Homemade Chocolate Protein Shake

Still on the liquid phase of post-op. I did not like any of the chocolate Protein shakes on the maket, so I decided to make my own. I also don't like the idea of drinking anything that is non-perishable and has been sitting on the shelf for who knows how long. All have way too many chemicals and flavorings that are not natural. Yuk!!

My recipe has a total of 215 calories with 25 grams of protein.

1 cup Fat-free milk (80 calories) - you could also use Almond, Rice, or Soy milk if you prefer

high quality unsweetened powedered chocolate (not Hersheys!!, use a much better quality cocoa - it will have a higher Iron content) (30 calories, 2 Tbsp)

1 scoop NowFoods, unflavored protein isolate (105 calories, 25 grams of protein isolate)

1 or 2 packets of Truvia (to taste) or use other preferred sweetner (0 calories)

Heat up milk on stove and add the chocolate you want (if you prefer a lighter or darker flavor). Since the chocolate is without sugar, it is very low calorie. After whisking let it cool.

Once cooled, put in a blender, add scoop of NowFoods protein, packet(s) of Truvia or other sweetner, and ice. Blend until consistency of frapuccino. Yumm!!

Other option:

* If you want as a Mocha add a little coffee flavor extract.

* Make popscicles! Instead of blending ice, just divide the amount into popscicle trays and freeze. You will have a yummy chocolate protein pop.

I specifically like the Now Foods unflavored protein isolate because it dissolves in any liquid and adapts to any flavor. I ordered this protein from Amazon.com.