Cake Batter Protein Shake

When it comes to cooking or food prep, I like simple.  I mean really simple.  (Check out my simple salad or simple asparagus here).  I tend to be pretty lazy about food (it’s really a problem).  Because I want to focus on healthy eating, I’ve gotten a little better about spending time to produce a quality meal/snack.  But if you love simplicity like me, you’ll love this simple cake batter protein shake!  Add just a couple ingredients and suddenly your normal (perhaps somewhat chalky) protein shake turns it into a delicious treat!  Originally I found this recipe on pinterest months ago and altered the recipe to be even simpler (are you noticing a trend?).  I can’t find the original pin, but please know that this recipe is inspired by another recipe somewhere out there on the intarwebs.

Ingredients:

• Protein powder
  • We use chocolate or vanilla muscle milk.  We’ve used other brands – essentially whatever we find at Costco :) Both flavors work for the recipe.
• Sugar-free instant pudding mix
  • Again you can use chocolate or vanilla depending on your fancy.
• Vanilla extract
• Ice cubes
• Water

Not many ingredients – both vanilla and chocolate pudding pictured.

Directions:

1. Put 1 or 2 scoops of protein in a large cup (depending on your preference/needs – I use 1, Adam uses 2).
2. Add 1 teaspoon of instant pudding mix.
3. Add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla.
4. Fill cup with water while stirring (helps reduce chunks).
5. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
6. Add crushed ice cubes.
7. Drink and enjoy your cake batter heaven!

Mmm…cake batter deliciousness!

Could it be any more simple?  Just a few alterations and it really does make for a fun treat!  Now it doesn’t taste exactly like cake batter – but it is an awesome way to spice up your usual protein shake.  I haven’t tried branching out beyond vanilla or chocolate, but I’m guessing there are many wonderful possibilities!

Enjoy!

-Kelly