Who knew vegetables could taste so good in a shake? We are all big fans of canned pumpkin. Most people think of it only as a filling for pie, but it is actually one of the easiest and inexpensive ways to add more vegetables to your diet. This protein shake recipe will make you think a pumpkin pie fell into the blender when you weren’t looking! p.s. If you can use Lean Latte instead of Vanilla Ice Cream Lean ‘n Complete to have a Pumped-Up Pumpkin Latte!!!
Calories: 360 Protein: 35 g Total Carbs: 20 g (10 g net) Fiber: 10 g Fat: 20 g
Lean base of protein: 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream Lean ‘n Complete, 1/4 cup egg whites (from carton)
Liquid base: 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut milk
Lean Carb Sources: 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
“Lean” Fat Sources: 1/4 cup walnuts, (and coconut milk – see above)
* Extras: 1/2 tsp of pumpkin spice (add more if needed)
Directions
- Throw all ingredients into blender and zooz up till smooth consistency.
- (Optional) – add a small amount of light whipped cream on top and sprinkle extra pumpkin spice.
- Vitamin A is for AWESOME!
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