Can I Make My Own Meal Replacement Shakes?
To make your own meal replacement shakes, you can either: Use one of my recipes and add your choice of filler to it from the list below, or Create your own smoothie with the template at the bottom of this post.
While there are limitless grab-and-go store-bought weight loss/protein/meal replacements shakes available, the best bet is to roll up your sleeves and make your own. Many store-bought weight loss shakes are full of artificial sweeteners that spike your blood sugar levels or even contain unsafe levels of contaminants.
You can make yourself a gluten-free meal replacement protein shake at home using the following ingredients: 1 cup organic strawberries 1 1/2 cup fresh almond milk One scoop of Portions Master CFM Whey Protein (gluten-free)
6 steps to making your own healthy meal replacement shakes Step 1 Grab your blender and add 1 cup of dairy free milk such as almond milk. This is what makes your shake creamy and delicious.
There are endless possibilities for yogurt smoothies that would work great as a homemade meal replacement shakes. I puree some fruit in my food processor (usually whatever I have that is overripe) and add some powdered egg white, equivalent to 1 egg, for thickness and added protein. Then I pulse in 3/4 cup of plain nonfat yogurt.
How To Make Homemade Meal Replacement Shakes 1. Choose a carbohydrate base Carbs are our body’s preferred energy source – easy to digest and use for fuel. You can choose one or more sources of carbs – based on how many calories you want to add. A few examples are Oats or a banana (frozen bananas work for a creamy shake).
Meal Replacement Shake Recipes
- Snickers Shake. This shake is not only delicious, but will satisfy your sweet tooth!
- Smores Shake. You don’t need to be sitting by a campfire to get that smores flavour.
- Eton Mess Shake. Berries are some of the lowest carb fruits that are still packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
- Salted Caramel Shake.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup milk. You can use 2%, whole milk, or a blend of milk and half-and-half.
- 1-1/2 cups ice cream Vanilla makes a good base for most shakes, or you can use a flavor like chocolate.
- Delicious mix-ins!
- A blender, of course.
Best meal replacement shake for weight loss: Vega One. If you are swapping out a low-quality lunch or breakfast with a meal replacement shake to lose weight , Vega One is a great choice thanks to its high fiber content and its near-zero sugar content. With plenty of vitamins and minerals, you won’t be lacking when it comes to micronutrients
- Protein Shake (2 servings)
- 2 cups kale
- 1/2 cup raspberries