Our tasty Banana Cream Pie Protein Shake is a great, quick and healthy option to whip up post-workout to refuel your body or even for breakfast to get your day started right!

Time: 5 minutes, Servings: 1
•    1/2 cup fat-free milk
•    1/2 medium banana, sliced and frozen if time permits
•    3 no-calorie sweetener packets
•    1 scoop vanilla protein powder (we like Beverly or Advocare!)
•    1 cup crushed ice
•    2 crackers low-fat honey graham crackers, crushed

Place milk, banana slices, sweetener, Beverly International UMP, and ice in the blender.  Blend on the highest speed for 30-45 seconds (until completely blended).  Then stir in the graham crackers and enjoy!
Calories: 188, Fat: 2g, Carbs: 32g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 17g, Protein: 26g

Source:  www.brookegriffin.com

This is a great mid-afternoon energizing drink to help get you through your day!  If you like Starbucks Mocha Frappuccinos and hate all of the calories and fat, this one’s for you!

Ingredients

-1 scoop chocolate protein powder (we like Beverly or Advocare)
-1 packet of Stevia or Splenda
-1/2 cup of cold coffee
-1/2 cup of ice
-1/4 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk

Directions: Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Sometimes making your own snacks is much healthier than buying something while you’re at the grocery store. If you find yourself looking for a quick, healthy, and yummy snack to grab on the go, try making these Vanilla Chocolate Protein Bars.  They’re loaded with good-for-you ingredients and are easy to whip up.

KIT Tip: Divide up the bars into individual servings, wrap in foil or a plastic bag, and you’ll have your grab-n-go snacks ready when you are!

Vanilla Chocolate Protein Bars

(Makes 9 bars)

-5 Tablespoons natural peanut butter (crunchy or creamy)
-1/2 cup old fashioned oats
-1/2 cup oat flour (this can be purchased at the grocery or you can grind up Old fashioned oats in a blender to a flour consistency)
-6 scoops chocolate protein powder (we prefer Beverly or Advocare, both avail. at KITF!)
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-2 Tablespoon flax seeds
-1 cup nonfat dry milk
-1/2 cup water (may need to add a little more depending on consistency when mixing)

Directions:  Mix together dry ingredients.  Add PB and mix until crumbly.  Add water and vanilla.  (Use a spatula sprayed with nonstick spray) and mix completely.  Dough will be sticky.
Press into a greased 8×8 pan and refrigerate or freeze until hard.  Cut into 9 squares.

Nutrition: Calories 197, Protein 21g, Fat 7g, Carbs 14g, Fiber 2g

Source:  Recipes for Gals in Figure and Bodybuilding FB page