The heat is on.
It’s on the streets.
Inside your heart…
on every beat.
Ok, sorry, I got a little 80′s on ya.
The heat has hit Oklahoma. It got well into the 90′s this weekend. I made sure to spend time at the lake and outdoors at an Arts Festivals.
Sometimes the only thing that hits the spot is a cold drink to cool your body off.
Enter fun protein smoothies.
This was off the freakin charts. I stole the recipe from the Body for Life friendly cookbook—Eating for Life.
Let’s get right to it. No need to fart around. Here is what goes into this little piece of heaven.
Sparkling Orange Smoothie
12 oz diet soda
6 oz orange flavored yogurt (I used a light variety)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey, soy, whatever)
1/2 orange, peeled
6 ice cubes
Sure, it’s got some artificial stuff in it. Sometimes good taste wins all.
This is one of those times.
What’s your favorite smoothie/protein shake combination?
What’s one of your favorite 80′s song? Personally, I love some Lady in Red. Some Danger Zone….and about a million others!
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It was hot here today also! I went on a walk and about melted!
Sounds great, I love orange flavored drinks – they remind me of Tang
Kacy recently posted..Worst Move Ever
Sounds good! Never heard of putting sparkling stuff into a smoothie–I bet it is really refreshing. My favorite combo is either chocolate banana or strawberry banana with vanilla protein powder.
Laura @ LauraLikesDesign recently posted..How To Stay True to Your Workout
Ohh that’s like a creamcicle!! Yum!!
I love Jump! (Is that an 80′s song? I think so??) Go on and, Jump!
that drink looks great! the heat is on here in GA too – oy.
Choosing a favorite 80′s song = impossible! I couldn’t even choose a favorite artist. Right now i’m thinking of “I wear my sunglasses at night.” LOL
fittingbackin recently posted..Memorial Day Lake Trip
That sounds like it’d be perfect on a hot day! I’ve been enjoying frozen mango in my smoothies lately – so good.
Blackberries and raspberries with vanilla protein powder. As for 80′s music-there are tooooo many to choose from:)
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Good lord! You know what this means? This means you need to get your butt to LA where it’s 72 all year long.
As for the nod to the 80s, I’m a fan of “99 luftballoons”. That cheesy German version, of course.
Eden recently posted..Jicama Slaw and Infrequently Asked Questions
There are so many good 80s songs — I love “baby don’t hurt me” — no idea who sings it or what it is called, maybe “so this is love”? Either way that song is awesome.
Holly @ The Runny Egg recently posted..Tomato Face
mmm I am loving all the yummy foam at the top
Looks like a creamsicle!
I love banana, almond milk, chocolate protein powder smoothies. simple but delish!
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Mmmm, that sounds really good. Did you use diet sunkist? Shhh, don’t tell anyone but I LOVE diet sunkist!
Yes ma’am! So tasty!
That looks good!
Kaitlyn @ 7 Plates recently posted..Chocolate Protein Pancakes
My favorite protein shake is usually in chocolate form, but I’m loving the sound of this creamsicle protein shake! I just love that creamy orange flavor..
kris (everyday oats) recently posted..Mixing it Up
It’s hot as all get out here in VA, too. Where are you, Spring? You missed us!
Christine @ Merf In Progress recently posted..Weekend Recap GIVEAWAY WINNER!
That looks so good! Creamsicle? ‘Nuff said. I love How Soon Is Now by the Smiths.. SO 80′s!
i so agree. i have my diet dr pepper every once in awhile still. too delicious to totally give up!
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That sounds lovely! My fave would have to be a choc/PB combo
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I love that song. Must download!
MelissaNibbles recently posted..Its Ok!
Smoothies always remind me of the summertime. My favorite combo is the good old-fashioned chocolate and PB. YUM!
Parita @ myinnershakti recently posted..CCK Chocolate Chip Blondies
I have a whole playlist called ‘Velveeta” on my ipod just full of 80s gems, the cheesier the better. Gotta love it!
And my fave protein shake is chocolate – the more chocolate, the better. Mmmm…
New Shannon recently posted..Spring Fever- Week 9
I’m like you – heat and summer equate to LOTS of smoothie goodness.
I do this combo:
-banana
-milk/dash of yogurt/water
-vanilla protein
-tbsp or two of PB & Co Dark Chocolate Dreams
-Ice
BLEND!
Nikki recently posted..Day 40- Achieve Greatness
Yum! I love smoothies in the summer. My favorite is frozen banana, oats, chocolate chips, almond milk, ice, stevia, and Sun Warrior!
Jess (In My Healthy Opinion) recently posted..Macs & Memorial Day
That looks so tasty!! I love creamsicles! It has been pretty warm here too! My favorite 80′s song is “I think we’re alone now” by Tiffany…now I will have it stuck in my head all day : )
Karen recently posted..All Grown Up
Lately, I’ve been loving the Green Monsters. Usually just banana, vanilla yogurt, and spinach, but I think I need to try your recipe sometime!
Please, there is no way I can narrow down to a single fave 80′s song. Right now my running playlist has Footloose by Kenny Loggins, Kickstart My Heart by Motley Crue, Love is a Battlefield by Pat Benatar, Here I Go Again by Whitesnake, etc…Yep, love me the 80′s music. If I can sing to it in the car, I am happy.
Jo @ mostlyfitmom recently posted..Calorie-Free Chocolate Bliss
protein shake: Frozen blueberries, spinach, vanilla protein powder, greek yogurt, and soy milk. Its REALLY good!
Hey Lisa!
I make a creamsicle smoothie using:
soy milk (or regular milk!)
vanilla flavored protein powder
a couple spoonfuls of frozen orange juice concentrate
and ice!
It’s so good and pretty healthy! I’m going to have to try your version though…it sounds delicious!
Hmmm, now that sounds so refreshing!
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I actually made a ‘banana bread’ protein smoothie on my site today and I am obsessed with it! This looks great too, I can’t wait to try it!
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite recently posted..It Could Be Worse
i have my diet dr pepper every once in awhile still. I have a whole playlist called ‘Velveeta” on my ipod just full of 80s gems, the cheesier the better. protein shake: Frozen blueberries, spinach, vanilla protein powder, greek yogurt, and soy milk. It’s hot as all get out here in VA, too.
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