Grasshopper Protein Shake

Tired of the same old vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Well, here is a protein shake that will make your tastebuds chirp like a grashopper. I made this variance this morning because I really need a change!  And I was completely amazed at how nice it tasted.

I used Egg Whites International because it's a great protein product. Although pasteurized, all the microbes and sliminess has been removed, without sacrificing the quality of the protein. Egg protein is considered nature's most perfect protein being that it has ALL essential amino acids and is not processed (like ALL whey protein products). Since it does not come from milk, there is no issues with lactose intolerance or milk allergies.

 

GRASSHOPPER PROTEIN SHAKE

- 8 oz egg whites (8 pumps or 1 cup of Egg Whites International. Click here to purchase )
- 4 oz milk of choice or water (use less if a thicker shake is desired)
- 2 tbsp chocolate sugar free, fat free instant pudding powder*
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar free Vanilla syrup**
- 1 tablespoon sugar free Creme de Menthe syrup**
- 1 packet of Stevia (or other natural sugar free sweetener)
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) espresso or very strong coffee – optional
- Fat Free Whipped cream (optional)

1. Add all ingredients (Not whipped cream) and pulse in a blender until smooth.
2. Top with Fat Free Whipped Cream (Reddi Whip = only 5 calories per 2 tbsp!)

* Optional = substitute protein powder in place of pudding powder!
** try Torani or DaVinci brands for these syrups (online or at grocers)