Protein Supershakes!
Your secret weapon to supercharge your nutrition & wellness every day.
You may associate protein shakes with lyra-clad gym fanatics or bicep-flexing body builders. But protein shakes are definitely NOT just for Arnie or hardcore gym enthusiasts. Although most people in the UK with a varied diet are likely to be meeting their minimum daily requirement of protein for basic health*, many of us could feel much better if we had more each day.**
Increased protein intake can:
- Optimise the benefits of protein for our well-being, including better recovery from exercise
- Help us feel more satisfied and fuller between meals, making us less likely to reach for unhealthy snacks
- Support optimal immune function
Bring on the protein supershakes!
Protein supershakes are a super-simple and delicious way for anyone to up their protein intake, as well as a great opportunity to add other healthy ingredients to make a nutrient-packed snack, breakfast or light meal on the go.
The basic supershake formula
To make a protein supershake combine the following in a blender:
- A high quality, clean ingredient protein powder
- Your chosen liquid, (e.g., water, milk, non-dairy alternative or a combination)
- Fresh or frozen fruit and/ or veggies
- Ice, (if not using frozen fruit/veggies)
- Optional added healthy fat such as peanut (or other nut) butter, frozen avocado, (now available at most supermarkets), or seeds, (e.g., chia, flax)
- Optional added ingredients such as oats, e.g., for a heartier breakfast smoothie
- Optional added nutrition supplements such as a high quality greens powder to boost your phytonutrient intake, (nutrients from fruit and veg), if you’re struggling to eat enough fruit and veg daily or a gut health supplement. All available from my Wellness Shop
Visit my Wellness Shop to browse a range of clean-ingredient, plant-based protein powders and other nutrition supplements to help you make the perfect supershake!
Try some of my favourite supershake recipes
Fire up your blender and try these delicious combos.
Blueberry Nut Bliss
- 1 serving Arbonne FeelFit Vanilla Protein Powder
- 300ml plant-based milk, (e.g., oat, soya)
- 100ml water
- 2 teaspoons nut butter, (e.g., peanut, almond)
- Small handful frozen blueberries
- Optional serving of Arbonne BeWell Superfood Greens powder and Gut Health Digestion & Microbiome Support, available from my Wellness Shop
Healthy Skin from Within
- 1 serving Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder
- 00ml plant-based milk, (e.g., oat, soya)
- 100ml water
- 2 teaspoons nut butter, (e.g., peanut, almond)
- Small handful frozen strawberries or raspberries
- Optional serving of Arbonne SkinElixir Collagen Builder and Gut Health Digestion & Microbiome Support, available from my Wellness Shop
Cheeky Monkey
- 1 serving Arbonne FeelFit Coffee or Vanilla Protein Powder
- 300ml plant-based milk, (e.g., oat, soya)
- 100ml water
- 2 teaspoons nut butter, (e.g., peanut, almond)
- 1 medium banana, pre-chopped and frozen
- Optional serving of Arbonne BeWell Superfood Greens powder and Gut Health Digestion & Microbiome Support, available from my Wellness Shop
Chocolate Avocado Dream
- 1 serving Arbonne FeelFit Chocolate Protein Powder
- 300ml plant-based milk, (e.g., oat, soya)
- 100ml water
- Small handful frozen avocado
- Optional serving of Arbonne BeWell Superfood Greens powder and Gut Health Digestion & Microbiome Support, available from my Wellness Shop
References:
*British Nutrition Foundation recommends that adults consume 0.75g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day. Source: https://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthy-sustainable-diets/protein/
** Source: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-protein