Homemade Lunch Replacement Shakes

Continuing our series of homemade meal replacement shakes recipes, here are the shakes recipes that I use to replace my lunch.

All the recipes are for 1 serving and follow the directions explained on How to Create your own meal replacement shake guide.

Savory lunchtime smoothie 

Almost all smoothies are sweet which is great if you have a sweet tooth but what if you are more of a savory person? Thankfully there are savory smoothie options you can try too although these can be a bit like drinking cold soup if you have always drunk sweet smoothies up until now. As many smoothies taste more like desserts than a “real meal”, lunch time is a good time to try a smoothie from the savory side of the tracks!

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups of water
• 1 scoop Now Foods Whey Protein Isolate – unflavored
• 0.5 cups frozen spinach
• 1 large tomato
• 0.5 cups cooked sweet potato
• 1 teaspoon dry mixed herbs
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Place the water in the blender and add the spinach – leave for 2-3 minutes to thaw lightly. Add the rest of the ingredients except the Worcestershire sauce. Blend for 30 to 60-seconds and then add the Worcestershire sauce to taste.

Nutritional breakdown

283 calories

Protein – 30 grams

Carbohydrates – 22 grams

Fat – 18.25 grams

Fiber – 5.5 grams

Quinoa lunchtime shake 

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups water
• 0.5 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 scoop Now Foods Whey Protein Isolate – unflavored
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter
• 4 drops stevia liquid
• 2-3 ice cubes

Method

Place all the ingredients in your blender starting with the water and finishing with a pre-cooked quinoa. Note – you MUST use pre-cooked quinoa and not dry/uncooked! Blend on high until smooth and serve immediately.

Nutritional breakdown

342 calories

Protein – 32.5 grams

Carbohydrates – 26.9 grams

Fat – 12.3 grams

Fiber – 3 grams

Homemade Meal Replacement Shakes Guide