Are you crazy for peanuts? Do you find yourself with a peanut butter jar and a spoon when times get tough? If you go nuts for nuts, then this recipe is a sane approach to soothing your addiction. Unlike most high-caloric peanut treats, which carry obscene amounts of calories and the guilt that goes with them, this scrumptious nutty indulgence is decadently rich in taste, but not in abuse to your body, and it is completely lactose-free. This recipe is found in the “Shakes, Smoothies, Frappas, and Thin Thicks” section of the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook, page 411. This recipe is a single-serve recipe that makes about 1 quart.
Shake Gone Nuts
Description
Are you crazy for peanuts? Do you find yourself with a peanut butter jar and a spoon when times get tough? If you go nuts for nuts, then this recipe is a sane approach to soothing your addiction. Unlike most high-caloric peanut treats, which carry obscene amounts of calories and the guilt that goes with them, this scrumptious nutty indulgence is decadently rich in taste, but not in abuse to your body, and it is completely lactose-free. This recipe is found in the "Shakes, Smoothies, Frappas, and Thin Thicks" section of the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook, page 411. This recipe is a single-serve recipe that makes about 1 quart.
Ingredients
Instructions
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- Put all the ingredients in a blender except the ice and whey protein, and blend well. Add the ice cubes and blend until smooth. Add the whey and blend for 10 seconds more.
Note
Recipe Notes
S-Version of Shake Gone Nuts:
You can easily convert this to an S treat by adding 1 tablespoon natural-style peanut butter and sprinkling some chopped roasted peanuts on top. Delish—and you’re still not going overboard on peanut butter, just enjoying it wisely.
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CONCERNING SHAKES, SMOOTHIES, FRAPPAS, AND THIN THICKS, page 407 of the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook:
"Sweet, creamy drinks are a big part of a Trim Healthy Mama’s life. We’ve got you well covered here, with lots of different flavors and varieties, so there’s no chance of your getting bored. Instead of piling on the pounds, these thick and creamy drinks will help strip the weight off of you—woo hoo! Unless otherwise noted, they can be used as a breakfast, a snack, or even as a quick lunch for on-the-go days. If you are a Mama on a very tight budget and cannot afford the whey protein or any of the other special ingredients, try 1% cottage cheese or plain 0% Greek yogurt in your creamy drinks. Those two options cream the drinks up nicely and offer protein, which is a must for all our shakes, smoothies, and frappas. You can always add a tablespoon or two of heavy cream for more S-style indulgence. And please don’t fret about the collagen, gelatin, or lecithin, either. In most of the recipes (Thin Thicks excluded) they are optional, and if you can’t afford them, you’re still fine. Remember, you will do THM your own way, and for some that means limiting the use of special ingredients."
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Special Note for our Turtles and Allergen-free Mamas:
Those with elevated prolactin levels can omit the whey protein and use 1 to 2 scoops Integral Collagen instead. (Read the “Heads Up: Turtle Losers!” chapter in Trim Healthy Mama Plan for more about why elevated prolactin levels and whey protein are sometimes not compatible.) Allergen-free Mamas who cannot even tolerate whey protein (it is lactose free, so many do fine with it) can stick to the collagen and leave out any cottage cheese.
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Community Tweaks:
Stephanie Copeland has an amazing version using the THM Pristine Whey in the Choco-Peanut Flavor!!! Simply omit the collagen and the stevia and add a full scoop of the THM Pristine Whey Choco-Peanut Flavor!!!
Sara G has a yummy "Monkey Gone Nuts" E version - Make the the 'Shake Gone Nuts' with half of a banana, no butter, 1 tsp MCT oil and reduce the sweetener a little.
