and place it into the blender.

 

 

 

The last thing to add is the ice. I like to add about 3/4-1 cup of regular sized ice cubes. Depending on the consistency that you want in your smoothie, you may have to experiment a few times before you get it right.

 

 

 

I place my blender on high, and then push the grate button, which is the lowest setting. You can blend it however you want. I like my smoothie thick so I can use a spoon-it reminds me of ice cream! You may need to stop it and stir it around once to get any ice or banana down into the blades. Pour it into a cup and enjoy!

 

 



 

 

Nutritional Information:

322 calories

6.7 grams fat

36.8 grams carbs

29.9 grams protein

38.3% dv vitamin C

35.1% dv calcium

22.8% dv iron

 

If you want less carbs, take out the banana or add only half. A medium banana has around 23 carbs.