15 Power Shake Recipes

15 Power Shake Recipes

The Power Shake! You can pack a ton of ingredients into one glass. These shakes incorporate healthy sources of protein, colorful fruit and/or vegetables, good fats, plus a ton of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients. And the best part? They’re pretty delicious.

The Power Shake can act as a full meal if you’re on the go or in a hurry, It can be an easy breakfast, a snack and is an easy way to get in some good quality protein. Plus, they’re so easy to meal prep shake bags and store in the fridge or freezer until you’re ready to use.

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10 Superfood Boosters For Protein Shakes and Smoothies

10 Superfood Boosters For Protein Shakes and Smoothies

Protein shakes and smoothies are a wonderful way to get in a ton of nutrients in a quick, easy to take with you container. I use shakes and smoothies almost daily. They’re so easy to blend up, pour into a shake container and tote anywhere. Plus, you can add a ton of nutrition to one simple shake. Pack in your macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates and fat) as well as your micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients). Often times, it’s much easier to drink all of this nutrition rather than having to eat it.

A great way to increase the nutrient density in shakes is to add superfood boosters like flax seed, chia seeds, super greens supplements, nuts, oils and more. 

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5 Superfood Protein Smoothie Recipes

5 Superfood Protein Smoothie Recipes

One of the easiest ways to pack a meal full of nourishing superfoods is through an easy to make superfood shake. What do I mean by a superfood shake? In my definition, superfoods are whole foods that offer a high amount of nutrient density – vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants, lean protein, healthy fats, fiber, healthy carbs, etc.

The superfood protein smoothie is one that contains protein (animal or plant), a healthy source of fat (nuts, coconut oil, seeds) and a healthy dose of veggies and fruit. It can be a fantastic way to get a balanced meal or snack without a ton of prep work or clean up – a win win! 

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4 Gluten Free Protein Shake Recipes

4 Gluten Free Protein Shake Recipes

We love a super shake – you can pack a ton of nutrients into a convenient, easy to make shake! They’re great for breakfast, lunch, a meal on the go or even a snack. We’ve got four super shake recipes for you plus a super easy way to prep them ahead of time so you can grab, blend and go. Not only are the healthy and delicious but they’re all gluten free too!

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Chocolate Avocado Protein Shake

Did you ever drink a protein shake that wasn’t as smooth and creamy as you wanted it to be? Well, look no further for options because an avocado might be just what you need. We used an avocado in this recipe because it has a relatively mild flavor so it only enhances the chocolate protein. It also blends so well making the shake nice and smooth. Have you ever tried a chocolate avocado brownie and loved it? If so, you’re in for a treat!

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Chocolate Flax Smoothie

Who else loves chocolate as much as we do? Not only do we love chocolate but we love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter any day of the week. Creamy goodness is what we're after. This chocolate nutty flax smoothie not only tastes decadent but packs a ton of nutrient goodness. We paired our superior, undenatured whey protein with organic peanut butter and organic flax for added omega-3s.

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Vanilla, Maple and Flax Protein Smoothie

Vanilla, Maple and Flax Protein Smoothie

Feeding your body the proper nutrients first thing in the morning is essential to having a healthy day. For many people, the first meal of the day pretty much sets the tone for the full day of eating. It’s important to start with a meal that’s well balanced and nutrient dense. Nutrient density refers to both the macronutrients (protein, carbs + fat) as well as the micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. This protein smoothie packs delicious nutrient punch!

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