Clean Eat Recipe :: Charged Mocha Protein Shake

This is definitely a go-to shake for those early mornings where you just don't feel like putting together a full breakfast and you're having a tough time waking up (which, for me, happens to be most mornings).  I typically make this with MRM Veggie Protein so that I can get a quick and easy dose of antioxidants that is roughly equal to SEVEN SERVINGS (3,000 ORAC units) of non-GMO fruit and vegetables.  The veggie protein is also a great source of Omega 3-6-9 essential fatty acids and fiber, so I can't think of a better (and cleaner) way to start your day off.  To get the energy boost, I also throw in a packet of Starbucks VIA® ready brew coffee and for some extra dietary fiber I add flax because the shake is so delicious you won't even taste it!

With that said, I've made it with MRM's chocolate whey protein and it's still just as good, but you just don't receive all the same nutritional benefits as you would from the veggie protein and, let's be honest, do you really feel like eating all those veggies first thing in the morning?  I know I don't!

Ingredients:

- 4 oz liquid egg whites (pasteurized carton)
- 4 oz Unsweetened almond milk (we use Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla)
- About 1 scoop MRM Chocolate Veggie Protein
- 1 packet Starbucks VIA® ready brew coffee
- 1 scoop (2 tbsp) Flax USA Ground Flax Seed
- A few ice cubes

Directions:

This is the easy part...add all the ingredients above to a blender and blend for about 30 seconds or until all ice cubes are blended.

Note - if you don't have a blender handy then you can also use a blender bottle...just sub the ice cubes with a few ounces of water so it's not too thick to shake.

Shake Macros:
Calories: 291
Fat: 11g (don't worry - it's healthy (unsaturated) fat!!!)
Carbohydrates: 14g (mostly fiber, so it's really only 5g net carbs for those limiting intake)
Sugars: 1.5g
Dietary Fiber: 9g
Protein: 33g

This shake has so many great nutritional benefits - it's a great source of Omega 3's (3.4 grams) and dietary fiber (almost 40% of your daily needs), protein, as well as potassium, calcium, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

Remember - if you order from Stronger Nutrition and use the referral code "EATCLEAN" you'll get 10% off your first order (they have the best price on the MRM Whey).

Here's the nutritional info for the veggie protein: