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A low-carb high-protein shake recipe. Who would have thought you could make your own copycat gluten-free dairy-free Atkins shake at home? It's so much healthier and is also soy free.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon grape seed oil (coconut oil, melted or other cooking oil)
- 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum (or guar gum, for corn-free) (0 net carbs)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (0.5g)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.1375g)
- 1/16 teaspoon ground ginger (0.081g)
- 1/16 teaspoon ground cloves (0.0875g)
- NuNaturals No Carb Stevia, to taste
- 2 large eggs (1.2g)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (0.5g) or 1 - 2 oz. brewed decaf coffee (optional)
- 8 ice cubes
Instructions:
- In a tiny prep bowl, add oil, sprinkle in the xanthan gum, and whisk to combine.
- Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and stevia, whisk again; and set aside.
- Add eggs to your blender. Pour in oil mixture and boiling water. Blend until smooth.
- Add ice and blend until you no longer hear any ice left.
- Add vanilla and blend again.
- Pour into a tall 12 ounce glass and enjoy.
Tips
Variations:
Replace one egg with half an avocado and use almond extract.
Replace the spices and vanilla with cocoa powder. You may wish to add about 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla. It's up to you. Salmonella Concerns: Raw eggs may contain bacteria called Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) . It can cause intestinal infections., especially in the young, elderly and those that are immune compromised. If you are concerned about Salmonella, make the shake the alternative way, but expect a slightly different consistency:
Substitute the water and ice for 1 cup water; and boil it in a small saucepan.
Combine oil and xanthan gum in a small container. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and stevia, whisk; and set aside.
Whisk eggs in a separate bowl and whisk in the oil mixture.
Lower saucepan to low. Slowly pour in the entire cup of boiling water a little at a time, while whisking constantly. Return egg mixture back to saucepan.
Return the mixture back to the saucepan and whisk constantly over low heat for about 2 minutes. Whisk in vanilla and refrigerate until chilled. (You can make a huge batch this way and have it ready for breakfast or dessert.)
*I am not a dietitian or medical professional. I am sharing with you what I have read.