Protein Shake for the Lean Dieters

There are so many different protein shakes out there, but the one that I favor the most is Muscle Milk. It comes in so many different flavors, and just taste great. The protein shakes I make are incredibly low calorie and make a perfect snack or great pre/post workout shake.

What you need:
muscle milk light (I love the chocolate)
half a banana
ice
water
coffee

This shake should only adds up to 150 calories, and believe it or not, taste great.

To make this shake add one scoop of muscle milk light to the blender, half a banana, one tray of ice cubes, and a teaspoon of instant coffee (preference), and 8oz of water. Blend and enjoy.

The banana and coffee are my personal preference, so be creative and change it up. If you do 2 scoops of the protein you add 100 calories and get the entire 17g of protein from the serving. If you don't like bananas opt for strawberries, or cut out the fruit completely. The coffee gives you a little kick of energy, and really adds great flavor to the shake.

Low Calorie Snack Suggestions

Instead of reaching for that apple pie try this healthy alternative:

Sliced apple with cinnamon, yogurt, and cereal..

All you need is:

One apple-It doesn't really matter what type of apple you get, choose your favorite. It is recommended you try to eat only organic apples. Apples are one of the fruits that contain large amounts of pesticides.

1/2 cup-1 cup of yogurt- When eating yogurt, try to buy the one with the least ingredients. You can also opt for low calorie or non-fat. In our household we eat fat free plain Dannon yogurt. One cup is only 110 calories.

Cinnamon Powder

1/2 cup of Special K Cereal- This can be any healthy low calorie cereal, and is optional

Directions: Preheat your oven to 375. Slice your apple into small cubes. Sprinkle the cinnamon on the apples and place in the oven (baking sheet, aluminum foil, any non stick oven save dish). Bake for 25-40 (until the apple begins to soften). Remove from the oven and put both your yogurt and apples into a bowl and enjoy.

*I add about 1/2 cup of Strawberry Special K to my desert, I love the crunchies*