Zero Carb, Flavorless Protein Powder (+Recipe for Chocolate Berry Protein Smoothie)

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(Left: Great Lakes Gelatin; Right: Chocolate Berry Protein Smoothie)

Two months ago, I invested in some Gelatin Protein Powder. I read this post from Food Renegade about a healthy protein powder that had no added sugar, chemicals, etc, and was pretty much immediately sold. But, I had to try it out before telling you guys to buy it.

Well, go buy it. This stuff is a miracle.

     

^Link for the single / Link for the 2 pack^

Why should YOU invest in some Great Lakes Gelatin?

• High protein content. In 100 calories worth of this powder, you have yourself 24 grams of protein. 125 calories = THIRTY GRAMS OF PROTEIN. That is really hard to beat with a regular protein shake.
• Low carb content. That 30 grams of protein is accompanied by ZERO CARBS. I'd like to see any protein powder or protein bar beat that. Seriously.
• No flavor. You can throw this stuff in a smoothie with fruit, or with chocolate, or with... well, whatever the hell you want. But, you can also pour a bit of it into your coffee and stir it in and it will change absolutely nothing. So, go ahead and sneak this into your loved ones' morning cup of joe. They won't notice.
• Good for your bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS. Basically, it rocks. My mom used to have wrist pain and after a week of stirring this into her coffee, NO MO WRIST PAIN. That's right. I said it.

GO GET SOME HERE. Follow that link (or the links/images ads) to get the kind that will not congeal (i.e. will not turn into jello consistency and can be mixed into either hot or cold temperatures).

Now that I've hooked you on the product, here's my new favorite breakfast smoothie. It is high in protein, and has just a small amount of natural carbs due to cacao powder and fruit.

(Left: Great Lakes Gelatin; Right: Chocolate Berry Protein Smoothie)

Chocolate Berry Protein Smoothie

Chocolate Berry Gelatin Smoothie - Chemical Free
Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup frozen mixed berries
• 1 tbsp raw cacao powder
• 3 tbsp gelatin powder
• 6oz coconut water
• 5 drops liquid stevia (or 1/2 packet stevia/sugar)

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until well combined.
2. Serve and smile!

Chocolate Berry Protein Smoothie

      

^Link for the single / Link for the 2 pack^

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

• What's your favorite protein powder? I used to be obsessed with Perfect Fit's Vanilla Protein Powder, and I still use it, but now I am using it slightly less because it seems gritty when compared to this Great Lakes powder.
• What's your favorite protein shake recipe? I like combining berries with either chocolate or peanut butter (using PB2).

Beet Infused Vodka Cocktail

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Guys. Beets are the most beautiful ingredient. Ever. Don't believe me? Here...

No artificial coloring in that delicious drink. Just sweet, earthy, beet goodness. 

We got the beet, we got the beet, we got the beet. Yeah, we got it.

When Prairie Organic Spirits contacted me to have me develop some vodka infusions, I quickly started brainstorming. What I wanted to create was something that was both unique in its infusion ingredient choice, and colorful and beautiful to photograph, look at, and drink. It didn't take me long to decide on roasted beets as a top contender. 

A lot of people are on the fence about beets, but if you try them roasted, when they are sweet and earthy, you will not be disappointed. In a cocktail, they are wonderful. It's so much more than your typical fruit flavored vodka, because beets - especially roasted beets - have so much more to their flavor profile. 

Sweet? Check. 

Smoky? Check. 

Earthy? Check. 

Fresh? Check.

Now, find me a fruit that can check those boxes!

Beet Infused Vodka

Ingredients for Vodka:

• 8 oz Prairie Organic Spirits Vodka
• 1 large beet
• Glass jar

Directions for Vodka:

1. Trim and scrub the beet, removing the outer layer of skin. Wrap in aluminum foil and roast in an oven for 50 minutes.
2. Let it cool, then cut into 4 pieces and combine with vodka in a glass jar.
3. Cover and keep in a cool, dark place for 3 days, shaking 3-4 times per day (or as many times as you remember - it can't hurt!).
4. Strain with cheesecloth or a regular strainer and make yourself a cocktail!

Beet Infused Vodka Cocktail

Ingredients for Cocktail:

• Ice
• 1.5-2 oz beet infused vodka
• Juice from 1/2 lime
• 3-6 oz soda water 
• 3 drops liquid stevia (or 1/2 tsp agave nectar)
• 1 dash angostura bitters

Directions for Cocktail:

1. Fill a shaker with ice, then top with remaining ingredients. Put the top on and slowly turn upside down a few times to mix (do not shake it if you have used soda water, you will end up with a mess!) 
2. Pour into a glass and garnish with a lime wedge