What Are you Hungry For? Full Life's Healthy Lifestyle Blog

HMR Shake of the Week - Cinnamon Chai Hottie

If cold winter mornings make the thought of a frosty shake unbearable... or you want a delicious treat to help you unwind after a long day at work - try any variety of this Chai Tea Hottie.

Fancy coffee shops will charge you 4 bucks for a chai latte - but you can create your own version using any dark chai tea and a scoop of HMR 120 Vanilla Shake. Not only will you save $$ - but with 11 grams of protein per scoop - this hot treat is packed with protein, too.

You will need:
1 Scoop HMR 120 Vanilla Shake
3/4 C Hot Water
1 Chai Teabag
Dash cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

Brew tea, pour in blender (or just stir in a mug!). Add shake mix and blend on high until frothy. Top with cinnamon.

You can use HMR 500 or HMR 800 with this recipe. HMR 70+ lactose free works best as a cold shake or pudding, so try chilling the tea before blending for a chai tea smoothie.

Keep a packet of HMR 500 Vanilla or HMR 800 Vanilla or pre-measured scoop of HMR 120 Vanilla shake in your purse and you can mix up this nutritious tea latte whenever you are on the go!

Bon Apetit!

 

 

 

HMR Shake of the Week - Chocolate Banana Bread

When I was a kid, bananas made their way into my diet as the most delicious banana bread you can imagine.

Now, while I would love to convince myself that banana bread (and cherry pie and blueberry muffins) offers my required serving of fruit - you know and I know that's a stretch of the imagination that's sure to bust any calorie budget.

Here's a recipe for a thick, rich HMR shake that has all the flavor of fresh baked banana bread AND is packed with protein to keep you going all morning long.

You will need:
16 oz. cold water
1 scoop HMR 120 Vanilla Shake
1 Packet HMR 70+ Chocolate
1 banana
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Ice, cubes or crushed

Directions:

Pour water in blender, add HMR 120 Vanilla Shake, HMR 70+ Chocolate Shake, banana, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, pinch nutmeg and blend.  Add ice and continue to blend to desired consistency.

You can use any combination of HMR Chocolate and HMR Vanilla shakes for this one - but I think the V120 and C70+ has just the right amount of sweetness and richness to balance the full flavors of the banana and spices.

Bon Apetit!

 

 

HMR Shake of the Week - Full Life's Cherry Chocolate Chew

Sometimes you need something that feels more decadent than your basic ice cream shake. For those times I recommend this concoction which will satisfy the sweetest of sweet teeth and give you fruit, nutrients and protein without breaking your calorie budget.

You will need:

1 scoop HMR 120 Vanilla
1 cup frozen cherries
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup crushed ice or ice cubes
1 HMR Chocolate Chocolate Benefit Bar

Directions:

Put water, 1 level scoop of HMR 120 vanilla, 1/2C cherries in blender. Blend on medium speed as you gradually add ice. Continue blending until desired consistency is reached. Cut remaining cherries and HMR chocolate chocolate Benefit Bar in small pieces, fold into shake.

For a thicker ice cream consistency, use less water, more ice and freeze for 1/2 hour before serving. Bon Apetit!

HMR Shake of the Week Recipe - Go (Frozen) Bananas!

Ever wonder what to do with those bananas that look great when you take them home from the store and then turn dark brown and spotty the very next day?

Mom used to make banana bread. But for those of us who shake - not bake - here's a terrific solution.

Peel the bananas and freeze in plastic baggies until you're ready to make a delicious HMR smoothie or ice cream. Frozen bananas make your HMR shakes thicker and even more delicious than ripe bananas.

To add texture and variety, just chop 1/2 of your frozen banana into small bits and fold into your shake after you pour it in your cup.

Use frozen bananas with vanilla or chocolate shakes, HMR 120, HMR 500, HMR 800 or HMR 70+. Add fat free sugar free jello pudding flavors like white chocolate, butterscotch or cheesecake. Go bananas!

Bon Apetit!

 

HMR Shake of the Week Recipe - Hot Hot Hot - Chocolate and More

It's November already and the wind is blowing the leaves around.  If you are like me, facing a frosty cold shake seems a little less inviting now that it's cold and dark outside.

No worries.  HMR shakes are versatile and will help you manage your weight no matter what the weather. 

This week's HMR Shake of the Week Recipe  - HMR Hot Hot Hot Chocolate is just the beginning of your warm winter recipes.  Be creative.  Add a drop of peppermint, a hint of cinnamon, or a teaspoon of instant coffee for variety.  Make this shake in a pot on the stove and stir slowly for a real hot chocolate experience - top with a dollop of fat free cool whip for a treat you'll really love.

(Use HMR 120, HMR 800 or HMR 500 for this shake - HMR 70+ chocolate makes a lovely pudding but will cook if you heat it on the stove.) 

HMR Hot Hot Hot Chocolate

1-2 Scoops HMR 120 Chocolate Shake
1 T Hersey's Baking Cocoa
12-14 oz Water

Mix ingredients with a whisk in a saucepan on low to medium heat until mixture thickens.  Serve hot.

Don't let a change of season keep you from working on your weight.  Take the opportunity to heat up your healthy lifestyle - and send us your ideas!

Bon Apetit!