Let’s face it, diet food does get boring sometimes and all we crave for is something different and unique which serves as the perfect substitute for that one meal. We look for the same nutrition in granola bars and other stuff that just doesn’t fill you up like a proper meal does and yet the calorie content is low. While the burger awaam would invest in a huge container of protein powder to prepare quick milkshakes that do the job, the miskeen awaam looking forward to losing weight just doesn’t know what to do.
So for the latter, we have one of the top picks for meal replacement shakes that would give you just the right amount of protein and carbs you need. And that too, all from your very own kitchen!
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Shake
If you, too, are obsessed with PB & J sandwiches, you have to try this! Dive into sweet-salty madness with a decent amount of proteins, without having to worry about calories at all. Here is all you need to put into the blender and sip on:
- ½ cup of frozen strawberries
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter (preferably smooth and not crunchy)
- 1 cup of milk (preferably soya, if you are looking for an extra dose of protein)
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- Ice cubes to chill
Dark Chocolate Peppermint & Banana Protein Shake
Oh, who doesn’t love chocolate? Even though a great fraction of our Pakistani awaam despises dark chocolate because of its slight bitter tang, the health benefits it has over milk chocolate are numerous. Here’s how you can make this shake:
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 large banana
- 1 teaspoon of honey
Oreo Cream & Cheese Protein Shake
When it comes to a healthy workout routine paired with a balanced nutritional diet, oreo cookies can be taken beyond the twist, lick and dunk game. This deliciously creamy treat would be a party in your mouth! And definitely, a healthy treat for your body. All you need is:
- ½ cup of cottage cheese (fat-free)
- 1 cup of milk
- 5 oreo cookies (broken into small pieces)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon of honey
Banana Spinach Fusion Shake
This one is for those of you nutrition fanatics who can take their diet food game a little extra mile. The ingredients aren’t exactly what you would always find in your kitchen, but this drink would serve you with thirty-three percent of Vitamin A, enough to fuel you for the entire day. And of course, you cannot ignore the proteins. You need:
- 2/3 cup of Greek yogurt
- ½ a banana
- ¾ cup of water
- 1 big handful of spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla flavored protein powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon of honey
Coffee & Banana Protein Shake
This is a real early morning treat when you are looking forward to something to boost you up. Instead of going for the traditional cup of coffee, add something healthy to all that caffeine with a flux of protein. What you’ll need for this is:
- 1 cup of brewed coffee (cooled down)
- 1 banana (frozen and sliced)
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- ½ cup of crushed ice
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds (Tukh Malanga)
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