Blueberry Switchel Protein Drink
Calories 107 (11% from fat)
Fat 1.2 gram
Saturated Fat 0.5 gram
Trans Fat 0 mg.
Chol. 35 mg.
Sodium 219 mg.
Carb. 14 gram
Fiber 2 gram
Sugar 9 gram
Sugar Alcohol 0 gram
Protein 10.5 gram
Ingredients
1 cup blueberries
3 cups cold water
1 cup ice
1 scoop (1/3 cup) protein powder
(We used GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey Vanilla Cream Protein Powder.)
1/2 cup Splenda (Or no calorie sweetener of your choice.)
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/8 tsp. salt
2 leaves of basil
Switchel drinks were all the rage for more than 400 years. They have a vinegar base which gives them an unusually sweet/tangy flavor. This is a really great way to get some extra protein and a delicious serving of antioxidant filled fruit. I like to make it in advance and enjoy a glass after being outside or a workout.
1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix on high (about 1 minute) until it's thoroughly combined and creamy.
2. Split it into two servings.
3. There are a couple of ways to drink it. Freshly mixed, it's exceptionally frothy, and the vinegar taste jumps out. You can also store it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours and let the bubbles dissipate. That way the vinegar is less pronounced, and it's more like a thirst-quenching blueberry drink. It'll stay good in the refrigerator for two days.
Yield: 2 Servings
