To maximize weight loss and counter leptin resistance, I always recommend that clients “chew their calories.” But if you are looking for a tasty keto shake for your kids or you’re trying to maintain or gain weight, this recipe is fantastic! You can also make convenient single-serving portions for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla-flavored almond milk, store-bought or homemade (or unsweetened vanilla-flavored hemp milk for nut-free)
- 4 ounces (½ cup) cream cheese (or ½ cup coconut cream for dairy-free)
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Swerve confectioners’-style sweetener or equivalent amount of liquid or powdered sweetener, or to desired sweetness
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 cup crushed ice
Healthy add-ins (optional)
- 1 tablespoon aloe vera
- 1 tablespoon l-glutamine powder
- 1 tablespoon grass-fed powdered gelatin (omit for vegetarian)
How to Make It
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 238 kcal Calories from Fat: 190.8 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 21.2 g 61% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
carbohydrates 3.9 g 3% |
Dietary Fiber 2 g 5% |
Protein 8.5 g 17% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |