Your protein shakes don’t have to be boring, bland, and all taste the same. You can make your next  shake taste like dessert — while still keeping its carb content low! Here are two ideas, enjoy!

Almond Fudge Protein Shake

Ingredients

1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/4 cup almond Da Vinci sugar free syrup
1 capful almond extract
1/4 cup granular Splenda or stevia
Ice cubes

Directions

Combine the protein powder and xanthan gum in a bowl. Pour the water, cream, syrup, extract and sweetener into a blender. Blend for a few seconds. Add the protein powder and blend briefly. With the blender on the highest speed, start adding ice cubes, one at a time, through the top of the blender until the drink is very thick. Adjust sweetener, if necessary.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 190
Fat: 8g
Protein: 18g
Carbs: 6g

Raspberry Smoothie Protein Shake

Ingredients

1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/4 cup raspberry Da Vinci sugar free syrup
1 capful raspberry extract
1/2 teaspoon sugar free raspberry gelatin powder
1/4 cup granular Splenda or stevia
Ice cubes

Directions

Combine the protein powder and xanthan gum in a bowl. Pour the water, cream, syrup, extract, gelatin, and sweetener into a blender. Blend for a few seconds. Add the protein powder and blend well. With the blender on the highest speed, start feeding ice cubes, one at a time, through the top of the blender until the drink is very thick. Adjust sweetener, if necessary.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 187
Fat: 8g
Protein: 19g
Carbs: 5g