It's all about the protein!

Protein is a very important part of our diet, it helps us recover faster and helps us to stay healthy. I drink at least 2 protein shakes a day for a snack, after a workout, or for breakfast. You can also drink them with meals and snacks if you are trying to bulk up muscle or just bulk up in general. Here are some recipes for protein shakes I have enjoyed during my transition to a healthy life. These recipes are targeted to those of us trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. 

Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein shake

 My all time favorite! - Provided by: Esther Mei Week

Ingredients:

• 3/4 Cup milk or Almond milk (Milk of your choice)
• 1/2 Banana
• 3 spoons full of Honey Greek Yogurt
• 1/2 cup ice
• Peanut butter chocolate protein powder (If you do not have this flavor, you can use regular chocolate protein powder and add 1 Tbs. peanut butter)

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender or magic bullet and mix until ice is fully blended, enjoy!

A Good Recovery Drink 

Ingredients:

• Vanilla whey protein powder or Chocolate whey protein powder 
• Rice Milk (Almond milk or regular milk)
• 1Tbs. Peanut Butter
• 1 Banana -optional
• Ice

Directions: 

Combine all ingredients in a blender, enjoy!

Beginner's Green Smoothie 

Provided by: Esther Mei Weeks

• 2 cups of spinach
• 3 spoon fulls of Honey Greek Yogurt
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• Frozen half Banana
• Frozen 1/3 cup blueberries or raspberries
• 1/2 small apple
• 1/2 cup ice

Directions: 

Combine ingredients, blend, and serve.

Strawberry Banana Protein Shake 

Provided by: Cassandra Rasmussen 

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup strawberries 
• 3-4 ice cubes
• Vanilla whey protein powder 
• 1/2 banana
• 8 oz. milk 
• 3 spoons full of Honey Greek Yogurt 

Directions: 

Combine ingredients, blend well and serve.