How you start your morning will make your day. 🌞⠀ ⠀ I start every day with a plant-based protein shake. I started this ritual as a fitness instructor when I took on teaching a ton of morning classes. ⠀ ⠀ It didn't start drinking shakes to feel slimmer or to add on muscle - as often is the goal with protein shakes...⠀ ⠀ It was because I needed something easy to digest, with super accessible nutrients, that was perfect for being on the go, wouldn't weigh me down, and would give me a major energy boost. ⠀ ⠀ I tried oatmeal, toast, banana and nut butter, an apple, chia seed pudding, quinoa, half of an avocado, and so much more. ⠀ ⠀ And though those are all delicious and nutritious, they just were either too much or not enough. 😕⠀ ⠀ And so the protein shake won the game. 💪⠀ ⠀ Over the years I've found the best tasting powders and boosters to add in even more vitamins, minerals, and energy boosting nutrients. ⠀ ⠀ My favorite combo? ⠀ ⠀ - Chocolate Protein Powder ⠀ - Greens Balance⠀ - Digestion Plus ⠀ - Whole Food Vitamin & Mineral Blend⠀ ⠀ Add everything into a blender with 4-5 cubes of ice, either almond or coconut milk (unsweetened), and blend until smooth. ⠀ ⠀ In a pinch, you can leave out the ice and use a milk frother to blend! ⠀ ⠀ You can find the protein powder and boosters in my online store... and there's lots more there too! 🤩 ⠀ ⠀ Just head to the link in my bio or melaniemonaco.com/shop 👍⠀ ⠀ P.S. Turn it into a full meal or up the density by adding in frozen fruit and greens, top with fresh fruit and granola, and serve as a smoothie bowl! 😍 ⠀ ⠀ 🤔 What's your favorite flavor for a smoothie or shake? Let me know! 👇⠀ ⠀ (Mine is, of course, chocolate.) 😘
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