Double Mocha Frozen Latte

This tasty treat was inspired by National Coffee Day! It contains over 25 grams of protein and as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.  The potassium from the banana plays an important role in balancing electrolytes and nervous system functions.  Cacao powder is high in antioxidants and can help reduce blood pressure and support heart health.

1 frozen banana (break into chunks before freezing for easier blending)

1 serving of instant coffee

3/4 cup almond milk

1 tablespoon cacao 

1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Mocha Cappuccino

Blend all ingredients. The less almond milk you add, the thicker the latte will be!  Give it a try and comment below or tag me on social media! @inspirelingefitness

Cream-Mint Cookies (High Protein!)

These cookies are beyond phenomenal and require very few, fairly clean, ingredients.

2 scoops Cookies & Cream protein powder
2 cups regular oatmeal (blended to create oat flour)
1 cup liquid egg white
1/2 cup almond milk
1 box sugar free, instant, chocolate pudding
2 teaspoons mint extract

Topping:
1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
sprinkling of Truvia
couple drops of vanilla
green food coloring (because why not?)
dark chocolate candy crumbles

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix all of the cookie ingredients in bowl. Grease cookie tray with oil (I used olive oil, coconut oil is another option). Drop cookie batter onto tray and bake approximately 15 minutes. Top with yogurt frosting and enjoy!

The recipe yields about 12 cookies, each one at approximately 65-70 calories (without toppings).