How to Make a High Protein Shake without A Blender

October 8th, 2009 at 02:48pm Kelly Engaldo

As a near vegetarian, it is hard for me to receive all the protein that my body needs.  Even if you are not a vegetarian, it is important to obtain 65 grams of protein per day (per the FDA for people consuming 2000 calories a day).   Protein is especially critical to our muscles.  The daily vitamin I take does not cover protein.  To supplement my protein intake, I love protein shakes.  While I was purchasing them at the health club, for the sake of price and convenience, I found a great way to combine what I need with what I love.  Let me share with you a quick, simple way, without the mess of a blender how I enjoy a protein shake.

1.       Purchase your favorite ice cream. 

My absolute favorite is Haagen Dazs Bailey®’s Irish Cream.  Perhaps this is the small percentage of Irish rising to the occasions?!

http://www.haagen-dazs.com/products/product.aspx?id=79

2.     Let stand a moment or IF your favorite ice cream is a little more solid, zap it in the microwave just for a few seconds.

3.       Pick your favorite large dish or large glass.  The wider the rim the better.  We need room to use a spoon to aggressively stir.

4.       Stir thoroughly. 

5.       Sprinkle on top of your softened ice cream s which you already stirred aggressively a soy protein powder such as EAS Soy Protein.  Vanilla works wonderfully with the Bailey®’s.  I use half of the recommended scoop.  This gives me my protein supplement with a little bit of taste of vanilla.

6.       Other recommendations:  My volunteer friend loves this vanilla soy protein (which we both purchased from Wal-Mart) with orange juice.  She says it tastes just like a dreamsicle (remember those wonderful orange and vanilla ice cream Popsicles®?!) – so that is next on my list to try.

7.       For more information on your needed daily intake of protein, here is a great article that details your ideal weight complete with calculations of the proper amount of grams per day :  http://www.indoorclimbing.com/Protein_Requirement.html

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