Shakeology FOOD recipes!

YUMMY & HEALTHY SHAKEOLOGY FOOD RECIPES!

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Chocolate Shakeology Pie

Ingredients:
1 container of tofu, silken or firm (12 oz) 1 and 1/2 c. chocolate shakeology 1/2 c. natural peanut butter 2 Tbsp unsweet Almond milk 1 pre-made pie crust (Graham Cracker crust is yummy)

Preparation:

Blend together the peanut butter,tofu,shakeology,and almond milk in a blender until smooth and creamy, adding more milk if necessary. Pour into the pie crust and refrigerate until firm ( 1-2 hours).

No-Bake Chocolate Shakeology Banana Cream Pie

Ingredients:
1 ready-to-use reduced-fat graham cracker crumb crust (8 oz.)
2-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 pkg.(4-serving size) JELL-O Banana Flavor Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Pudding
3 Scoops Chocolate Shakeology

Pour milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mix & Shakeology. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended. Spoon pudding mixture into crust. Top with banana slices
Refrigerate 3 hours or until set.

Here's the version of Healthy Fat-Burning Chocolate Shakeology Pudding:

(This recipe will make about 2-3 servings and is a great healthy dessert or late night snack)

Ingredients:

1/2 of a ripe avocado (soft to touch)
Approx 3 tablespoons of almond butter (preferably raw if possible)
Approx 1/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
2 heaping tablespoons of organic cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
1-2 serving of Shakeology (or to your desired sweetness level)

Put the avocado and almond butter into a bowl and mash together with a fork until smooth. Then add all of the other ingredients into the bowl and mix together vigorously until all is mixed and smooth.

If everything went right, the consistency will be similar to pudding... except normal pudding makes you fat with loads of sugar! My healthy pudding recipe will actually HELP you to burn fat, control cravings, and satisfy your body's need for micro-nutrients, protein, healthy fats, and fiber. If the pudding ends up too thick, simply add a bit more almond milk or coconut milk for more moisture. If you want to get a little wild and add some more nutrient-rich additions, feel free to add some chopped pecans, chia seeds, rice bran, or walnuts at the end. Feel free to share this delicious healthy recipe with your friends and family!

Gooey Shakeology Oatmeal Bar

Ingredients:

4 scoops Chocolate Shakeology
3 cups dry oatmeal
½ cup natural peanut butter
1 cup skim milk
1 dash cinnamon
½ tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

Preparation:

Mix all dry ingredients together, then add skim milk and vanilla to blend flavors. Add peanut butter and mix together really well with hands. After it’s all mixed, put mixture in an 8” x 8” pan. Place plastic wrap or wax paper on top of mixture and push evenly into pan to flatten. Refrigerate for 3 hours, then cut into squares. (Makes 9 bars.)

Chocolate Mocha Mousse

Ingredients:

1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1 Tbsp. instant coffee
¼ cup blueberries
2 egg whites
½ cup water

Preparation:
Mix water, blueberries, 1 scoop of Chocolate Shakeology, and instant coffee in a blender. Beat egg whites (with a whisk or electric beater) until stiff. Fold chocolate mixture slowly into egg whites, keeping as light and airy as possible. Pour into small bowl, garnish with more blueberries, and eat with a spoon. (Serves 1.)

Chocolate Shakeology and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients:
3 cups oatmeal
4 scoops chocolate Shakeology
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
dash cinnamon
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1 cup skim or almond milk
splash of vanilla

Mix all dry ingredients. Blend in milk and vanilla. Add peanut butter and hand mix. Pour into an 8×8 pan, press flat, refrigerate for 2-3 hours and cut into squares.

Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake Shakeology Shake

Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk
1 tbsp fat free/ sugar free cheesecake pudding mix
1/2 cup or 1 cup of blueberries
1 graham cracker
1 serving chocolate Shakeology
Ice to taste

Prep:

Place all ingredients in the blender & mix. Put in your favorite glass & ENJOY

Chocolate Peanut butter no-bake cookie balls

8 Tablespoons PB2 (low fat, high protein powdered peanut butter – details below)
3 Tablespoons Natural Peanut butter (w/flax seeds is the best!)
½ Cup Shakeology Protein Powder (Haven’t tried this with another brand of protein powder)
3 Tablespoons Raw Honey
½ Cup Quick Oats

DIRECTIONS:

Mix PB2 with water until it’s a paste like consistency. Mix all ingredients, including the PB2 mixture together in a mixing bowl. It make take some time to blend all of the ingredients together. If it’s too sticky, sprinkle in additional protein powder so that it’s a pretty dry/crumbly texture.

Next – Roll mixture into small individual balls (about a ping-pong ball size) and place on a wax sheet. Makes about 12 balls, 1 ounce each. Put in freezer until firm.

NUTRITION: (serving size 1 ball)

Calories: 80
Carbs: 10g
Fat: 2g
Protein: 7g

(now…to be honest..these taste even better when made with 6 tablespoons of PB2 and a 1/2 cup of natural peanut butter, but the calories and fat are higher. If you find my recipe above is too… well….chalky tasting…add the extra peanut butter and do a few more jumping jacks!)

PB2 is AMAZING for baking and protein shakes! 1.5 grams of fat, no additives..they just strip out the fat! When you order be sure to get a case as you’ll be going through it fast!

Kristin’s Shakeology No-Bake Cookie Balls:

Mix together:
2 cups quick oats
1/2 cup Agave nectar (may need to add more when mixing)
1 cup Reduced fat peanut butter (or almond butter)
1 1/2 cup Chocolate Shakeology (this is 4 ½ scoops or servings of Shakeology)
2 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 cup grated almonds OR 1/2 cup protein powder (suggest vanilla, toffee, or similar flavor)

Once mixed, roll into balls (about 1in.), roll balls in grated almonds (optional), and refrigerate if desired. Makes about 40 cookies.


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OPRAH AND SHAKEOLOGY!

Shakeology creator Darin Olien travels around the world to seek out the highest quality ingredients to be used in Shakeology.  In the May issue of O Magazine, Darin is joined by O's Editor in Chief as he travels and shares indepth information on what some of the ingredients are, why they're in Shakeology and how they can benefit YOU.  Go pick up the May issue of 'O' Magazine and read this excellent article today, it will change the way you look at food and hopefully inspire you to implement healthy choices like Shakeology into your daily routine.  To learn more about Shakeology, read user testimonies, ingredients, purchase and learn what over 100 physicians across the U.S. are saying about Shakeology CLICK HERE.  Below is a great little video that follows Darrin as he talks about some of the ingredients in Shakeology, check it out!  This is serious fitness for your insides..."the healthiest meal of the day"!

Shakeology no-bake cookies!

Try these for a healthy treat!

Mix together:
2 cups quick oats
1/2 cup Agave nectar (may need to add more when mixing)
1 cup Reduced fat peanut butter (or almond butter)
1 cup Chocolate Shakeology
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 cup grated almonds (optional) OR 1/4 cup protein powder (suggest vanilla, toffee, or similar flavor...optional)

Once mixed, roll into balls (about 1in.), roll balls in grated almonds (optional), and refrigerate. Makes about 40 cookies.

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'Tis the Season to Have Cocktails: 8 Lower-Calorie Drinks to Enjoy

by Stephanie S. Saunders

Who doesn't like a good cocktail during the holidays? Sure, spending 3 days straight with your extended family might have something to do with it, but beside that, almost everyone likes to let loose at this time of year. And there are plenty of occasions to do so. From the office holiday party, to the lighting of the menorah, to the various "Eve" and "Morning" festivities, there's no shortage of celebrations in which to involve libations.
Unfortunately, most holiday cocktails tend to give the gifts of too much fat and too many calories. One cup of eggnog has 343 calories and 19 grams of fat (see this week's recipe below for a lighter version)! It's a meal in a cup, with a ton of added fat and sugar. Then, there are the hot chocolates, mulled ciders, and traditional grogs that chase away the winter chill but help hold on the pounds. And we can't forget about all of the themed mixed drinks that make every party a bit more fun, and our waistlines a bit more full. So how do we enjoy the fun of the holiday season without having to hide behind bulky sweaters till July? Here are 8 fun drink ideas that are lower in fat, calories, and sugar than their original versions.


Pumpkin Pie Martini
Yeah, I know. It's as good as it sounds. There are several pumpkin liqueurs on the market, which are convenient, but add a ton of calories. By using the actual squash, you get the flavor without the calories—and, believe it or not, a little fiber in your drink.

6 oz. canned unsweetened pumpkin

6 oz. vanilla-flavored vodka
4 oz. fat-free condensed milk
4 oz. unsweetened almond milk (or fat-free milk)
4 Tbsp. pumpkin pie seasoning
Ice cubes
6 crushed reduced-fat vanilla wafers


Place vodka and pumpkin in bowl, and stir until pumpkin has melted. Stir in condensed milk and almond milk. Add seasoning. Dip rim of glass in crushed vanilla wafers. Pour liquid over ice into glass and enjoy. Serves 6.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories Protein Fiber Carbs Fat Total Saturated Fat

105 2 grams 1 gram 6 grams <1 gram <1 gram

Grog
Its rich history dates back 400 years, when it used to be rationed out to sailors at sea. The big babies wouldn't drink their scurvy-preventing dose of lemon juice straight, so the powers-that-be dressed it up with a little rum. Since the added ingredients only serve to make it that much tastier, it stands to reason that being "three sheets to the wind" was fairly common.
Juice of 2 lemons
1 lemon peel
4 Tbsp. of sugar
4 whole cloves
1 whole orange peel
4 oz. golden rum
10 oz. water
4 cinnamon sticks

In a pan, combine the lemon juice and peel with the sugar, cloves, orange peel, cinnamon sticks, and water. Let simmer for 15 minutes, and then slowly stir in rum. Pour though a fine strainer into mugs, and serve each mug with a cinnamon stick. Serves 4.

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories Protein Fiber Carbs Fat Total Saturated Fat
118 <1 gram <1 gram 14 grams <1 gram <1 gram
Gingerbread Toddy
In cold weather, a hot drink can warm you up faster than a Snuggie® and an electric blanket. This hot toddy will get you warm, and make you think you are eating gingerbread cookies in the process. Yummy.

1 oz. brandy
1 oz. gingerbread liqueur
1 lemon wedge
8 oz. hot water
cinnamon stick (optional)


Pour ingredients into a preheated mug in the order listed. Serve garnished with a cinnamon stick to stir. Serves 1.

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories Protein Fiber Carbs Fat Total Saturated Fat
155 <1 gram <1 gram 11 grams <1 gram <1 gram

Holiday Hot Chocolate
You can do this the easy way and buy no-sugar-added hot chocolate in packages. But you're no slacker. You can make homemade hot chocolate, which makes your house smell amazing, and impresses your friends and family.

4 cups evaporated fat-free milk
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup baking chocolate
2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar, or natural sugar substitute, like agave
6 oz. Frangelico® liqueur

Combine evaporated milk, fat-free milk, chocolate, vanilla, and sugar in pan and heat over stove on low. Stir in Frangelico. Pour into mugs and serve with a small candy cane. Serves 6.

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories Protein Fiber Carbs Fat Total Saturated Fat
340 16 grams 2 grams 45 grams 6 grams 3 grams

Peppermint Martini
This is, perhaps, the simplest and tastiest low-calorie cocktail out there. Just three ingredients and a bit of candy cane. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

9 oz. vanilla vodka
9 oz. peppermint schnapps
3 oz. fat-free condensed milk
Ice
Mini candy canes


Place all liquids in a martini shaker with ice. Shake and pour into glasses. Serve with a candy cane. Serves 6.

Nutritional Information (per serving; not counting the candy cane)
Calories Protein Fiber Carbs Fat Total Saturated Fat
232 1 gram <1 gram 13 grams <1 gram <1 gram

Mulled Apple Cider
Nothing makes a house smell more like Christmas than some mulled apple cider—except those overpriced candles that they constantly advertise on TV. And this tastes better, so take that, Glade®!

8 cups apple cider
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
10 whole cloves
1 navel orange, peeled and sliced crosswise
A 2-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, cut into 6 slices
4 oz. light brandy


In a large saucepan, combine cider, cinnamon stick, cloves, orange and ginger, and simmer the mixture for 20 minutes. Pour brandy into pan. Strain through a fine strainer into a heatproof pitcher, and serve the mulled cider warm. Serves 6.

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories Protein Fiber Carbs Fat Total Saturated Fat
202 <1 gram <1 gram 37 grams <1 gram <1 gram

Blitzen's Bliss
Given Blitzen is the final reindeer in the lineup, he probably gets knocked around a fair bit by the sleigh over the course of Christmas Eve. But once he has circumvented the globe, he comes home, has a few of these, and it's all good. Not only does he feel better, but since they're just 130 calories apiece, he doesn't feel all bloated for his Christmas dinner the next day.

2 cups pomegranate juice
Juice of two limes
8 oz. vodka
1 tsp. peppermint extract
12 ice cubes
6 mini candy canes
4 tablespoons chopped mint


Place all liquids in shaker with ice. Shake and pour into individual glasses. Top with sprinkle of mint and candy cane. Serves 6.


Nutritional Information (per serving; not counting candy cane)
Calories Protein Fiber Carbs Fat Total Saturated Fat
130 <1 gram <1 gram 11 grams <1 gram <1 gram

Sangria for Santa
Santa really appreciates the cookies and milk. But after hundreds of years, he's over it. Want to be on the "nice" list next year? Then get a little naughty. Leave some sangria for Santa by the fireplace.

10 green grapes, halved
4 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 peach, pitted and sliced
1 bottle of white or red wine
1-1/2 cups white grape juice
1/2 cup brandy
2 sprigs fresh mint


Fill a large glass pitcher halfway with ice; add fruit and wine. Add juice and brandy; stir gently. Stir in mint. Let sit in refrigerator for 2 hours before serving. Serves 6.

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories Protein Fiber Carbs Fat Total Saturated Fat
183 1 gram 1 gram 14 grams <1 gram <1 gram

So if this holiday season finds you having a "cup of cheer," at least you can enjoy it and not have to wear your Santa outfit for the month of January. Happy Holidays!

Low-Fat Holiday Eggnog
Want to serve something festive that won't have you looking like Santa in the New Year? P90X nutritionist Carrie Wiatt's twist on this holiday favorite has a great carb-protein-fat ratio that'll help you stay healthy for the holidays.

4 cups skim milk
12 oz. evaporated skim milk
4 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Ground nutmeg

Chill 6 oz. of the evaporated milk in the freezer for 30 minutes so it will whip better. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together skim milk, remaining 6 oz. of evaporated milk, eggs, and sugar. Rinse your whisk in hot water to ensure that no bacteria from the egg remain. Once you've done that, use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture on the stove constantly for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. (Do NOT boil.) Remove pan from heat; transfer mixture to a large bowl.and let it cool for several minutes. Place chilled evaporated milk and vanilla in a small bowl and whisk together until slightly thickened. Add it to the egg mixture and whisk for a few minutes more, until frothy. Refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours. If the eggs begin to coagulate, you can strain the mixture to remove the solids. Top with ground nutmeg before serving. You may substitute 1/2 cup of rum or brandy for vanilla. Makes 12 servings.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes (mixing), 4 hours and 30 minutes to 24 hours (prechilling)

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories Protein Fiber Carbs Fat Total Saturated Fat

73 6 grams >1 gram 7 grams 2 grams 1 gram

*Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.