Protein Shake Recipes Updated 12/2014
CONTENTS Fruit/Berry Smoothies... 4 Strawberry, Mint & cucumber Shake*... 4 Miami Smoothie*... 4 The 50/50... 4 The Pina Colada... 4 The Strawberry Shortcake*... 5 Berry Blast*... 5 Blue Mango Smoothie... 5 Green Apple Goodness... 5 Mango Peach with lime shake... 6 Goji Berry Shake... 6 Berry Healthy Breakfast Smoothie... 6 Tropical Smoothie... 6 Papaya Peach Smoothie... 7 Cranberry Pomegranate Smoothie... 7 Blueberry Avocado Smoothie*... 7 Mango Coconut Water Smoothie... 8 Wild Blueberry... 8 Strawberry Cream*... 8 Peach Pie... 8 Strawberry Lemonade... 8 Honeydew Kiwi... 9 Kiwi Lime... 9 Blueberry Walnut... 9 Strawberry Mango... 10 Blackberry Tang... 10 Blueberry Delight Smoothie... 10 Strawberry Surprise... 10 Blueberry Lemon Twist... 11 Blue Mango Smoothie... 11 Pina Colada... 11 Mixed Berry Smoothie... 11 BAY COOLER... 12 Chocolate Smoothies... 12 Chocolate Cherry Alomond Torte... 12 Frozen Hot Chocolate... 12 P a g e 2
The Chocolate Banana Split... 12 The Chocolate Macaroon... 13 Chocolate almond Delight*... 13 Chocolate Peppermint... 13 Chocolate Almond Oat Smoothie... 13 Mint Chocolate Shake... 14 Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake... 14 Chocolate raspberry Vanilla... 14 BLACK FOREST... 14 Seasonal Smoothies... 15 Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake*... 15 Gingerbread Smoothie*... 15 CHOCOLATE SPINACH CRUNCH... 15 Green Smoothies... 15 Green Smoothie... 15 Green Machine Shake... 16 Green Berry Blast Shake... 16 Misc. Smoothies... 16 Cinnamon Bun Protein Shake*... 16 Carrot Cake*... 17 Snickerdoodle*... 17 Nutty Apple Cinnamon Arbonne Protein Shake... 17 Birthday Cake... 17 Tizzie Shake*... 18 Angel Food... 18 Eggnog Shake*... 18 WHite Peppermint shake... 19 Mocha Frappaccino*... 19 Red Naval Smoothie... 19 Almond Joy... 19 PISTACHIO DREAM... 20 Peanut Butter Monkey... 20 P a g e 3
FRUIT/BERRY SMOOTHIES STRAWBERRY, MINT & CUCUMBER SHAKE* 1/4 cup fresh organic strawberries, chopped 1/2 cup organic Persian cucumber 2 leaves fresh organic mint 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1 scoop fiber powder 4oz water 1/4 coconut milk 3 ice cubes Blend until smooth. MIAMI SMOOTHIE* 2 sprigs fresh mint 1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder 2-3 wedges fresh lime squeezed 1/4 tsp lime zest 1/4 c Coconut water Almond milk to desired consistency One scoop fiber powder Remove leaves from mint sprigs. In blender combine mint leaves, lime juice, and zest. Pulse until mint is chopped. Add other ingredients and blend until slushy. THE 50/50 2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Shake Mix 1 cup of Unsweetened or Vanilla Almond Milk 1 cup of Fresh Orange Juice 5-7 large ice cubes Blend until smooth THE PINA COLADA 2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Shake Mix 1 cup of Unsweetened Almond Milk 1 cup of Fresh Pineapple (pineapple juice will do in a pinch) 1/4 cup of Unsweetened, Shredded Coconut P a g e 4
5-7 large ice cubes Blend until smooth THE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE* 2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Shake Mix 1 cup of Unsweetened or Vanilla Almond Milk 1 cup of Fresh Strawberries 5-7 large ice cubes Blend until smooth BERRY BLAST* 8 oz. vanilla almond milk 2 scoops chocolate or vanilla Arbonne protein powder 1/4 c. each -Frozen raspberries, blueberries, blackberries of strawberries Blend until smooth. BLUE MANGO SMOOTHIE 2 scoops Arbonne Fit Essentials Vanilla Protein Shake Mix 1 scoop Arbonne Fit Essentials Fiber Boost 1 handful of fresh blueberries 1/3cup fresh ripe mango 1T lime juice and pinch of zest ¼ c coconut water Add Almond milk to make smooth consistency GREEN APPLE GOODNESS 8-10 oz. unsweetened almond milk 2 Scoops Vanilla Protein 1 handful baby spinach ½ Green Apple, chopped 4-5 ice cubes (Note: there is no added liquid here, the fruit/veggies will liquefy. You do need a high-powered blender for this one!) P a g e 5
MANGO PEACH WITH LIME SHAKE 2 scoops vanilla protein shake mix ½ scoop fiber ¼ small mango 4 large peach slices 1 lime wedge squeezed into mix ¼ c coconut water Almond milk or Rice Dream to create desired consistency GOJI BERRY SHAKE 1-2 scoops Arbonne Essentials Vanilla Protein Powder 1 scoop Arbonne Essentials Daily Fiber Boost 1 handful of Himalania Goji Berry Antioxidant Blend (found at Whole Foods in freezer section) 4- Vanilla Almond Milk or Vanilla Rice Dream to desired consistency May add lemon juice from lemon wedge if desire more vitamin C Recipe by Sharon Dickson for Simply Fit Kitchen BERRY HEALTHY BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE 1/2 cup blueberries ¼ cup strawberries ¼ cup blackberries 1 medium carrot 1 cup almond milk 1 cup pomegranate juice (cranberry is an okay substitute) May cut to 1/2 cup juice 2 cups ice (add more if needed) 2-4scoops Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder 1-2 scoops Arbonne Fitness Essentials Daily Fiber Boost This recipe adapted from the Smoothie Web TROPICAL SMOOTHIE 1/2 kiwi peeled and chunked ½ handful mango, peeled and cut into ¼ inch chunks (or use frozen mango chunks) 2 slices granny smith apple Juice from 1 Meyer lemon wedge ( or 1 lime wedge) P a g e 6
Dash of Goji berries 1 squirt agave: add last and only if tastes too tart! (be careful..less is better) 1-2 scoops Arbonne Fit Essentials Vanilla Protein powder 1 scoop Arbonne Fit Essentials Daily Fiber Boost 4 ice cubes Coconut water to desired consistency Recipe adapted for Simply Fit Kitchen loosely based from Cosmo Girl PAPAYA PEACH SMOOTHIE 1-2 scoops Arbonne Fit Essentials Vanilla Protein powder 1 scoop Arbonne Fit Essentials Daily Fiber Boost 1 handful peeled fresh papaya, chopped 3 slices of frozen organic peaches (in summer, fresh is better) Juice of 1 lemon wedge 4- Coconut milk to desired consistency. Dash of cinnamon Original recipe by Sharon Dickson CRANBERRY POMEGRANATE SMOOTHIE 3T organic cranberry juice (unsweetened, not a blend) 1/4c organic pomegranate juice Juice from 2 lime wedges Splash of agave nectar (taste before add other ingredients) 1-2 scoops Arbonne Fit Essentials Vanilla Protein powder ½ to 1 scoop Arbonne Fit Essentials Fiber Boost Vanilla Almond Milk or Rice Dream to the desired consistency. Created for Simply Fit Kitchen by Sharon Dickson BLUEBERRY AVOCADO SMOOTHIE* 2 scoops Arbonne Essential s Vanilla Protein Shake Mix 1 scoop Arbonne Essentials Daily Fiber Boost 1 handful of fresh blueberries 1/3 ripe avocado 1T lime juice and pinch of zest P a g e 7
¼ c coconut water Add Almond milk to make smooth consistency MANGO COCONUT WATER SMOOTHIE 1-2 scoops Arbonne Essentials Vanilla Protein Powder 1 scoop Arbonne Essentials Daily Fiber Boost 1 handful fresh or frozen mango chunks Juice from 1 lime wedge 4- Coconut water to desired consistency (may add 1 drop of coconut flavoring to intensify coconut taste Pinch of cayenne pepper Recipe adapted from Whole Living. WILD BLUEBERRY 2 scoops Arbonne Chocolate protein powder 1 scoop Arbonne Fiber Boost 1 packet Digestive Enzyme (goodbye heart burn!) 1 heavy cup of organic wild blueberries (Frozen Trader Joes) unsweetened coconut milk STRAWBERRY CREAM* 2 scoops Arbonne Vanilla protein powder 1 scoop Arbonne Fiber Boost 1 heavy cup of frozen organic strawberries unsweetened coconut milk PEACH PIE 4 slices frozen peaches 1 scoop of fiber 2 scoops vanilla protein 4 lemon wedges squeezed 2 shakes ground cinnamon 6 or more ice cubes Vanilla Almond milk or Rice Dream to desired consistency STRAWBERRY LEMONADE P a g e 8
1 handful strawberries fresh or frozen 2 lemon wedges squeezed 6- ice cubes 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1 scoop fiber Vanilla Almond milk or Rice Dream to desired consistency (very slushy) In blender puree strawberries with the lemon juice. Add ice cubes, liquid, and dry ingredients Puree so fresh and yummy! HONEYDEW KIWI 1 handful diced honeydew melon 1 sliced kiwi (remove hard core on end) 1T freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 Scoops Vanilla protein 1 scoop fiber 4- Coconut water as needed. Blend until mixture is smooth. Adapted from Good Housekeeping KIWI LIME 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1 scoop fiber Handful of sliced kiwis 3 lime wedges squeezed, to intensify flavor add lime zest 6-8 ice cubes ¼ cup Coconut milk Almond milk or Vanilla Rice Dream to consistency-should be slushy BLUEBERRY WALNUT 1-2 scoops vanilla protein Handful of fresh blueberries 1T walnuts Dash of Cinnamon Juice from 1 wedge of lemon 6-8 ice cubes P a g e 9
Almond Milk or Vanilla Rice Dream to proper consistency (or may add ½ cocoanut water ½ & ½ almond milk or Rice Dream) Should be slushy STRAWBERRY MANGO Squeeze 2 slices of lime into blender ¼ small mango, sliced 1 handful of fresh strawberries Puree 1st 3 ingredients in blender Add 2 scoops vanilla protein mix ½-1 scoop of fiber Coconut or almond milk until desired consistency. BLACKBERRY TANG 2 scoops Arbonne Fit Essential Vanilla Protein Shake Mix 1 scoop Arbonne Fit Essentials Fiber Boost ¼ cup organic coconut milk (or coconut water) plus ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or rice milk, may add ice & water to desired consistency 1T lime juice and pinch of zest 1T almond butter 1 pomegranate Arbonne Fizzy stick ¼ to ½ cup fresh/frozen blackberries BLUEBERRY DELIGHT SMOOTHIE 8-10 oz water or unsweet almond milk 2 scoops vanilla protein 1 handful baby spinach 2/3 cup frozen blueberries 1 tsp flax seeds ¼ avocado 4-5 ice cubes STRAWBERRY SURPRISE 8-10 oz. unsweetened Almond milk 2 Scoops Vanilla Protein 1 handful baby spinach 5-7 Frozen Strawberries 6 basil leaves P a g e 10
Juice from a large lemon 1 tsp flax seeds 1-2 tsp Almond Butter 1/2-1 tsp Cinnamon BLUEBERRY LEMON TWIST 8-10 oz unsweetened Almond milk 2 scoops vanilla protein 1 handful baby spinach 2/3 cup frozen blueberries Zest & juice from 1/2 lemon 1 tsp flax seeds 4-5 ice cubes, optional BLUE MANGO SMOOTHIE 2 scoops Arbonne Fit Essentials Vanilla Protein Shake Mix 1 scoop Arbonne Fit Essentials Fiber Boost 1 handful of fresh blueberries 1/3cup fresh ripe mango 1T lime juice and pinch of zest ¼ c coconut water Add Almond milk to make smooth consistency PINA COLADA 2 scoops of Arbonne protein powder 1 scoop of Arbonne fiber (optional) 1 ½ cup water with ice ½ banana ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks 1-2 tbsp shredded coconut MIXED BERRY SMOOTHIE 8-10 oz almond milk/coconut milk or water 2 scoops vanilla protein 1 handful baby spinach 2/3 cup frozen berries of choice 1 tsp flax seeds 4-5 ice cubes, optional P a g e 11
BAY COOLER 2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost 4 oz. water 6 cherries 1/4 c. fresh pineapple chunks 6-8 ice cubes Extra ideas: add 1-2 Tbsp. ground flax seed and a handful of fresh spinach the flax gives you a dose of Omega 3 and you can t taste the spinach! Courtesy of Arbonne GTC 2014 CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIES CHOCOLATE CHERRY ALOMOND TORTE 2 Scoops Arbonne Chocolate Protein Powder 1/2 cup frozen, pitted cherries 1 cup unsweetened original almond milk 1 scoop Arbonne Fiber Boost Blend until smooth. FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE 8oz milk (can substitute almond milk) 2 scoops Arbonne Chocolate Protein Powder 1 scoop Arbonne Fiber Boost 1 scoop Arbonne Greens (optional) 4-1tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder Dash of Stevia Blend and Enjoy! THE CHOCOLATE BANANA SPLIT 2 scoops of Arbonne Chocolate Protein Shake Mix 1 ½ cups of Unsweetened Almond Milk (optional: add a splash of Vanilla Almond Milk for flavor) P a g e 12
1 Banana 5-7 large ice cubes Blend until smooth THE CHOCOLATE MACAROON 2 scoops of Arbonne Chocolate Protein Shake Mix 1 cup of Unsweetened or Vanilla Almond Milk 1/4 cup of Unsweetened, Shredded Coconut 5-7 large ice cubes Blend until smooth. CHOCOLATE ALMOND DELIGHT* 12 oz. plain almond milk 15 raw almonds 1/2 tsp coconut extract 1 TBSP cocoa 2 scoops chocolate protein powder Blend until smooth. CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT 8 oz. plain almond milk 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract 2 scoops of Arbonne Chocolate Protein Powder Whip, stir or blend and then heat up and enjoy. CHOCOLATE ALMOND OAT SMOOTHIE 4-5oz unsweetened almond milk 2 scoops chocolate protein 1 handful baby spinach 1 scoop GF oats (use protein scooper) 1 TBS almond butter 1 tsp flax seeds 4-5 ice cubes P a g e 13
MINT CHOCOLATE SHAKE 8-10oz unsweetened almond milk 2 scoops chocolate protein 1 handful baby spinach 2 drops peppermint essential oil or extract 1 tsp flax seeds CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA SHAKE 8-10oz unsweetened almond milk 2 scoops chocolate protein 1 handful baby spinach 1/2 small banana (I love them frozen) 1 TBS peanut butter or almond butter 1 tsp flax seeds CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY VANILLA 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1- scoop chocolate protein powder 1 handful of raspberries 1 slice lime Almond milk or vanilla rice dream to desired consistency Puree raspberries in blender. They are very seedy. Pour through a sieve to remove the seeds. Add juice from lime. Return to the blender and add other ingredients. Blend. BLACK FOREST 2 scoops of Arbonne Chocolate Protein Powder 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost 1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk or rice milk Pinch unsweetened cocoa nibs 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup dark cherries (NOT maraschino!) 8 oz. water + 6-8 ice cubes Courtesy of Arbonne GTC 2014 P a g e 14
SEASONAL SMOOTHIES PUMPKIN SPICE PROTEIN SHAKE* 2 scoops of Vanilla Arbonne protein powder 1 scoop of Arbonne fiber (optional) ¾ cup unsweetened chocolate almond or coconut milk, may add ice & water ¼ cup pumpkin puree (minimize if weight loss is a goal) 1 tbsp pecans Pumpkin pie spice to taste There is an art to making shakes use a blender with some water and ice, then add your Arbonne protein, your fruit and top off with just a little more water. Generally makes a 16 ounce shake, for a meal replacement or a recovery shake after a hard workout. GINGERBREAD SMOOTHIE* 1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1 scoop fiber Dash of agave nectar 2 pinches of ground ginger 2 shakes of cinnamon ½ pinch allspice 1 shake ground nutmeg Sprinkle of orange zest Options: ½ vanilla, ½ chocolate protein mix; Instead of fiber use ground flax seed which will give it a brown coloration CHOCOLATE SPINACH CRUNCH 2 scoops of Arbonne Chocolate Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost 9 oz. water 1 ½ - 2 handfuls of fresh spinach 6-8 hazelnuts 6-8 ice cubes Courtesy of Arbonne GTC 2014 GREEN SMOOTHIES GREEN SMOOTHIE P a g e 15
1-2 scoops Arbonne Fit Essential Vanilla Protein Powder 1 scoop Arbonne Fit Essential Daily Fiber Boost 1/2 cup kale or collard greens firmly packed, stems removed, coarsely chopped (2 ounces) 1/2 Granny Smith apple, coarsely chopped 1/2 ripe banana 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves Combine kale, apple, banana, parsley, and 2 1/4 cups water in a blender; blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water. Add protein powder and fiber with choice of coconut water or Almond milk to desired consistency. Adapted for Simply Fit Kitchen from Whole Living GREEN MACHINE SHAKE 1 cup baby spinach or kale 1/2 English cucumber, peeled 1 small green apple, cored & sliced Juice from 1/2 lemon 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated 2 scoops vanilla protein 1 tsp flax seeds GREEN BERRY BLAST SHAKE 2 scoops Arbonne Protein Powder 1 organic cucumber, peeled if not organic 1 c organic berries (blueberries, rasberries, or black berries) fresh or frozen 1/2 organic apple 3-4 organic dark green leaves (collards, swiss chard, or kale) 1 - inch chunk organic ginger root 1/2 organic lemon 1 organic avocado 2-3 drops stevia (optional) Cut the cucumber and apple in chunks. Place the cucumber, apple and berries in a blender and process until smooth. Chop the greens and ginger and add to the blender along with the juice of half a lemon and process until smooth. Add the protein powder & an avocado and process until well blended. MISC. SMOOTHIES CINNAMON BUN PROTEIN SHAKE* P a g e 16
1 scoop Arbonne's Vanilla protein powder 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 cup 1% milk or almond milk 3 ice cubes Blend in blender until smooth. CARROT CAKE* 8 oz. carrot juice 1/2 can pumpkin puree 1/2 tsp. cloves 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 2 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder Combine in blender & blend. SNICKERDOODLE* 2 scoops Arbonne vanilla Protein 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 TBSP agave nectar 8 oz. Plain Almond Milk Blend until smooth. NUTTY APPLE CINNAMON ARBONNE PROTEIN SHAKE 2 scoops of Arbonne protein powder 1 scoop of Arbonne fiber (optional) 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk, may add ice and water ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce or ½ sour green apple, sliced Cinnamon to taste 1 tbsp raw pecans, slivered or sliced raw almonds BIRTHDAY CAKE 2 scoops Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder 1 TBSP Unsweetened Cocoa P a g e 17
1/2 tsp Vanilla 1/2 tsp Butter Flavor extract 8 oz. Plain Almond Milk Blend until smooth. TIZZIE SHAKE* Prepare the night before: Brew 1 cup detox tea and add 1 citrus fizzie tab. Cool and refrigerate overnight 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1 scoop fiber 6-8 ice cubes Vanilla almond milk or vanilla rice dream to desired consistency. May add juice of slice of lemon to pop the flavor! ANGEL FOOD 2 scoops Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder 1/2 tsp coconut extract 1/2 tsp vanilla 8 oz. Almond milk Blend until smooth. EGGNOG SHAKE* Vanilla unsweetened almond milk (1/2 cup or more to taste) 2 scoops Arbonne Vanilla protein powder 1 scoop Arbonne Fiber 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free is available) 1/4 tsp rum extract 1/4 tsp allspice 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp clove 1/2 tsp cinnamon Use blender or Arbonne s Shaker cup to mix. P a g e 18
WHITE PEPPERMINT SHAKE 1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1 scoop fiber 2-3 drops peppermint flavoring (taste after each drop) Coconut milk, vanilla almond milk, or vanilla rice dream to desired consistency Option: May add ¼to 1/2c Greek yogurt to shake mixture before liquids added Sharon Dickson MOCHA FRAPPACCINO* 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1scoop chocolate protein powder 1 scoop fiber 4 oz decaf coffee Add 2 shakes of cinnamon on top Coconut milk (or coconut milk creamer) to suit Thanks to NVP Michael Anderson and EAM Chris Buchanan Simply Fit Note: *Add (or even better 4 coffee ice cubes instead of 4 oz coffee) for your frap! RED NAVAL SMOOTHIE 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1 scoop fiber Juice from 1 large red naval orange Orange zest(may add orange flavoring if desired) Coconut milk to desired consistency Top with shaved coconut! ALMOND JOY 8 oz Almond milk 2 scoops Vanilla protein 1 scoop fiber 1/2t coconut extract 1T cocoa powder P a g e 19
*May use and coconut milk to make a frosty drink! PISTACHIO DREAM 2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 avocado 6-8 ice cubes Courtesy of Arbonne GTC 2014 PEANUT BUTTER MONKEY 2 scoops of Arbonne Chocolate Protein Powder 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost ½ medium banana 1 Tbsp almond butter 1 tsp ground flax seed 8 oz. water 6-8 ice cubes Courtesy of Arbonne GTC 2014 NOTE: THOSE WITH AN * ARE COMPLIANT WITH ARBONNE S 30 DAYS TO FEELING FIT PLAN. P a g e 20