Shakeology - I love this stuff!

Recently I've been drinking this Shakeology stuff - it's a powdered drink mix that can be used as a meal replacement or healthy snack option. In one serving of Shakeology (140 calories, 1g fat, and 15-17g protein), there are 70 healthy ingredients providing nutrients from 6 key groups (proteins, vitamins & minerals,antioxidants, phyto-nutrients, pre-biotics and digestive enzymes), making it by far my healthiest meal of the day. In one shot, I cover all of my nutritional supplements for the day.

I have both the chocolate and greenberry flavors, and love them both. Here is the key to mixing either flavor - don't just mix them in a shaker with water and expect it to be the best thing you've ever had. I typically mix mine with almond milk (Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze) and only use half a scoop of powder at a time - more than that and the flavor tends to get a little overpowering. I mix it in a blender with some ice, and throw in anything I can find. Here are some of my favorites:

Chocolate Peanut Butter Combo
1/2 scoop chocolate shakeology
8 oz almond milk
1 cup ice
2T PB2 (powdered peanut butter - LOVE IT! You can get it at bellplantation.com. Otherwise, use some natural PB)
Blend until smooth.

Almond Joy
1/2 scoop chocolate shakeology
8 oz almond milk
2t almond extract
1C ice

Frappuccino
1/2 scoop chocolate shakeology
8 oz almond milk
1C ice
4 oz brewed coffee, cooled

Banana Split
1/2 scoop chocolate shakeology
8 oz almond milk
1 small banana
1C ice
5 or 6 strawberries
2t almond extract

Strawberry Banana Fruity Smoothie
1/2 scoop greenberry shakeology
1 small banana
5 or 6 strawberries
8 oz almond milk
1C ice

I also like using the chocolate shakeology in things other than smoothies. I add it to oatmeal and to yogurt (Fage 0% Greek Yogurt is the BEST!)

My FAVORITE breakfast right now is:

1/4 c quick cook oats - add water and nuke for 1 minute
Then add:
1 scoop chocolate shakeology
3 egg whites
1t flax seed oil (if desired)
1t cinnamon

Mix together and nuke for another minute until the egg whites start to cook. Remove, stir, and nuke again for another 30 seconds until egg whites are fluffy. This is the PERFECT breakfast - whole grains, lots of protein, and all of your vitamins and minerals covered by the shakeology. It's the perfect chocolately oatmeal. I have it every morning.

You can find some more great recipes here on Chalean's blog - http://chalenejohnson.blogspot.com/2009/04/shakeology-recipes.html, or over at the beachbody message boards (where Shakeology has its own section!) - http://teambeachbody.com/connect/message-boards/-/message_boards/category/19535490.