Super Star Approved – Coconut Chocolate Protein Shake

Ellie Goulding has reach stardom over the last 4 years singing songs such as “Fall into the Sky” from Zedd‘s debut album Clarity and on Calvin Harris‘s song “I Need Your Love” which is included on Halcyon and also Harris’s album 18 Months (source).   As her star rose her body took on a new form and she immersed leaner, and stronger.   You may have seen her recently on the cover of Shape magazine.   One of her favorite drinks to flash across the pages of instagram was a Coconut Chocolate Protein shake.   While we love her version, we decide to lean it up a bit and pull in the calories.   I’ve included both.  If you are looking for a filling meal replacement, try Ellie Gouldings protein shake.  If you want a snack or after workout shake, use our lower calorie version.   

Coconut Chocolate Protein Shake – Ellie Goulding Style

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups coconut water
1/4 avocado
1/2 banana
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 teaspoon spirulina
1 tablespoon cacao nibs
1 scoop protein powder
1 tablespoon almond butter

Add all ingredients and blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts:  Calories: 506  / Carbs 57 /  Protein 25 / Fat 21 

Fit Tip Daily’s Version of Ellie Gouldings Coconut Chocolate Protein Shake

INGREDIENTS

1/2  cup coconut water

1/2 cup of almond milk

1/4 avocado

1/2 banana – frozen preferably

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

1 tablespoon cacao nibs

1 scoop of low carb protein powered (preferably vegan)

1 scoop protein powder – preferably chocolate protein powered

1 cup of Water

Calories: 378 / Carbs: 43 / Fat: 14 / Protein 25

As you can see our version of this coconut chocolate protein shake is lower in fat, calories and carbs, with all the goodness of Ellie’s version!   Share this fitness tip, print it, like it and follow us on Facebook, twitter, instagram and pinterest!

Adria