Hey thought since we all will be enjoying out holiday meals in a drink that maybe we could share some recipe ideas. I thought I heard someone mention an Eggnog Shake.

Congratulations. I am also being banded on December 5th.. Dont have any recipes yet but will keep my eyes open for something good.

Do they make a light eggnog? Could we use that and add protein powder to it during our soft stage? Just remember to not count it as a meal but as a beverage.

I have mentioned it in other threads, but I will add it here. My Pumpkin Spice Protein shake.

I mixed canned pumpkin, vanilla yogurt, vanilla protein powder, a small amount of milk, packet of Splenda, ice and cinnamon. It is so yummy!

I have mentioned it in other threads, but I will add it here. My Pumpkin Spice Protein shake.

I mixed canned pumpkin, vanilla yogurt, vanilla protein powder, a small amount of milk, packet of Splenda, ice and cinnamon. It is so yummy!

That sounds yummy like a pumkin pie.

Found this on smoothie recipes : Fruit smoothies Recipe: Healthy Smoothies

Christmas Eggnog Smoothie

• 4 ice cubes
  
• 1 cup Water
  
• 1 scoop Fat Flush Vanilla whey Protein
  
• 1 envelope Stevia Plus
  
• 1 egg
  
• 1/4 t. each nutmeg,(Phase 3) ginger, cinnamon
  

Blend till smooth, pour and sprinkle a bit of nutmeg on top.

I found this one also.

Pumpkin Protein shake (Pumpkin Protein Shake)

Bring autumn into your day with this dessert in a glass! It has a few more calories and is more substantial than a regular protein shake, so it’s definitely a meal replacement! -Linda

1 cup Water

1/4 cup fat-free half & half

1 scoop Perfect Natural Isopure Vanilla protein powder

1/4 cup pure pumpkin puree

1/4 cup frozen sugar-free whipped topping, thawed

2-3 tablespoons Splenda Granular

1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon each ginger and cloves)

6 ice cubes

In a blender combine the water, half & half, Isopure Vanilla, pumpkin, whipped topping, Splenda, spices, and ice cubes. Process until smooth and thick. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. Makes one serving.

Per Serving: 220 Cal; 25 g Protein; 5 g Tot Fat; 14 g Carb; 2 g Fiber; 6 g Sugar; 140 mg Sodium

Here are some really great ideas especially the gingerbread one

Creamsicle: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz Water + 1 scoop vanilla Protein powder + 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 packet Splenda.

chocolate Cherry Delight: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop chocolate protein powder + 3/4 cup frozen cherries + 2 skim milk ice cubes

Peanut Butter Cup: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop chocolate protein powder + 1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter

coffee Lovers Delight: Blend 8 oz skim milk + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 Tbsp. instant decaf coffee + 1/2 tsp. vanilla + 1 packet Splenda

Mocha Java: Blend 8 oz skim milk + 1 scoop chocolate protein powder + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 Tbsp. instant decaf coffee + 1 packet Splenda

Almond Delight: Blend 8 oz skim milk + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 Tbsp. instant decaf coffee + 1/2 tsp. almond extract + 1 packet Splenda

strawberry Shortcake: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 cup frozen strawberries + 1 packet Splenda.

Gone Bananas: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + small frozen banana + 1 packet Splenda.(Hint: when bananas start to get brown spots, slice and store in freezer baggie for use in future smoothies)

My friend sent me these ideas and they are all fabulous

Mango Mama: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 cup frozen mango cubes + 1/2 banana + ice

Eggnog Bliss: Blend 8 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + pinch of pumpkin pie spice or vanilla + 2 pinches allspice + 1/4 tsp. rum extract + 2 frozen skim milk cubes

Gingerbread Man: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1 graham cracker + 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract + 2 frozen skim milk cubes I LOVE this one it taste like the season)

Pina Colada: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 banana + 1 frozen OJ cube and 1 frozen pineapple juice cube + 1/4 tsp. coconut extract

Pumpkin Pie In the Sky: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 cup canned pumpkin + 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice + 1/2 cup frozen butternut squash.This is a Winnner!!!

Super low cal protein shake recipes

Dreamy Creamsicle: Blend 8 oz (flat) diet orange soda + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 4 frozen lowfat vanilla yogurt cubes (only 150 calories!)

Cherry Pie: Blend 8 oz (flat) diet cherry soda + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + ice (This one only has ~100 calories!)

Thanks so much for the recipes guys. Can't wait to get banded and give them a try!

Here's one that I found on low carb recipes beverages that I thought sounded kind of like a holiday mint shake!

GRASSHOPPER Protein shake

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:05

Categories : 0-5G Low Carb Beverages

Beverages-shakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 scoops Whey Protein Isolate -- vanilla

1/3 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup Water

DaVinci sugar free creme de menthe syrup

12 ice cubes -- (12 to 15)

Dump everything in the blender and pulse until smooth.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 274 Calories; 29g Fat (94.5% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 109mg Cholesterol; 40mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Non-Fat Milk; 6 Fat.

Wow! These sound really good! Makes me think this all won't be so bad after all....

One suggestion for the Grasshopper smoothie - instead of heavy cream, might try fat free half and half. You will probably get the same consistency with a lot less fat (good for the liver...)

Yea!! These sound amazing! Gald to know I will have a variety!

Yeah when I first read about the use of the heavy cream my first thought was to use half n half also or even milk.

Yeah when I first read about the use of the heavy cream my first thought was to use half n half also or even milk.

FF yogurt mixed with skim milk would give a good consistency, too.

I have printed all these recipes off and will be collecting ingredients this week! I never thought of making ice cubes out of juices and/or milk...duh.

Whatever works!:smile2:

Here are some really great ideas especially the gingerbread one

Creamsicle: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz Water + 1 scoop vanilla Protein powder + 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 packet Splenda.

chocolate Cherry Delight: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop chocolate Protein Powder + 3/4 cup frozen cherries + 2 skim milk ice cubes

Peanut Butter Cup: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop chocolate protein powder + 1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter

coffee Lovers Delight: Blend 8 oz skim milk + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 Tbsp. instant decaf coffee + 1/2 tsp. vanilla + 1 packet Splenda

Mocha Java: Blend 8 oz skim milk + 1 scoop chocolate protein powder + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 Tbsp. instant decaf coffee + 1 packet Splenda

Almond Delight: Blend 8 oz skim milk + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 Tbsp. instant decaf coffee + 1/2 tsp. almond extract + 1 packet Splenda

strawberry Shortcake: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 cup frozen strawberries + 1 packet Splenda.

Gone Bananas: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + small frozen banana + 1 packet Splenda.(Hint: when bananas start to get brown spots, slice and store in freezer baggie for use in future smoothies)

My friend sent me these ideas and they are all fabulous

Mango Mama: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 cup frozen mango cubes + 1/2 banana + ice

Eggnog Bliss: Blend 8 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + pinch of pumpkin pie spice or vanilla + 2 pinches allspice + 1/4 tsp. rum extract + 2 frozen skim milk cubes

Gingerbread Man: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1 graham cracker + 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract + 2 frozen skim milk cubes I LOVE this one it taste like the season)

Pina Colada: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 banana + 1 frozen OJ cube and 1 frozen pineapple juice cube + 1/4 tsp. coconut extract

Pumpkin Pie In the Sky: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 cup canned pumpkin + 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice + 1/2 cup frozen butternut squash.This is a Winnner!!!

Super low cal Protein shake recipes

Dreamy Creamsicle: Blend 8 oz (flat) diet orange soda + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 4 frozen lowfat vanilla yogurt cubes (only 150 calories!)

Cherry Pie: Blend 8 oz (flat) diet cherry soda + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + ice (This one only has ~100 calories!)

What great ideas! The Dreamy Creamsicle sounds like my soon-to-be favorite :thumbup: