Protein Banana Craze

Iced coffee makes me CRAZY, and I'm BANANAS over protein smoothies and shakes. It's about time I made a coffee banana protein shake! Try this one out!!!

My favorite protein shake right now:
1 scoop Vanilla protein (I like Life Basics)
1 cup coffee
1/4 c almond milk
1 banana
1 tbsp almond butter
1 cup ice

Blend and enjoy!

Sweet Treat Smoothie

I always crave a little something sweet before bed, and tonight I decided to fulfill that craving... Guilt-free! I made this smoothie that is so simple, yet so creamy and delicious! 

This recipe can be enjoyed for breakfast,

as a snack, post-workout,or before bed!

Ingredients:

1/2 Banana (frozen is even better)

1 scoop vegan chocolate protein 

1 cup almond milk

1 tbsp flaxseed ( you can also use chia, or hemp seeds)

1 cup ice

1. In a blender mix all ingredients until they are blended smooth.

2. Enjoy!

Thea's Choco-PB-nana Shake

This is heaven in a cup, and isn't even a cheat meal!

Ingredients:
1/2 banana
1 scoop choc protein
1 tbsp cacao
1 c almond milk
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 c ice

HEAVEN, and under 300 calories!!

Chunky Monkey Shake or Ice Cream

I've done it again!

I made something that I can't even believe tastes so good. One of those drinks you take a sip of, and then it's gone, and you have a shake mustache.

Today, I made a little blend of heaven.

Chunky Monkey Shake

1 scoop lifetime protein (chocolate)
1 frozen banana
1 tbsp. cacao powder
1 tbsp. undated almond butter (or any other nut butter)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup ice

1. In a blender add all ingredients.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Drink up!

Product Review: Dale's Raw Protein

I have been introduced to THE BEST protein powders and bars I have ever tried (and I've tried em' all).


Dale's Raw Foods has the best raw protein powders, and raw protein bars!!! My mouth is watering while writing this!

I have recently read up on whey and other proteins like casein, as well as soy. I am realizing they are doing more harm than good. I was luckily introduced to Dale's, and I am not turning back. The powders and bars are RAW, Vegan, Gluten free, and ALMOST 100% organic (still working on getting approved).

The good thing about this product is that they are made fresh to order, and when you consume them your body can recognize all the products and absorb the nutrients quickly.. Think about it, a chocolate whey protein powder typically is made in a factory with tons of fake ingredients and over processed, so it doesn't make much sense that most health nuts consume this junk. INSTEAD- start consuming natural products from the earth that are fresh and you will see a world of difference in your energy!

Powders: Brown rice, pea, and hemp protein mixes

Chocolate
Natural
Vanilla
Strawberry Banana

Flavors:

- Vanilla Cashew
- Blueberry Macadamia
- Strawberry Banana
- Raspberry Hazelnut
- Chocolate Almond Coconut
- Chocolate Cherry
- Chocolate Chia Maca
- Goji and Greens
- Low Carb Vanilla Cashew
- Low Carb Cafe Mocha (Organic ground coffee and raw chocolate with combo of almond/cashew butter and chia seeds. Only 12g carbs, 8g fiber, and 3g sugar per bar)

All of the bars are HAND-MADE, yes made to order!!! Real ingredients like Coconut Nectar for sweetener, Coconut Oil for texture and added health benefits, Goji Berries and Chia Seeds (powerful superfoods), Raw Cacao for its antioxidants, in addition to the pea, hemp and brown rice proteins.

The only thing to watch out for is because it has ZERO preservatives, the shelf life is a lot shorter than regular protein bars (6 to 8 weeks).


Order these bars or powders, and you'll be hooked.

Product Review: Sun Warrior Raw Vegan Vanilla Protein

I have been so lucky to have been introduced to an amazing new product. Being an athlete I am extremely picky on what I put in my body. I realized the past few years I have been drinking protein drinks that are mixed with junk! Sun Warrior Protein has the 9 essential amino acids and other non-essential amino acids in a perfectly balanced amino acid profile. The processing of this product is natural and clean, which is different than most others on the market filled with chemicals.

Enough of me jabbing about it! Get it at

Sunwarrior.com

Add it to all your recipes:
Protein shakes
Green smoothies
Oatmeal
Protein bars
SKIES THE LIMIT!!

Goodmorning Green Smoothie Recipe

I have been on a green smoothie kick lately! There are so many reasons I like making them! They are awesomely healthy, and with the right stuff FILLING! They are easy to pack as a snack, they are loaded with greens, where you can't get on the go very often, oh yeah and they taste pretty amazing!

Thea's Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 C. Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 Scoop SunWarrior Raw Vegan Vanilla Protein
2 C. Spinach
1 Bunch parsley
1/2 C Berries
1/2 Apple
Stevia packet
Cinnamon
Ice

1. In blender blend greens and almond milk.
2. Add SunWarrior (you can buy at mothers market). Blend.
3. Add berries and sliced apple. Blend.
4. Add ice. Blend.
5. Add cinnamon and stevia if you want:)

I hope you enjoy it! Also, if you have other things in your fridge throw em' in! Any greens or fruit would work great, don't like almond milk, try a fresh juice, rice milk, hemp milk, coconut milk, etc. Let your creativity run wild!

Thea's Tropical Fruit Protein Smoothie

The weather is nice, and all I want lately is something cold and sweet! I just finished a tough workout, and on my way home from the gym (starving as always) I was thinking of what to make. Something with fruit (after workout and in the morning is the best time to consume fruit because they are simple carbs and refuel muscle glycogen stores), and something with protein to get to the muscle cells quickly... Mmmm a smoothie! Better yet, the best smoothie ever!! I got all the ingredients that sounded refreshing, threw them together and in result ended up with MAGIC! This protein smoothie is so yummy you wouldn't even know it is health in a cup!

Thea's Tropical Fruit Protein Smoothie

Ingredients:
1 Scoop Nu Tek Pro 5 Vanilla Protein (Nutriship Brea)
1 C. Vita coco coconut water
1/4 Papaya (seeded, and skinned)
1/4 Grapefruit (seeded and peeled)
1/2 Small kiwi
1/2 Tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes
6-8 ice cubes

1. In blender add ice, coconut water, Nu Tek Pro 5 vanilla Nutrishop protein, fruit, and coconut flakes.
2. Blend for a few minutes, then serve.

Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 288
Carbs: 34g
Fat: 3g
Protein: 33g
Sugar: 24

Did I mention that this is good anytime of the day? Breakfast smoothie, mid-day snack, dessert, or post workout treat!

Chocoffee Protein Shake

1-2 c. brewed coffee
1 scoop chocolate protein powder

I like to add sugar-free hazelnut syrup and or cinnamon:)
blend and enjoy!!!
As a snack I enjoy it with my homemade protein bars:)

protein powders

When it comes to protein a lot of people don't know what to get so here are some tips to help you find the right one for you! Tons of people who supplement their diets with protein drinks tend to get the wrong kind of stuff. My advice to you is to get a whey protein (easier for your body to digest and supply protein quickly to your muscles). You should get one high in protein(20-35g) and one very low in fat, sugar, and carbs(right after a workout ingesting fat slows down metabolism). From GNC they have a chocolate protein I really like it's called amplified wheybolic extreme 60. The serving is 3 scoops but it is not likely you should use all 3 (unless you are a bodybuilder) I usually take 1-1.5 scoops if I have it as a snack and i'll also have a piece of fruit. If I decide to use protein powder as a meal replacement shake I will blend 1.5-2 scoops with 1 c. unsweetened almond milk 1/2 banana and cinnamon.. Right now I am using a protein from Nutrishop called protein synthesis and I really like this one as well.. It's very similar to the GNC brand! Good luck and don't hesitate to ask an employee at a nutrition store to help you find the right protein;)

Protein NO-NO's:
Slim Fast- These are HORRRRRRIIIBLLLE for you! High in sugar and low in protein!!! BAD BAD BAD
Special K protein drink- This drink doesn't have a sufficient amount of protein (only 10g) and has a whopping 18g of sugar!
Trader Joe's whey- not enough protein for the amount of calories too high in carbs.