ModernMom Recipes: Breakfast Shakes for the Whole Family

I do not believe that anyone should skip breakfast EVER!  Honestly, I stumble to the coffee pot each morning and have no appetite for food while I am rushing to get myself and my kids ready and out the door.  However, I make it a point for all of us to start our day right and set us on our healthy way every day.

I keep a pitcher of water on my bedside table, and down 8 ounces every morning, first thing when I rise.

When I have my healthy a.m. shake, I am not hungry all day, and it controls my cravings.  Trust me, you NEED to have breakfast!  I chose to drink mine, usually on-the-go.  When I can get my kids to have one, I know they will have energy most of the day and not crash before recess from a lousy sugar high and/or processed meal.

I use the Bullet to blend because it’s easy to line up everyone?s shake at the same time.

Mom’s Shake:

• 8 – 10 oz. coconut water
• cup of frozen mixed berries
• 1 tbsp Omega 3-6-9 oils
• 1 scoop of whey protein powder
• 1 scoop of mixed green powder

Dad’s Shake

• 8 – 10 oz. unsweetened almond milk
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 ? scoop whey protein powder
• 1 tbsp Omega 3-6-9 oils
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter (he needs the fat and calories… lucky guy!)

Sweet Shake

• 8 – 10 oz. non-fat milk
• scoop of chocolate whey protein powder
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
• Handful of ice cubes or frozen banana
• Spoon of local honey

Peanut’s Shake

• 8 – 10 oz. whole organic milk
• 1 scoop chocolate whey protein
• 1/2 cup frozen vanilla yogurt
• 1 tbs natural peanut butter
• 1/2 frozen banana

Fruity Shake

• 8 – 10 oz. coconut water
• 1 scoop of whey protein
• Handful of frozen strawberries and mangos
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 leaf of fresh kale
• 1 tbs of Omega 3-6-9 oils

Smoothie Shake

• 8 – 10 oz. coconut water
• 1/2 scoop of whey protein powder
• handful of frozen mixed berries
• 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 fresh date
• 1 leaf of fresh kale

What’s your family’s favorite shake recipe?