Protein Recovery Shake Popsicles!

lotusfromthemud

This might not be rocket science, but I've started to use popsicle molds to make post workout shake popsicles, and I am in heaven this hot, hot summer.

Essentially, the rule is, if you can drink it, you can freeze it, and after your workout you can feel like the ice cream man came! Any of your favorite protein shake recipes would work, but I think a banana is a necessary ingredient (gives the creamy texture and holds everything together). I've seen lots of recipes that involve sugar free pudding, but I try to stay away from sugar substitutes, so I've put these together.

here are a few I've made so far: (I have six popsicle molds, that hold a total of two cups)

Banana chocolate peanut butter: (sort of fudge-sicle-esque)
1 cup chocolate almond milk (unsweetened)
3 scoops of chocolate whey protein powder
two tablespoons chocolate peanut butter (or regular peanut butter + a tablespoon of cocoa)
one banana

and

Strawberry Banana Almond: (tastes remarkably like strawberry ice cream)
1 cup Vanilla almond milk (unsweetened)
1 cup strawberries
3 scoops vanilla protein powder
two tablespoons almond butter
one banana

and

Mango-banana-cheesecake:
1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 cup mango
1/2 banana
3 scoops protein powder (vanilla works best)

Put all ingredients in blender, blend. Pour into popsicle molds. Wait impatiently for them to freeze. Eat post workout.

They're around 125 calories a piece with the ingredients I used (depending on your protein powder choice, calories/fat/carbs would vary).

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bree5291

This is such a good idea! I don't know why I've never thought of this before. Sounds excellent for the summer. Thanks for the idea! :happy:

shellshalla

bump!

bjberry

It sounds fabulous! Thanks for the info. :drinker:

arewethereyet

thanks Viv for the recipes!

Sammie8706

That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing

jessmomof3

Oh my gosh! Why did I never think of that before??? I am sooo going to make up my own! I have the old Tupperware popsicle molds that my Mom used to use w/ fruit juice when I was a kid! :bigsmile: They will work perfect!

p1nkpr1ncess

Wow what a fab idea!! Can't wait to make some....just need some molds!
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