Don't get me wrong, water is great to smooth out your shake but there are other beverages that you can use to add FLAVOR and ADDITIONAL HEALTH BENEFITS while adding NO or MINIMAL calories.
Some of my favorite mix-ins that my kids love too!
- Green Tea (home brewed of course)*
- Flavored Teas (home brewed, not bottled)*
- Coffee (Especially good for morning shakes!)*
- Coconut Water
- Almond Milk
- Skim Milk
- Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime and Orange Juices
* Of course, I understand that barely anyone has time to brew a cup of coffee or tea each time they want to use it in their shake! Myself included! So here's a friendly tip that will make it much easier...
Brew a large pot of coffee and/or green tea. Pour it into a 2 Liter pitcher (or whatever size you have or want to use), let it cool completely and store it in the fridge. Use as desired. I make a pot of coffee every Sunday and use it for the week in my morning shake. This may not be ideal for everyone, but it works for me and I don't mind "stale coffee" especially since I can't even taste it.
Best of Health,
Amanda Chubb
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