Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake

I have found great success in drinking protein shakes and weight loss.

Time: 2 minutes, Servings: 1

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 2 tsp natural peanut butter
• 2 no-calorie sweetener packets
• 1 scoop Beverly International UMP Chocolate
• 5-8 ices cubes or 1 cup crushed ice

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed for 1 minute.  Pour into a large glass and enjoy your healthy high protein shake!

Calories: 245, Fat: 7g, Carbs: 16, Fiber: 2g, Protein: 23, Sugars: 10

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Pina Colada Protein Smoothie

Pina Colada Protein Smoothie

This Pina Colada Smoothie is delicious and adds protein to keep you feeling full!

Servings: 1, Time: 2 minutes

• ¼ cup pineapple juice, cold
• 1 scoop vanilla UMP (Beverly International UMP Vanilla Protein Powder)
• 3 tbsp sugar-free calorie-free coconut syrup
• 1 tbsp canned crushed pineapple in sugar-free juice (if you can find)
• 1 cup crushed ice or 5 to 8 ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender with ½ cup water. Blend until desired consistency and enjoy!

Calories: 176, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 18g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 10.5g, Protein: 21.5g

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Tara’s No Cook Protein Bars

Tara’s No-Cook Protein Bars

Special thanks to Tara Arellano for submitting this amazing recipe! Find out more about Tara at the bottom of this recipe.

Prep Time: 2 minutes, Servings: 6 bars

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 1 1/2 cup dry oats
• 2 scoops chocolate whey protein
• 2 Tbsp. flaxseeds
• 1 cup nonfat dry powdered milk
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup raisins/cranberries

1. Spray 8 by 8 pan with cooking spray

2. Combine oats, protien, flaxseeds, dry milk

3. In separate bowl, whisk PB, water, vanilla.  Add this to dry ingredients and make sticky dough.

Add raisins/cranberries last.

4. Using wet hands or spatula sprayed with cooking spray- spread evenly into pan. Freeze for 1 hour or refridgerate for several hours and cut and enjoy.

Calories: 162, Fat: 4g, Protein: 18g, Carbs: 22g, Sugars: 9g, Fiber: 5g

Tara is a bikini and model competitor who just placed in the Top 5 at the recent Fitness America Show in Las Vegas.  Tara is a registered nutritionist and a member of the Iron Divas New Mexico Team. (Picture: Tara competing at the Fitness America Show.)

Beverly UMP Protein Pancakes

Beverly UMP Protein Pancakes

A special thanks to Amy Steins for this wonderful Beverly International UMP recipe! These are so yummy for breakfast or just about any time of the day.

Prep Time: 2 minutes, Cook Time: 2 minutes, Servings: 1

2-3 egg whites
1 scoop Beverly International UMP vanilla
1 pkt splenda
cinnamon to taste
1/2 cup oats (whole)

Using a non-stick skillet, spray with non-stick cooking spray and turn on medium to low heat. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl and pour contents into pan in the shape of 1-2 pancakes. Optional, top with sugar-free syrup and Enjoy!

Calories: 260, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 26g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 20g, Fiber: 4g

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