5 Festive Protein Shakes for a Healthier Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is upon us—but it’s never too late to enjoy those favorite fall flavors one more time!
When we look around the Thanksgiving table, we see tasty treats made with pumpkin, apples, cranberries, cinnamon, sweet potatoes, and more. But these flavors aren’t just for the Thanksgiving table. You can add them to a shake to enjoy anytime!
Yet, what’s even better than a regular shake? A protein shake made with Performance Inspired’s protein powder! These shakes will not only set your taste buds dancing, but they will add 20 grams of protein to your diet as well! So take a look at the recipes below, make each one, and let us know your favorite!
Pumpkin Protein Shake
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- 1 scoop PI’s vanilla protein powder (your choice)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium banana (frozen works better for a thicker shake)
- 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a blender and enjoy!
Cranberry Protein Shake
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop PI’s vanilla protein powder (your choice)
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1 banana (frozen works better for a thicker shake)
- 1-2 tablespoons honey
Directions:
Add all ingredients into a blender. Blend and enjoy!
Variation: Add a few slices of orange or apple for a sweeter milkshake.
Apple Cinnamon Protein Shake
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups almond milk
- 1 scoop PI’s vanilla protein powder (your choice)
- 1 cup of sliced apples (red or green, your choice)
- 1 banana (use a frozen banana for a thicker shake)
- 1-2 tsp honey (per your taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
Directions:
Add all ingredients into a blender. Blend and enjoy!
Sweet Potato Pie Protein Shake
This one requires a little more prep time, but it’s worth it!
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1 scoop PI’s vanilla protein powder (your choice)
- 1 cup frozen sweet potatoes (bake a sweet potato, then cut it and freeze the pieces; keep extra for round two!)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions:
Add all ingredients into a blender. Blend and enjoy!
Pecan Pie Protein Shake
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 scoop PI’s vanilla protein powder (your choice)
- 1 banana (use a frozen banana for a thicker shake)
- 1/3 cup pecans (save a few to garnish the top once it’s poured)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp caramel sauce
Directions:
Add all ingredients except a few pecan pieces to a blender. Blend, add reserved pecans to top, drizzle with more caramel sauce (if desired), and enjoy!
