Power Shake...

Need a quick and easy breakfast or night time meal packed with all the nutrients needed to boost your day or night? Well look no further than a quick shake or a power shake as I like to call it. As with most fit food bites, only a few simple ingredients and you've got yourself a tasty and nutritious meal.

Ingredients:
1 cup ice cubes
1/2 cup almond milk
1 heaping scoop protein powder
1 tbsp all natural peanut butter or 1/2 tbsp reduced fat peanut butter
cinnamon
vanilla
1/4 tsp True Protein's Java mocha flavour (optional)

Method:
Throw all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth rich thick consistency is achieved. Pour int your favourite glass and enjoy.

Other options:
Replace peanut butter with 1/4 cup berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
Add 1/4 cup oatmeal

Night cap...simple, sweet, so good

I am a big tea drinker, but occasionally, usually around bedtime, I get that urge for a nice hot cup of chocolate tea..aka hot chocolate. Of course for me lactose intolerance is a big issue so any dreams of milk infused chocolate tea is quickly dashed as I think about the side effects. Be that as it may however, I still think the same great experience can be had from a simple cup of night time decadence provided a few substitutes are used. I have come up with what has worked for me, giving me great flavour and the same 'feel' of rich, milky and sweet chocolate.

You'll need:
1 cup of Silk Pure Almond Milk (or Almond Breeze Unsweetened)
1 tsp of True Protein Flavour Pack (Java Mocha) or any unsweetened instant chocolate powder
vanilla & cinnamon (as much or little as desired)

Directions:
In a saucepan, heat almond milk just below boiling point (to avoid the film at the top) or heat in microwave for 2-3 minutes (time may vary depending on microwave).
Add chocolate powder, cinnamon and vanilla to the cup then slowly pour in hot milk, stirring continuously until completely combined. Sit and enjoy!

*This is also great anytime of day and for a morning/tea snack can be had with a few wheat crackers.