P90x Protein Shake Level I
This simple protein shake is designed for P90x Level I and provides a quick and easy way to get the protein you need to support your fitness goals. Made with a blend of skim milk, protein powder, berries, banana, and ice, this shake is packed with nutrients and flavor.
This simple protein shake is designed for P90x Level I and provides a quick and easy way to get the protein you need to support your fitness goals. Made with a blend of skim milk, protein powder, berries, banana, and ice, this shake is packed with nutrients and flavor.
- Carbohydrate 71.3983636363636 g
- Cholesterol 56.537 mg
- Fat 2.75903181818182 g
- Fiber 5.29999986290932 g
- Protein 32.0174318181818 g
- Saturated Fat 1.30533090909091 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (631g)
- Sodium 318.361 mg
- Sugar 66.0983637734543 g
- Trans Fat 1.06219590909091 g
- Calories 421 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Protein powder can be any brand that is similar to Beachbody's Whey Protein Powder.
- Level 1 = 1 protein, 1 dairy, 1 fruit
- 290 Calories (kcal)
Adding ice directly to warm protein powder or failing to layer ingredients correctly results in an unpleasantly gritty mouthfeel and large chunks of undissolved solids. Blending dense items like frozen fruit and ice cubes alongside fine powders requires a specific loading order to protect motor function and ensure a uniform emulsion. Liquid ingredients should always touch the blades first to create a vortex that pulls the remaining components downward without stalling the motor.
Skim milk provides the necessary liquid base without adding excess fat that can coat the tongue and mute bright fruit flavors. Using half a cup of ice chilled to 32 degrees Fahrenheit provides enough mechanical shear to thicken the beverage without over-diluting the protein concentration. Blend on high speed for exactly 45 seconds to incorporate microscopic air bubbles, which lifts the density and creates a frothy, milkshake-like consistency.
This mixture separates rapidly as ambient temperature warms the dairy proteins. Consume the beverage immediately after processing for optimal viscosity. If storage is required, keep the liquid in a sealed stainless steel container in the refrigerator for no longer than four hours, then shake vigorously before drinking to re-suspend settled solids.
