How to Make a Delicious and Healthy Meal Replacement Shake

Making a delicious and healthy meal replacement shake is a great way to get a nutritious supply of carbohydrates, protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals in one flavorful drink. A big plus is that you can make the shake in any flavor you like. You also save money making your own shakes by using many ingredients you may already have in your pantry and refrigerator.

Things You'll Need

• Blender
• 1 medium banana
• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 1 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seed meal
• 8 oz. 2 percent milk or soy milk
• 1 tablespoon protein powder
• 6 or 7 ice cubes

Instructions

1. Assemble all of the ingredients listed except the ice cubes, and place them in your blender.

2. Plug in the blender and put the setting on "mix" and then select "pulse." Pulse the ingredients (or mix) for about 30 to 40 seconds.

3. Add the ice cubes to the blender tumbler, and turn the setting to "crush" for about 10-20 seconds or until all the delicious and healthy meal replacement ingredients are well blended.

Tips & Warnings

• The ingredients in this particular meal replacement shake add up to about 650 calories. This is very healthy fruit drink that will help promote a healthy metabolism, especially if you are trying to lose weight. Enjoy this tasty shake for your breakfast or lunch a couple of times a week, then have a normal dinner in the evening.

• To make a variety of different meal replacement shakes, mix and match any other fruits or fruit juices that are your favorites with the other basic ingredients in this recipe. It's best to use fresh ripe fruits that are in season from your local grocery store, fruit stand or farmers market.

• Always check with your doctor before beginning any diet.

• Do not use a meal replacement shake for every meal.

• Eat a well-balanced meal at least once a day.

• Don't skip any meals.