Shake recipes
- All one serving size
- Always place all the ingredients listed in a nutrabullet/thermomix/bullet etc and blend, then serve immediately.
- Please always place ice in the blender with citrus fruit juice to prevent oxidation.
- I usually have about 300mls water/liquid in my smoothie, but you don’t need to if you don’t want to. So each of these recipes can be altered to your liking. You can swap or eliminate spices if you’re not keen, but never alter the protein value – this is key for nourishing your body. The fats are for satiety.
BLACK FOREST BERRY CAKE SHAKE
Black forest cake is famous for its luscious dark chocolate and dark cherries. This version has sweet dark cherries and cocoa nibs that are 100% crushed cocoa bean.
If you aren’t able to find cocoa nibs, you can swap in unsweetened cocoa powder mixed with a touch of coconut oil.
Ingredients
1 serving protein powder
⅓ cup frozen cherries/Blueberries
¼ cup baby spinach
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup water
4 ice cubes
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon cocoa nibs (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
½ teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
squeeze lemon or lime
BLUEBERRY EYE-OPENER SHAKE
Wake up your senses with this blueberry and kale delight!
Ingredients
1 serving protein powder
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup blueberries
1 handful stem removed kale
1 tablespoon chia seed
2 teaspoons stevia (optional)
Lemon or lime
CARROT CAKE SHAKE
Carrots, orange and spice blend together for a carrot-cake lover’s dream breakfast. Cinnamon is not only a sweet-tasting spice, it packs plenty of antioxidant power and blood-sugar balancing properties.
Ingredients
1 serving protein powder
1 carrot, chopped
¼ cup skin-on apple, chopped
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup water
4 ice cubes
1 tablespoon walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon orange zest
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg
CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SHAKE
Serving Craving chocolate? Adding some raw cocoa or cocoa powder to your shake will help!
Ingredients
1 serving protein powder
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup water
½ cup frozen raspberries
1 large handful raw baby spinach
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chia seed
2 teaspoons stevia (optional)
Ice and lemo
CHOCO-NUTTER SHAKE
Serving This rich chocolate shake combined with almond butter will delight your senses and help keep your cravings at bay.
Ingredients
1 serving protein powder
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup water
ice
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 heaping tablespoon raw cacao or cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chia seed
COCONUT CHAI SHAKE
Chai tea, fragrant with spices, is popular worldwide because of the warming, comforting taste from cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. Not only do these spices tickle your taste buds, they contain vital minerals, like manganese and calcium, plus a wide array of detoxifying compounds.
Ingredients
1 serving protein powder
1 carrot, chopped
½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup water
¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
4 ice cubes
2 tablespoons chia seeds
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cardamom or nutmeg
MINT CHOCOLATE CRUNCH SHAKE (my favourite)
Fresh mint and chocolate make a sweet, refreshing treat. Fatty, rich avocado gives this shake an appealing ice cream-like texture that you can ramp up with a fun crunch of chopped almonds.
Ingredients
1 serving protein powder
⅓ cup skin-on apple, chopped
⅓ cup avocado, (half avocado)
½ cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
2 cups water
ice cubes
2 sprigs fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon unsalted almonds, chopped (optional)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cocoa nibs (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
MANGO NUTMEG SHAKE
Have a mango breakfast that offers the warming spice of nutmeg.
Ingredients
1 serving protein powder
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup water
½ cup frozen mango
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon chia seeds
RASPBERRY LIME SHAKE
Instead of unsweetened almond milk, this shake uses chilled green tea as its base. The green tea helps kickstart your metabolism. The raspberry and spinach provide your body with additional nourishing nutrients.
Ingredients
1 serving protein powder
1 cup chilled green tea plus some added water to your liking (or teaspoon matcha green tea)
½ cup frozen raspberries
Juice and zest from ½ lime
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 large handful raw baby spinach
2 teaspoons stevia (optional)
SALTED DARK CHOCOLATE SHAKE
If sweet and salty is your thing, this shake has your name on it! Chia adds thickness and crunch. Dark chocolate, a powerful superfood, is being studied as a high-powered nutrient for memory support.
Ingredients
1 serving protein powder
½ cup kale, chopped
½ cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
1 cup water
4 ice cubes
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 tablespoons chia seeds
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons cocoa nibs
