The Tropical Breeze Protein Shake
The Tropical Breeze Protein Shake:
Can’t quite feel the breeze from your home gym or office without-a-view? This easy, breezy protein shake will give you the feeling of an island vacay without the piña colada pounds.
Ingredients:
1 scoop low-carb vanilla protein powder
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup diced pineapple
Ice cubes (optional)
Directions: Blend the protein powder, coconut milk, pineapple, and ice (if desired) until creamy. Serve with a tiny umbrella for an extra festive feel!
NOTE: When buying or blending any protein shake, it’s always important to read your labels because the macro count can vary greatly from brand-to-brand or product-to-product. In this recipe, you can expect an approximate macro range of:
Protein: 20-30 grams (protein powder: 20-30g, coconut milk: 0-1g, pineapple: negligible)
Carbs: 13-22 grams (protein powder: 3-5g, coconut milk: 0-2g, pineapple: 10-15g)
Fat: 4-6 grams (protein powder: often < 1g, coconut milk: 4-5g, pineapple: < 1g)