Peanut Butter Power Shake

This “power” shake helped me lose 37 pounds, develop lean muscle, and has helped me maintain my weight loss.  I use it as a quick meal replacement when I don’t feel like cooking.

Be sure to eat every 3 hours to keep your metabolism burning all day.  I typically drink this shake after my morning workout.  It keeps me full until my mid-morning snack.

• 8 oz water (or Almond milk)
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
• 1 sc Whey protein powder (gotta feed the muscles!)
• ½ cup uncooked oatmeal (or 1 pack Quaker Weight Control Maple Brown Sugar instant oatmeal)
• Banana
• Add ice, blend and enjoy!

Nutritional content: Calories: 440, Fat 79.5g, Sugar 10.5g, Protein 54g, Carbs 37.5g

Natural peanut butter provides healthy fat and keeps you satiated longer.   Other good sources of healthy fats are raw almonds, walnuts, fish, olive oil, and flaxseed.