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Peanuts & Berry Overnight Greek Yogurt Pick Me Up


Mason jar madness, these containers are too cute not to use for everything. I recently found a steal on vintage Ball jars at an estate sale. Garage saleing and picking is another one of my favorite past times. Buying more jars, just means more fun things to make in the perfect portioned food vessels. 

I have to admit that Plain Greek yogurt is one of my all time favorite proteins and when I put it in a mason jar it makes it ten times more enjoyable. I’m not sure if it is the seethrough glass, the sealable lid, the reusable container, or the fact it reminds me of canning vegetables and jam with my grandma. 

Serving size: one just for me (I am not a good sharer)



Ingredients: 

1 pint size mason jar

1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt

2 tablespoon of unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 1/2 teaspoons of chai seeds

1 teaspoon of ground Vietnamase cinnamon

2 tablespoon of peanut butter flavored protein powder 

1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

10 peanuts, spilt

Directions:

1. Place the first 5 ingredients in the mason jar and mix with a mini spatula. 

2. Top the yogurt mix with the blueberries. Finish with sprinkling the peanuts. Place the seal & lid on the jar. 

3. Place the jar in the refrigerator overnight. 

4. Before enjoying give the jar contents a good stir. 

Mocha Banana Peanut Butter Shake


It’s been hot and I cannot think of a better way to cool off than one of these shakes. Today I made a his and hers. These frosted beer glass are not just for beer!! 

This recipe yields 2 large shakes!  

Ingredients:

2 mini banana (aka Apple Bananas) or just one medium standard banana

2 TB of chocolate protein powder (100 calories per scoop) NSA

3 TB of peanut butter protein powder (or 2 TB PB2 powder)

1 cup cold chilled coffee 

1 cup unsweetened vanilla cashew milk (or any nut milk of the unsweetened variety)

Handful of ice (4-6 cubes) 

Directions:

1. In this order, place the milk, coffee and protein powders in the blender. Mix to incorporate the ingredients. 

2. Add the banana and purée the fruit. Lastly add the ice and pulse. Continue to pulse until you reach your desired consistency. 

Enjoy !



Banana Chocolate Protein Shake with Cocoa Nibs

This is a freshing drink after a long humid run. I added a banana for some thickness, extra fiber, and potassium. To top it off, I sprinkled cocoa nibs for an added flare. I have a new found love for cocoa nibs. 

Cocoa nibs packet some hefty antioxidants from the cacao bean which chocolate is harvested from! Not to mention they add a nice nutty texture with cocoa flavor, bonus no sugar. 
Ingredients:

1 scoop of chocolate protein powder (about 100 calories per scoop) 

1 cup vanilla almond cashew blend unsweetened milk (or any other unsweetened vanilla nut milk around 25-35 calories per serving)

1 medium banana

Handful of ice (5-6 cubes) 

A pinch of cocoa nibs

Directions:

1. Place the milk, & protein powder in blender, pulse a few times. Add banana and purée mixture. Add ice and allow the blender to work its magic. Mix until you reach the desired consistency you prefer. Pour into a fun glass and top cocoa nibs. Enjoy!