Key Lime Pie Protein Shake


What could be better than enjoying a piece of key lime pie in a rich creamy shake stuffed with protein!?! A tasty sweet smoothie inspired by the essence of key lime pie and stuffed with healthy ingredients and 36 grams of protein! This shake makes a fantastic breakfast or snack, and is so delicious that you will experience considerable difficulties trusting that it is actually good for you!


Nutrition content: 180 calories – 7 g carbs – 36 g protein – 0 g fat





Key Lime Pie Protein Shake Ingredients 


1/2  cup       Fat free cottage cheese [1]
1                Scoop vanilla protein powder [2]
1 tbs           Lime juice (fresh or packaged)
5-10           Ice cubes 
1/2-1 cup    Water (Alter this as per desired consistency)
2-3 drops     Green food coloring, or a spinach to make it green!

Optional: 1 tbs sugar free vanilla instant pudding blend
Optional: 1/2 tsp thickener [3], 1 graham cracker, crushed into pieces 


Key Lime Pie Protein Shake Method 

The estimated time to make this Key Lime Pie Protein Shake recipe is 5 minutes.
Put everything into a blender and mix  until creamy consistency is reached! Top with a crushed graham cracker whenever wanted!






Nutritional Info


WWP+ (per serving)4
SmartPoints2
Freestyle Points2
Serving1
Calories180
Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Carbohydrate7 g
Fiber0 g
Sugar4 g
Protein36 g

5 diet tips to slow down skin ageing process








Everybody needs clear, glowing, and wonderful looking skin.But modern diet and lifestyles are a huge hindrance in accomplishing it. Besides, our increasingly packed routines makes it extremely tough to maintain good skin health.However, good news is that by following a healthy and balanced diet, one can challenge skin ageing.






Here are 5 diet tips to help slow down your skin ageing process.


#1: Stay hydrated

Drinking a lot of water, on a daily basis, is one of the best things you can do to your skin health.This is so because water flow enables flush out toxins and impurities out of the blood, thus bringing clarity and glow to your skin.Further, it will enable you to remain hydrated, hence reducing chances of acne breakouts.



#2: Get plenty of antioxidants

To keep your skin young and attractive, include more antioxidants-rich food items in your eating routine. Antioxidants limit the production of free radicals, that can harm skin cells, thus helping fight skin ageing.Moreover, they keep skin-inflammation in check, and contribute to tightening and conditioning of the skin. Some of the best anti-oxidants rich food-items are olive oil, yogurt, fish, chocolates, nuts, and berries.



#3: Pack up some protein

Consuming food items that are rich in protein will help improve the nature of your skin, while overlooking it would result in premature skin ageing.Eat a lot of vegetables and beans on a regular basis. These include chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, among others.Some other sources of protein are lean meats, fish, fresh poultry, eggs, dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese), seeds, nuts, and soy foods.



#4: Avoid sugary foods; 

Stay away from sugar-stacked food items: Sugary and junk food are known to cause irritation in the body, leading to production of enzymes that separate collagen and elastic, thus rendering your skin dull and lifeless.



#5: Get rid of alcohol

Get rid of alcohol: It is no secret that intake of alcoholic beverages dehydrates the body, which is bad for skin health. So, do limit your consumption of alcohol.



Chocolate Avocado Raspberry Smoothie





Need an incredible low carb smoothie that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This dairy-free Chocolate Avocado Raspberry Smoothie recipe makes a delicious filling bite or recovery drink.


This chocolate avocado smoothie is healthy, quick, simple and ultra creamy!


How to make a Chocolate Avocado Raspberry Smoothie

Ingredients


  • 1 1/4 cup Silk Cashew Milk
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/3 cup frozen raspberries
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • Use Swerve Sweetener to taste (I used 1 tbsp powdered Swerve Sweetener)
  • 1/8 tsp raspberry extract




Directions

You know the drill. Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix it until smooth. For a thinner smoothie, add another 1/4 cup of cashew milk.


Recipe Notes

Serves 2. Each serving has a 10.65 g of carbs and 5.81 g of fiber. Total NET CARBS = 4.84 g.
Food energy: 133kcal Total fat: 9.50g Calories from fat: 85 Cholesterol: -- Carbohydrate: 10.65g Total dietary fiber: 5.81g Protein: 2.16g Sodium: 105mg

Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie





This cool and refreshing Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie packs 25 grams of protein and is the ideal method to chill off with a healthy and delicious protein shake after a workout or day in the sun!

Bananas are likewise loaded with vitamins and minerals, perfect for a post-exercise shake. The flax seeds are only there to include some healthy fat. You can leave them out if you prefer.


How to make a Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie


Ingredients


  • 1 banana
  • 1 1/4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 10 whole almonds
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 3 tablespoons chocolate flavored protein powder





Directions

Add the banana, strawberries, almonds, and water into a blender. Mix to blend, then add the ice cubes and puree until smooth. Include the protein powder, and keep blending until evenly incorporated, about 30 seconds.


When you’ve tried this Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked this recipe in the comments below!

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