JazzyOne9254
Decaf Hazelnut Coffee Protein Shake for DSer's
Oct 18, 2012
Though I am nearly 4 years out, I learned early out to *never* completely let go of my protein shakes...EVER! The lesson came from the unfortunate experience of another DSer I knew, who went through Protein Calorie Malnutrition (PCM). Because of her experience, I learned the early signs, and was able to head my own off at the pass.
Lower leg swelling is one of the first signs! If your lower legs start feeling funny, get more protein in, FAST!
The sensation I felt is not painful, and it's difficult to describe...not tingly, but sort of "numb-ish", for lack of a better description. My legs don't throb, but if I start feeling that numb-ish sensation, I throw more protein at it, and it goes away.
CAUTION; THIS IS *NOT* MEDICAL ADVICE, JUST STATING MY OWN EXPERIENCE. IF YOU HAVE THIS SENSATION, SEE YOUR DOCTOR, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE ALSO DIABETIC.
Here's the recipe:
Protein powder (unflavored)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz cold decaf Hazelnut Coffee
8 oz cold milk
heavy cream to taste
Artificial sweetener to taste
Ice as desired
Combine coffee, protein powder, vanilla extract and sweetener in 28 oz Blender Bottle or blender pitcher.
Shake Blender Bottle or blend on low in blender until mixed.
Add milk, heavy cream and ice. Shake until blended.
If using blender, you can either blend on high speed with the ice, which will give you a frozen drink consistency, or you can blend on low speed without the ice, then pour over ice into your glass.
Since we are DSers, I'm not going to bother with the calorie count, fat grams, etc., as this is something we really don't have to be concerned with to a great degree. However, the protein grams for this including the milk are 71g...remember, you're only going to absorb about 50-60% of that.
Resist the urge to "chug" this shake! It's delicious, and I actually drink it in place of my hot cup of coffee in the morning!
Hope you like it!
