Dinner on a Dime: Protein shake ideas for college students on the go

Overview

Prep Time: 5 minutes each

Cooking Time: 1 minute each or until fully blended

Directions: Just mix the ingredients together in a blender. You’re set!

Idea #1: PB&J Shake

Total Cost: $1.93 per serving, recipe yields one serving

Ingredients:

-1 scoop of protein (53 cents per serving)

-1 cup of strawberries (52 cents per serving)

-1 cup of spinach (64 cents per serving)

-2 tbsp of peanut butter (24 cents per serving)

photo credit: yestoyolks.com

Idea #2: Mocha Shake

Total Cost: $1.17 per serving, recipe yields one serving

Ingredients:

-1 cup coffee (26 cents per serving)

-½ cup almond milk (18 cents per serving)

-1 scoop protein (53 cents per serving)

-1 tbsp chocolate chips (20 cents per serving)

photo credit: jennifermeyering.com

Idea #3: Tropical Shake

Total Cost: $1.61 per serving, recipe yields one serving

Ingredients:

-½ cup yogurt (24 cents per serving)

-½ cup mango (60 cents per serving)

-1 tbsp coconut (13 cents per serving)

-1 cup spinach (64 cents per serving)

photo credit: vitacost.com