Shakeology=bad, need smoothie recipes please!

hawilliams78

After some convincing from a coworker, I joined Beachbody last month. I have free access to all workouts for a year, and I received a free month of Shakeology. So I love the workouts, and the Shakeology tastes decent, but I am getting "horrible side effects". Looked at the ingredients, and it has chicory root fiber, which after research I found out it can give certain people "horrible side effects".

So my question - I like the idea of having my shake after a workout, instead of cooking breakfast. I need some good, uncomplicated smoothie recipes to replace the Shakeology.

TIA!!

Sp1tfire

https://dashingdish.com/recipe/key-lime-pie-protein-shake/

I've made this one numerous times and it's amazing every time!
When I make it it's around 330 calories (150 for protein powder, 100 for 2% cottage cheese, 35 for 1/2 a graham cracker (optional) and and optional 30 I add 2 tsp of brown sugar. I don't really worry about the few leaves of spinach I throw in and the lime juice cals. Would also be good with a spritz of whipped cream on top!

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Sp1tfire

suzannesimmons3 wrote: »

Why not just have food?

technically a smoothie is food! Just in extra convenient form

kathyrunsfast

Here are some good ones...

Green Monster
2 c fresh spinach (I used organic)
1T flax seed ground
1 - 1.5 c milk
1 banana
Put flax then spinach then banana then milk in blender (the weight holds down spinach) and blend on high 1 minute. Add ice and put on ice setting. Enjoy!

Protein Shake from Dashing Dish
Base for Shake:
1/2 cup FF Cottage Cheese (or 1 Cup Reduced Fat Greek Yogurt)1
1 scoop Protein powder (something that has around 100 calories per scoop - I love Designer Whey™ Protein Powder)
1-3 splenda
5-10 Ice cubes (depending on how thick you like it, use less for a thinner consistency)
1/2-1 cup water (alter this according to desired consistency)
Cottage cheese may sound strange, but TRUST me… this is what makes the ‘MILKSHAKE’ consistency! Also, if you are sensitive to dairy, you can use tofu to get the same consistency!
http://dashingdish.com/recipe/dashing-d ... ein-shake/
The above link will give you other flavor suggestions. Very helpful and delicious!

http://www.health.com/food/protein-shakes-without-protein-powder

This has several recipes that you could tweak that don't contain any powdered protein mix.

hawilliams78

Thank you, those all sound great! I would have never thought to try cottage cheese!

KetoneKraze

hawilliams78 wrote: »

After some convincing from a coworker, I joined Beachbody last month. I have free access to all workouts for a year, and I received a free month of Shakeology. So I love the workouts, and the Shakeology tastes decent, but I am getting "horrible side effects". Looked at the ingredients, and it has chicory root fiber, which after research I found out it can give certain people "horrible side effects".

So my question - I like the idea of having my shake after a workout, instead of cooking breakfast. I need some good, uncomplicated smoothie recipes to replace the Shakeology.

TIA!!

Have you tried or heard of Keto OS/MAX?

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lemurcat12

Do you want basically a protein shake or a smoothie, which I think of as more of a breakfast substitute -- more calories, with vegetables, fat, and protein?

My favorite recent smoothie:

protein powder (I'd use natural or vanilla)
coconut milk (any other milk or yogurt would work too, since this is quite low fat I like that either coconut milk or home made cashew milk will add a little)
cucumber
fennel
lots of kale, spinach would work too, but I like kale with these ingredients
melon

lucerorojo

I make a breakfast smoothie a few times a week. I put in 1/2 cup homemade almond milk, 1 banana, 2 tbsp. ground peanut butter (just the peanuts nothing else) and .5-1 tsp of unsweetened cocoa. If you want a sweeter taste, just use regular organic peanut butter spread (that has some oil and sugar in it),

GemstoneofHeart

I like a simple smoothie containing 1C almond milk, .75C mixed berries, half a banana, small handful of spinach, and a scoop of vanilla protein powder.

Cbean08

My favorite tastes like a peanut butter and jelly

6 oz unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop plain plant protein
1 small handful raw spinach
1/2 c berries of your choice
1 tbsp almond butter
squirt of vanilla extract
a few shakes of cinnamon
ice

canadianlbs

hawilliams78 wrote: »

"horrible side effects".

i am soooooooo curious . . . except when i think about it and the other half of my brain tells me that yeah, no, i actually probably don't want to know.

i'm insanely uninteresting with my smoothies. plain yogurt, vanilla whey protein power, and frozen berries. it was a wild and crazy ride when i allowed some bananas into my life for a [very] short time and my smoothies had that in them too.

ashbabe25

I drink this daily and from reviews I've read this is highly comparable to shakeology.

HeidiCooksSupper

I like a cup or two of soy milk, a serving of frozen cherries or blueberries and half a frozen banana. Can add protein powder, yogurt, etc. to this. Also some vanilla extract. Frozen bananas are a great smoothie sweetener. Let the bananas get ripe and peel them before you freeze them.

kips123

My fav is 1 cup frozen raspberries, 1/2 cup chocolate almond milk and 1 scoop of chocolate whey protein powder. Tastes like a chocolate raspberry milkshake. My dietitian advised a non-milk, non-soy diet thus the whey and almond milk.

gothchiq

I never recommend MLM products. I use Body Fortress protein. However if I want something more like dessert I put frozen strawberries in the food processor with some milk and some vanilla.

kshama2001

For breakfast: I have a single server coffee maker. I rehydrate the coconut by putting it in my mug and brewing the coffee on top of it. I do this the night before. I let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes, then add a few ice cubes, and put it in the frig. In the AM I add the chia seeds and protein powder, for a very fast, filling, and low calorie breakfast that also tastes yummy.

In the winter I just let it sit long enough for the coffee to cool to a point where the protein powder won't congeal.

Yesterday was a double smoothie day:

Sp1tfire

Cbean08 wrote: »

My favorite tastes like a peanut butter and jelly

6 oz unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop plain plant protein
1 small handful raw spinach
1/2 c berries of your choice
1 tbsp almond butter
squirt of vanilla extract
a few shakes of cinnamon
ice

mm saving this one!

timsla

Four scoops of dymatize ISO 100, some water, my own tears because food is just fuel now.
100 grams of protein 5 carbs 7 grams of pure sadness.
Take 30 seconds to make.

hawilliams78

Thank you all. For those that want to know - Shakeology contains chicory root fiber, which in some people causes gas, bloating or "gastrointestinal discomfort". I had the same issue when I tried taking gummy fiber supplements which are also chicory root fiber.

I'm really not that upset, I'm saving over $100 a month by switching.

So I ended up buying Quest protein powder, and now I plan to blend that with all of these great recipes.

Thanks again!

kikicooks

I think you can return it if its within 30 days.

TR0berts

1 banana
1/2 to 1 cup (your choice) frozen mixed berries
1 cup milk
1 scoop protein powder

lostsoulbbw

This is my go-to morning shake. It has all the protein I need to fuel my day and it is low carb and optionally vegan, if you follow that woe. (I am not vegan, but I do see the benefits of not eating meat and animal products all the time.)

Robin's Power Smoothie

1-2 cups of fresh baby spinach
half cup berries of your choice, (i.e. blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries, or a mix)
2 scoops of Purely Inspired Organic Protein
1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon of fresh minced ginger paste (in the produce section, in a tube, for convenience)
2 tablespoons of No Stir Organic Creamy Peanut Butter (the cheaper the better, as it will have less sugar)
1 cup of Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (the cheaper brands don't have caragheenan)
Ice to fill the rest of the container, but not over full (sometimes I don't add ice at all, esp if the berries are frozen)

I put this all in my Nutribullet and blend until smooth, but if you use a larger blender, you can add more ice.
The spinach, berries, and peanut butter give you the right low glycemic carbs. The cinnamon keeps your blood glucose in check, which helps fuel weight loss. The ginger helps with digestion and inflammation of your joints. The protein powder and peanut butter give you good protein. And you get the right fat with the peanut butter as well. And the best part? Tastes delish and keeps me full for at least 3-4 hours. And packed with natural vitamins and minerals. Tweak it how you like.

Hope this helps! Good Luck in your Journey!

psuLemon

There are a lot of good recipes on www.theproteinchef.co .. It's where I get a lot of my recipes from. Also www.questnutrition.com has some good smoothies.

TR0berts

2nd recipe:

1 banana
1 cup milk
1 scoop protein powder (chocolate preferred, but vanilla OK, too)
2 tbsp creamy peanut butter*


* I normally prefer chunky PB to eat, but I prefer creamy in smoothies.