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Minggu, 16 Juni 2013

Recipes for Meal Replacement Drinks

A sit-down meal isn't always an option. You can choose a healthy alternative to a meal instead of picking up fast food or grabbing a candy bar. Homemade meal replacements offer variety from having the same protein shakes repeatedly and usually can be made with just a few ingredients.

Banana Bread Shake

    The banana bread shake is a healthy homemade alternative to a prepared meal replacement shake. You will need two scoops of whey protein, one banana, 1/2 cup of cooked oatmeal, 3/4 cup of bran flakes, a bottle of water and a small amount of brown sugar to sweeten the mix. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. This is much healthier than eating banana bread but can satisfy that craving for morning cake.

Fruit Meal Replacement Drink

    For this smoothie you will need 1 cup of skim or low-fat milk, 1/4 cup of nonfat dry milk, 1/4 cup Splenda or other artificial sweetener, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, a dash of nutmeg, one peeled orange, one cored and quartered apple, one cup of frozen mixed fruit and one cup of spinach. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour immediately into two tall glasses to share and enjoy.

Chocolate Coffee Shake

    This meal replacement drink is good for coffee lovers. You will need 2 cups of Alpine Milk Chocolate Protein Delite, 1 cup of skim milk, five ice cubes, 1 cup of water and a spoonful of instant coffee. Mix all of this together in a blender and drink. The added caffeine from the coffee will give you an extra boost.

Create Your Own

    You can create your own meal replacement drinks by following a few simple ideas. The base for your shake will be a protein powder. The best choices are whey protein, egg white or soy proteins. Then choose a liquid, being careful to pay attention to sugars. Soy, rice and almond milk are all good choices. You can use yogurt if you would like a thicker shake. Next, choose additional ingredients for flavor and sweetening--again, watch the sugar. Good choices include honey and fruit. Experiment with different fruit and vegetables to find something that you enjoy.

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