By: Tayler Glenn
If you’re like most, it’s easy to gain 5 or so pounds between Thanksgiving and the New Year. But, not this year! Armed with these delicious, healthy holiday shakes, those leftovers don’t stand a chance. Check them out and see which TLS® recipes can help you stay on the healthy track this Christmas!
TLS® Christmas Cappuccino
This healthy holiday cappuccino has an added boost of protein + nutrients, thanks to the TLS® Shakes. Just top it with a cloud of coconut milk foam and a dash of cinnamon to make it just right for the holidays!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 servings TLS® Shake – Vanilla
- 7 oz. coconut milk
- 7 oz brewed coffee
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Method:
- Combine TLS® Shake, coffee, vanilla extract, and spices until well-mixed.
- Heat in medium saucepan on medium until steamy, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, blend coconut milk in blender until light and foamy
- Divide hot coffee mixture into 2 mugs, top each with half of the coconut milk foam
- Sprinkle with a dash of ground cinnamon
Enjoy!
Gingersnap Cookie TLS® Shake
This is one of our favorite healthy holiday shakes since this breakfast recipe requires only a few basic ingredients and about 2 minutes of your time! It’s one of those great grab-and-go options when you need something filling and fast!
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Serves: Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 cups ice
- 1/2-1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 svg. TLS® Shake – Vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp. cloves
- pinch of salt
Method:
- Place all ingredients in a blender and process until thick and smooth.
- Garnish with toppings (crumbled cookie, sprinkles, toasted hazelnuts) if desired.
- Serve immediately
Enjoy!
Candy Cake Protein Shake
With just the right balance of flavor and health, this one of our healthy holiday shakes tastes like a candy cane dream come true! Minus all the corn syrup and artificial ingredients, of course.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves: Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 tsp. chia seeds
- 1 svg. TLS® Shake – Vanilla
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10 oz. unsweetened almond milk
- 4-5 ice cubes
Method:
- Blend the ingredients together until smooth
- If needed, thicken or thin by adding more ice or almond milk
- Top with crumbled mini candy cane
Enjoy!
Butternut Chai Protein Paradise
We’re all about festivity, but sometimes you need a break from minty treats. This shake’s got the natural, sweetness of butternut squash with the complementing spices of chai, cinnamon, and nutmeg!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves: Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup canned butternut squash
- 1 svg. TLS® Shake – Vanilla
- 1 Tbsp nut butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- dash ground clove
- 1/2 cup kale
- 10 oz. unsweetened coconut milk
- 7-8 ice cubes
Method:
- Blend the ingredients together until smooth
- If needed, thicken or thin by adding more ice or almond milk
- Top with cinnamon
Enjoy!
Sugar Cookie Protein Shake
Not the sugar-loaded kind, we promise! Sugar cookies are probably one of the most commonly found cookies during the holidays, so why not take turn it into a muscle-building protein shake?
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves: Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 svg. TLS® Protein Shake – Vanilla
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. butter extract
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
- Crushed ice
Method:
- Add ingredients to blender, blend.
- Top with sprinkles and cinnamon
Enjoy!
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