I have to start this post by stating that this shake is NOT as delicious as a chocolate shake that will make you forget that amazing, smooth flavor that only sugar and fat can bring.  However, I will say that this shake is a pretty darn good alternative when you are trying to shed a few pounds and will definitely feel you up for many hours.  Definitely a go to in my arsenal of healthy recipes when I am trying to shed a few lbs.

Healthy Protein Shake
serves 1

Ingredients

• One scoop protein powder (for this recipe, the protein powder I use is 100 calories per scoop – I also used chocolate for this recipe, but any flavor would work)
• 1/2 frozen, ripe banana (if you don’t have a frozen one, no worries a fresh one will work also :))
• 1 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup crushed ice
• 1 T. light peanut butter (I used a brand called Better N Peanut Butter that I found at Trader Joe’s.  I should also add that this should be called, “Better N No Peanut Butter At All” because it has 50% fewer calories, but isn’t as dynamite as the real thing)

Directions
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth & frothy.

200 calories, 2 grams fat & 15 grams protein*

*Please note that protein comes from my protein powder that I used, which was the GNC Be Buff brand.  I used chocolate, but couldn’t find that variety online.  Click here for the link to the vanilla bean.