How to Make a Healthy Breakfast Shake

For a healthy start to your day, avoid those toaster pastries and opt for a quick and nutritious breakfast shake. This recipe makes one very generous shake and packs about 15 grams of protein.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 5 oz. milk
• 2 scoops low-fat vanilla ice cream
• 1 large bananas
• 1 large eggs
• 1/4 c. wheat germ
• blenders
• drinking glasses
• 2 ice cubes
• Blenders
• Drinking Glasses
• 2 scoops low-fat vanilla ice cream
• 1 large bananas
• 2 ice cubes
• 1/4 c. wheat germ
• 5 oz. milk
• 1 large eggs

1. Put banana, low-fat ice cream, milk, egg, wheat germ and ice cubes in a blender.

2. Cover and blend on Low until ingredients are mixed.

3. Blend on High for 30 seconds or until the shake is smooth.

4. Pour into a glass and enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

• If desired, omit the egg or add 1/2 c. fresh berries, peaches or another fruit.
• Add 1 tbsp. brewer's yeast for extra protein.
• Although the risk is relatively small, raw eggs can cause salmonella poisoning. Elderly people, pregnant women and small children are particularly vulnerable to salmonella.

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on 11/22/2005 Use soy milk, tofu, frozen fruit, orange juice, a banana and honey to sweeten.

on 11/22/2005 Omit the ice cream and add in 1/3 cup powdered milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, a dash of cinnamon and a packet of artificial sweetener if desired.