
Better-than-Ice-Cream Chocolate Protein Shake
Hi all!
As I am still recovering from eye surgery, things are a little blurry over here (literally), so I have to use today’s post to direct you over to Naturally Sweet Recipes, where yesterday I guested! As soon as I can see again I’ll update this post with the recipe. (**UPDATE: I added it! I hope it doesn’t have too many typos. Still not seeing very well!)
And yes, there you will find the most DELICIOUS chocolate protein shake I’ve ever made. I am so addicted to this I’ve been having it on a daily basis for weeks now. I promise you it tastes just like melted ice cream. Ridiculous. See? I even tweeted about it the first day I made it, I just couldn’t believe how good it was:
It’s actually good for you too! Cocoa powder provides the chocolate flavour and we all know the benefits of cocoa powder! Sure, I could be using my protein shakes as a chance to get in extra fruit or veg by having a green smoothie or a fruit shake, but I get lots of produce elsewhere in my diet and to be honest, I go through phases like this where I love something so much that I scarf it down and then later on I am so sick of it I have to completely abstain from it for weeks before I love it again.
Am I the only one like that? Yikes.
Anyway, have a great day! I’ve lined up a post to take care of you on Monday and then who knows, maybe by then I’ll be able to see again to post (I have a back-up post lined up just in case I can’t…promise!).
1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
3-5 ice cubes
1 scoop protein powder (mine provides 24g protein a scoop, so if you use one with less/more protein adjust the nutritional info accordingly)
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1-2 stevia packets (to taste) or liquid sweetener of choice (1-2 tsp agave, honey, maple syrup etc)
QUESTION:
- What are your weekend plans?
April 27, 2012
Clare
I hope you’re feeling okay after your eye surgery! Hopefully your vision returns to ‘normal’ again real soon 😉 And I cannot waaait to try that protein shake, love the addition of coconut milk! Will be trying soon for sure 🙂 Take care!
May 2, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you Clare! Yes the coconut milk makes ALL the difference 🙂
April 27, 2012
thehealthyfitdiva
Feel better soon!!! Eye surgery sucks big time…I’ve had a fair few myself. Hope you recover quickly though and feel better soon. Shake looks awesome too btw…can’t wait to try 🙂
May 2, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
I appreciate it – why have you had to have so many surgeries if I may ask? Did it not work for you the first time? Or is this more injury-related and not for laser eye correction?
May 2, 2012
thehealthyfitdiva
they weren’t actually vision related surgeries. I had an eye that turned outwards so had to have the muscles shortened to fix the problem. But the first two times were when I was quite young and my eyes drifted back over the years. The final op I had a couple years ago went well and all is corrected. I should have been more clear! How are you healing anyway? xo
May 2, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Not at all! I was being nosy, my apologies – but glad that all of your surgeries worked out! I had the protective contacts just removed a couple of hours ago so my eyes are fairly painful again. It’s weird to explain but because the surgery reshapes your cornea, the contact lens they put over it in the surgery to protect it creates a smooth surface, so when they remove it the surface is bumpy again and that’s why it feels irritated and a bit painful. But that should go away in a couple of days – the good news was they checked my eyes out and said everything looks like it’s healing fine so that’s good! Thanks so much for asking :).
April 27, 2012
Tessa at Amazing Asset
Aww feel better soon Anne! Such a great idea with this shake too, and I love that it is a bit healthier 🙂
May 2, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thanks Tessa! This is a healthy powerhouse! Enjoy 🙂
April 27, 2012
Amber with Slim Pickin's Kitchen
No, you are not the only one like that! I’m pretty sure we all do it. This looks super yummy! I’m going to try it soon for sure!
May 2, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Haha glad to hear I’m not alone – thanks Amber!
April 27, 2012
Healthiful Balance
What an awesome protein shake!!
May 2, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thanks Shannon!
April 27, 2012
Katie Gagliano (@HealthyDiva31)
Hope your eyes feel a little better today girl! My husband wants to get that done, eager to hear how it all ends up for you! I am sure you will be loving it!
Happy Weekend! <3
May 2, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thanks girl, I promise to blog about the experience when I can see well enough! Your husband should definitely get it done though, especially if his prescription is bad. It’s kinda life changing!
April 27, 2012
Sam @ Fit for my Fork
I will toast you with my protein shake (which I’ll definitely have to try out this weekend I think). Here’s to a speedy eye recovery!
April 29, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you Sam, much appreciated!
April 27, 2012
ittybitsofbalance
Aw, hoping your eyes feel better soon! That must stink seeing blurry all day– be careful not to get a headache or anything! Aaaaand by the way– I LOVE the idea of coconut milk in that smoothie! I’m adding it to my grocery list 😀
April 29, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you Brittany! No headaches as I have my eyes closed a lot 😉 in the odd moments of clarity I’m responding to comments on this blog or on Facebook but with the font turned to max and I still am prob making a bunch of typos so forgive me. And yes, add the coconut milk! Makes all the difference in the world!
April 27, 2012
Meg
I hope you’re recovering well sweetheart! Miss our chats xo LOVE U
April 29, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thanks Meg 🙂
April 27, 2012
Char Star (@chars_kitchen)
Hope your recovery is going well!! Enjoy the healing process 🙂 xo
April 29, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thanks Char – yesterday was miserable; today is a bit better. Trust Vancouver to choose this weekend to get sunny, the light is unbearable right now! But I’m doing my best 🙂
April 28, 2012
katherineb12
Feel better soon! this shake looks awesome!
April 29, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you Katherine!
April 28, 2012
Margherita
Great shake recipe, gonna have to try it overhere soon!
And good luck with your recovery…
April 29, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thanks Margherita – yesterday was bad but marginal improvement today! x
April 30, 2012
Lisa@Healthy Diaries
Hope you’re feeling better!! I want to get he eye laser surgery done too so I’m curious to see what your experience with it was! Please do share!
April 30, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thanks Lisa! I’ve had a bunch of requests for a write-up of my laser eye experience so as soon as I can see well enough again I will!
April 30, 2012
ko0ty
Sounds good.. I need to get some cocoa powder too. I’ve actually never used it before.
May 2, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Oh no! You’ll love it, you must try 🙂
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