612: Are Protein Smoothies Worth It?

<p>It's another listener question & coaching episode! Today we're tackling protein smoothies - are they worth it? Should you drink them? Are they a waste of money or calories?</p> <p>On all of our Saturday shows we do a GIVEAWAY! Today's winner is @karmachow! Email sarah@primapotential.com with 613 winner in the subject line! You win one of my favorite things: Artisana Coconut Butter travel packets from our sponsor - Thrive Market!</p> <p>If you're new to Thrive Market, be sure to shop through thrivemarket.com/primalpotential so you get a free 30-day trial membership AND 20% off your first order!</p> <p>There will be a new winner every single week, announced on the Saturday episode of the podcast! The following are ways you can win:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1544501242?pf_rd_p=76bd99fd-409f-46a4-9ff6-b66b5703e95b&pf_rd_r=J7CYC8XCCNV6SH48W3J9#customerReviews"> Leave a review of Chasing Cupcakes</a> on Amazon OR</li> <li><a href= "https://primalpotential.com/how-to-rate-and-review-the-primal-potential-podcast/"> Rate & review the Primal Potential podcast</a> on iTunes OR</li> <li>Publish a post on your IG or FB (not inside the Primal Potential FB group) sharing an episode of the Primal Potential podcast you've loved. Make sure to tag @elizabethbenton on IG or @PrimalPotentialPodcast on FB so we see & can count the entry</li> </ul> <p>Curious about protein smoothies? <a href= "https://primalpotential.com/year-push-1-17-shamrock-shakes-deadlifts/"> Here's one of my fave smoothie recipes</a> that mimicks the "Shamrock Shake" from McDonalds! Lately, the most common way I make my shakes are the two variations below:</p> <p>Choc/PB</p> <ul> <li>1/2 can light coconut milk</li> <li>1/2 cup frozen cauliflower rice</li> <li>2 tsp sunflower butter</li> <li>1 scoop chocolate protein powder (<a href= "https://www.myamareglobal.com/30968/GBXProtein">here's the one I use</a>)</li> <li>pinch of pink himalayan sea salt</li> <li>water as needed for desired thickness</li> </ul> <p>Vanilla/Berry</p> <ul>