It’s easy to ensure you and your family start the day with a protein-rich breakfast by making these healthy chocolate shakes. Protein provides energy to stay motivated through the morning, increases alertness and supports a healthy metabolism.
Our protein-rich breakfast shakes vary each morning and sometimes we’ll try something new. But these are our go-to favorites for a delicious and nutritious start to our day.
Making a Healthy Chocolate Shake
Step 1: Fill a blender with 8 oz of whole milk or almond milk (or other nut milks, if prefered) for each person you are making a chocolate shake for.
Step 2: Choose the type of protein you prefer and add it to the blender.
Protein Option #1 Add one scoop of ‘Chocolate Beef Protein Isolate’ for each serving. This brand has just the right amount of sweetness without being overloaded with sugar. It’s all natural and hormone-free. We love that it’s not grainy and it blends well.
Protein Option #2 If vegetarian is preferred, add one scoop of ‘Living Fuel, Living Protein’ for each serving. The protein is derived from brown rice and yellow peas. It also includes fiber, prebiotics, probiotics and enzymes.
There is no chocolate or sweetener in this protein mix, so you’ll need to add your own. Add 1 Tablespoon of Cocoa Powder for every two servings, and 1 Tablespoon of Living Fuel’s Therasweet (this is a sugar-substitute derived from berries and fruits) for every two servings.
Protein Option #3 Another vegetarian option is to add one scoop of ‘Kura, Be Alive, Sea Salt Chocolate’. The protein is derived from sunflowers, peas and pumpkin. It also includes a variety of vitamins and minerals, probiotics, prebiotics, and antioxidants sourced from superfoods.
The chocolate flavor falls a little flat with this one, so I recommend adding cocoa powder, along with a sweetener to appeal to kid’s tastes. Add 1 Tablespoon of Cocoa Powder for every two servings, and 1 Tablespoon of Living Fuel’s Therasweet (this is a sugar-substitute derived from berries and fruits) for every two servings.
Step 3: Blend and serve! If you or your kids are headed out the door and need it on-the-go, pour each shake into lidded cups.
If you’re sitting down for a meal, include a bowl of oatmeal or other grains, along with fresh fruit.
Chocolate Shake Variations:
A) If someone isn’t feeling well, add powdered vitamin C to the blender before mixing.
B) Add a frozen banana while blending. for a creamier shake.
C) Add greens to the shake for excellent brain fuel and a super-charged start to the day. We like ‘Amazing Grass, Green Superfood, Chocolate’.
Enjoy!