RAN OUT of protein powder or needing to cut back this month????
Pearl's comment that some women may ask for diamonds and gold, but she asks for her WheyProtein for birthday and Christmas gift just tickled my funny bone b/c I've totally been there done that before! LOL
Here's some pointers on saving moolah while making high protein FSF (fat stripping frappa) p. 240 and BBS (big boy smoothie) p. 24 and these purist substitutions even work for pancakes and puddings!
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1) Use reduced fat Ricotta cheese; it is the PERFECT replacement for standard protein powder. It packs 14 to 16 grams of protein per serving and digests quickly. Don't have any Ricotta on hand? LF Cottage cheese contains between 12 and 14 grams of protein per serving and gives it that "cheese-cakey" like flavor that so many of us ladies !
2) Use Almondmilk and/or O% Greekyogurt or greekyogurtcreamcheese as they each boost an 8-10 grams of protein per serving!
3) Add an ounce of #nuts or #seeds -- such as almonds, peanuts or hulled sunflower seeds -- adds between 6 and 8 grams of protein OR use nut butter for 6 to 8 grams of protein and a creamier consistency.
4) More than half of an egg's total protein is found in the eggwhite. Add a nice 3.6 grams of protein to your shake by adding pasturized liquid egg whites like Egg Beaters to your smoothies. NOTE: DO NOT attempt to save money and add an un-pasturized egg white to your uncooked food b/c of the risk of salmonella (food poisoning).
5) Using gelatin as a protein powder is like killing two birds with one stone. Not only do you get the added protein you need, but you also get the benefits of eating more gelatin (fewer wrinkles, reduced joint pain, less cellulite, gut healing, etc). The Weston A Price Foundation recommends two brands of gelatin, both of which are made from grass-fed cows. They are Bernard Jensen and Great Lakes Gelatin but of course if you have some packets of Knox gelatin around, toss them in!
6) Add flavorful proteins like low carb fruit or berries which add another surprising 1 and 2 grams of protein to your smoothie or shake.
7) other flavorful idea which isn't protein based but very delish is adding vanilla bean pulp for a creamy depth of flavor that "tickles" your "sweet" tastebud into thinking that you've put more Stevia in it than you have....if any!
ENJOY!
Pearl's comment that some women may ask for diamonds and gold, but she asks for her WheyProtein for birthday and Christmas gift just tickled my funny bone b/c I've totally been there done that before! LOL
Here's some pointers on saving moolah while making high protein FSF (fat stripping frappa) p. 240 and BBS (big boy smoothie) p. 24 and these purist substitutions even work for pancakes and puddings!
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1) Use reduced fat Ricotta cheese; it is the PERFECT replacement for standard protein powder. It packs 14 to 16 grams of protein per serving and digests quickly. Don't have any Ricotta on hand? LF Cottage cheese contains between 12 and 14 grams of protein per serving and gives it that "cheese-cakey" like flavor that so many of us ladies !
2) Use Almondmilk and/or O% Greekyogurt or greekyogurtcreamcheese as they each boost an 8-10 grams of protein per serving!
3) Add an ounce of #nuts or #seeds -- such as almonds, peanuts or hulled sunflower seeds -- adds between 6 and 8 grams of protein OR use nut butter for 6 to 8 grams of protein and a creamier consistency.
4) More than half of an egg's total protein is found in the eggwhite. Add a nice 3.6 grams of protein to your shake by adding pasturized liquid egg whites like Egg Beaters to your smoothies. NOTE: DO NOT attempt to save money and add an un-pasturized egg white to your uncooked food b/c of the risk of salmonella (food poisoning).
5) Using gelatin as a protein powder is like killing two birds with one stone. Not only do you get the added protein you need, but you also get the benefits of eating more gelatin (fewer wrinkles, reduced joint pain, less cellulite, gut healing, etc). The Weston A Price Foundation recommends two brands of gelatin, both of which are made from grass-fed cows. They are Bernard Jensen and Great Lakes Gelatin but of course if you have some packets of Knox gelatin around, toss them in!
6) Add flavorful proteins like low carb fruit or berries which add another surprising 1 and 2 grams of protein to your smoothie or shake.
7) other flavorful idea which isn't protein based but very delish is adding vanilla bean pulp for a creamy depth of flavor that "tickles" your "sweet" tastebud into thinking that you've put more Stevia in it than you have....if any!
ENJOY!