Happy May Day everyone! Welcome to the season of “Oh crap! Only a few weeks before the pool opens for the summer! Why didn’t I do anything about this a month ago?!?!”
Being unwillingly dragged to the pool by my children is not my only fitness concern this first day of May. I am also training for a duathlon in July and a half marathon in October. Deep down, I know these races keep me working out hard and accountable to all who are cheering me on, but having trained for triathlons and half marathons before, I also know how much time it takes!
I am a much better couch potato than I am a runner, biker or swimmer 🙂
During these peak training months, it is so important that I am getting the proper amounts of protein to keep my muscles working hard. That is always a difficult thing for me because I am not a huge meat lover so I often use protein powder to supplement. While it seems like a simple concept, I really despise the taste of protein powder. I know I am not alone in my feelings, which is why I am so exited to share with you the main way I use protein powder! It is seriously the best recipe for a protein shake you will find….and I have tried many of them 🙂 I have one most days around 3:30 when my sweet tooth kicks in and I’m ready to attack any form of chocolate I can find!
Please give it a try and let me know what you think! As far as the nutritional numbers: Protein 38 g, Calories 400, Carbs 48 g, Fat 10 g
1. In a blender, or with a stick blender and a large cup, mix together all the ingredients until smooth. I like the banana to be frozen because it gives it more of a shake texture and temperature!
Author:Carole Jones
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 shake
Calories:341
Sugar:22g
Sodium:402mg
Fat:11g
Saturated Fat:3g
Unsaturated Fat:1g
Trans Fat:0g
Carbohydrates:39g
Fiber:6g
Protein:28g
Cholesterol:5mg
Carole Jones
Carole Jones is an Arizona-based cookbook author & food blogger. She's authored The 30 Minute Cooking From Frozen Cookbook and the self-published Take 5: Chicken e-cookbook. For the past 15 years, Carole has shared her culinary adventures cooking and baking for her six brutally honest children here on My Kitchen Escapades. Hot, crusty bread is Carole's love language, but her two adorable grandchildren are a close second. Yes, second. Don't judge.
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