5 Healthy Protein Shakes for St. Patricks’ Day

By: Tayler Glenn

Just because St. Patrick’s Day is usually celebrated with green beer doesn’t mean there’s no other way to jump in on the fun! Grab your favorite TLS® Shake and get ready to toast your St. Patrick’s Day luck with one of these 5 healthy protein shakes!

Not only are these TLS® Shakes the perfect color for all of your St. Patty’s Day celebrations, but they’re also packed with nutrients and protein! So, raise a pint of your favorite TLS® Shake below, and drink to a year of crushing those health + wellness goals.

 

Irish Coffee Shake

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Don’t let the name fool you – there’s no Jameson or Bailey’s in this glass! We swapped your average coffee with green coffee for its antioxidants + chlorogenic acid, a natural compound that has been linked to weight loss, and tossed in a few other heart-healthy ingredients for one of our favorite healthy protein shakes!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Serves:  Makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz collard greens or spinach
  • 5 oz grapes
  • 1 pear, chopped
  • 3 T rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp. green coffee
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 svg. TLS® Whey Shake – Vanilla 
  • 1 cup ice

Directions:

  • Blend & enjoy!

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Lucky Chai

 

Oh, the chai latte. Delicious, spicy, and soul-warming….until you read the nutrition label!  If you’re heading out to celebrate and need a healthy swap (and a reason not to stand in line for 10 minutes), then whip up a few healthy protein shakes and hit the road!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Serves: Makes 1 serving

Ingredients: 

  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 svg. TLS® Whey Protein – Vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 scoop natural almond butter
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

  • Blend + enjoy!

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Leprechaun’s Dream

 

You scream, I scream, we all scream for Leprechaun’s Dream! This fantastically creamy and indulgent shake is going to make it so much easier to skip out on those finger foods at the bar. Just blend these ingredients and toss them into a couple insulated mugs for a few healthy protein shakes that crush cravings at any time of day!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Serves: Makes 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup canned coconut milk
  • 1 cup frozen spinach
  • 4-5 large ice cubes
  • ½ medium banana
  • 1 svg. TLS® Whey Protein – Vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa nibs
  • Unsweetened almond milk, to taste

Directions:

  • Blend, adding almond milk to thin until it’s at your desired consistency
  • Add to glass or insulated mug and enjoy!

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Adrenal Pot O’ Gold

 

This recipe is a great one for that post-St. Patrick’s Day mood where you just want to stay curled up in bed all day. With tons of adrenal-friendly vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, this recipe on our list of healthy protein shakes is going to have you up and moving in no time.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Serves: Makes 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup water or coconut water
  • 1 cup stemmed kale leaves
  • 1 green apple, cored
  • 1 orange, peeled
  • 1 small piece of ginger, peeled
  • 1 tsp spirulina powder
  • 1 svg. TLS® Whey Protein – Vanilla

Directions:

  • Blend until smooth then remove any large orange fibers that remain
  • Pour + enjoy!

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Snickerdoodle Shamrock Shake

 

Finish a day of fun with a delicious, creamy, nutrition-packed shake! What better way than one that tastes like Snickerdoodle cookies?!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Serves: Makes 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1 svg. TLS® Whey Protein – Vanilla
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/2 small avocado
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • Splash of butter extract, optional

Directions:

  • Blend until smooth + enjoy!

 

 

 

Hurry over to TLSslim.com to order your shake today!