Mega Smoothie

I love milkshakes, but drinking them on a regular basis isn’t really conducive to a healthy lifestyle or a lean physique. But lucky for you (and me), I have created a healthy version that will make you think that you are drinking the real thing. Not only does it taste great, but it is very versatile, so you can use it in lieu of breakfast or for any of other your meals throughout the day. Unlike many of the wimpy, watered-down smoothie recipes out there, this one will keep you satisfied until it’s time for your next feeding.

If you’re feeling wild ‘n crazy, you can swap the strawberries for (gasp) blueberries.  Doing so will just add a couple grams of carbs to the carb count.  For those of you big boys who need more carbs or want to use this post-workout, you could use a banana or about 4 ounces of pineapple to accomplish your goals.

Again, leaving out the lecithin, flax seeds, and even the oats is an option; but if you do that, don’t run around bragging that you’re downing a Mega Smoothie. 

 Ingredients

• 12 oz Fat-Free Carb Countdown Dairy Beverage
• 140g Frozen Strawberries
• 1 tbsp Oats
• 1 tbsp Fat-Free Plain Yogurt
• 2 tbsp Fat-Free Cottage
• 1 tbsp Lecithin Granules
• 1 tbsp Ground Flax Seeds
• 1 scoop of protein powder (I’d opt for Strawberry, but Vanilla works well, too.)
• 4 packets of Splenda (to taste)
• ¼ tsp Morton’s Lite Salt

 Directions

• Add ingredients to a blender
• Blend
• Drink

 Nutrition Value

• 410 Calories
• 52g Protein                 
• 30g Carbs
• 5g Fat

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Mega Smoothie Recipe