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Raspberry Lemon Protein Shake

Raspberries and lemon juice give this light, tangy shake a flavor close to pink lemonade, with a scoop of protein.

Raspberry Lemon Protein Shake

This is one of the lowest-calorie shakes on the site. It uses water instead of milk, so it tastes lighter and more like a juice drink. The lemon juice keeps it bright and covers the flavor of the protein powder.

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving.

  • 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 drops liquid stevia
  • 6 ice cubes

Method

  1. Add the water, lemon juice, and protein powder to the blender.
  2. Add the raspberries, stevia, and ice.
  3. Blend on high for 45 seconds.
  4. Strain through a fine sieve if you do not like raspberry seeds.

Nutrition per serving

Calories185
Protein26 g
Carbohydrates19 g
  Fiber8 g
  Sugar7 g
Fat2 g

Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.

Tips

  • Use a clear whey isolate or a light vanilla whey. Heavy, creamy powders make this taste muddy.
  • Fresh lemon juice tastes noticeably better than bottled here.

Swaps and variations

  • Use sparkling water to top the finished shake. Pour it in gently so it does not foam over.
  • Use strawberries in place of raspberries for a strawberry-lemon version.

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