Key Lime Pie Protein Shake

Ingredients

1/2 cup	Fat free cottage cheese 1
1	Scoop vanilla protein powder 2
1 tbs	Lime juice (fresh or bottled, I personally like key lime juice best!)
5-10	Ice cubes (Depending on how thick you like it, use less for a thinner consistency)
1/2-1 cup	Water (Alter this according to desired consistency)
2-4 pkts	Stevia (or 1/4 tsp sweetener of choice)
2-3 drops	Green food coloring, or a handful of spinach to make it green!
Optional:	1/2 tsp xanthan gum 3, 1 graham cracker, crushed into crumbs

¹ Cottage cheese may sound strange, but TRUST me… this is what makes the ‘MILKSHAKE’ consistency! Also, if you are sensitive to dairy, you can use tofu to get the same consistency!

² I use Designer Whey Protein powder. It has 100 calories per scoop. I buy the vanilla flavor because it’s a good base to add whatever flavors you want to make. It is also all natural. You can buy it from Kroger, GNC, Trader Joe’s, Amazon, or Netrition.com.

³ You can get xanthan gum from most grocery stores in the gluten free section! Just a pinch of it makes your shake so thick and creamy!

Put everything into a blender and blend until creamy consistency is reached! Top with a crushed graham cracker if desired!