Recipe
The Best DIY Protein Shake To Get Fit This Summer.
Fitness has been on everyone's mind since the turn of the year. Most resolutions to stay fit last a few months. But keeping in shape is expensive, especially for broke college kids( ya hear me, student loans??!). Why spend so much money when you could make a healthy and delicious shake right at home?
This easy-to-make shake will happily replace your meals (if you're super busy), while still keeping you full for long. Moreover it is super cheap and ingredients are all readily available.
THE 10 MINUTE PROTIEN SHAKE
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 50 grams Oats
- 2 tbsp Peanut butter
- 2 tbsp Flax seeds
- 4-5 raisins
- 500 ml Skimmed Milk
- 1 cup greek yogurt - flavoured or natural
- Blender with a lid to avoid milkshake on your walls
- 1 banana - optional
- Fruits and berries - optional
Step 1
Close the lid and grind the mix till a powder is obtained.
Step 2
Empty your greek yogurt into the blender. If you have bananas and berries, now would be the time to add them.
Cover the blender and secure it.
Step 3
Step 4
NOW WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT?
For those wondering, Here's what the shake contains :
1. CARBOHYDRATES : 90-95 g
2. PROTEINS : 25-30 g
3. FATS : 25-30 g
Calories : 600-700 calories
Apart from this, its an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Flax seeds contain Omega-3 which has heart-healthy effects. So basically, this shake is healthy for your body and your heart and it doesn't dent your wallet.
For the ones who have a sweet tooth, you could always add honey to it. Another option is adding flavoured yogurt to mix it up and you could even add instant coffee powder to make it similar to cold coffee.
So go ahead and explore your shake. Be creative, make different combinations and eat healthy.
Get up and #maketheshake.