Power Shakes with Chef Dawn & Kenzie

If you’ve ever tried to “fix” your hunger with a smoothie that left you starving an hour later, you’re not alone. Too many smoothies are built on fruit juice, powders, or sugary add-ins that give you a quick burst of energy… and then a crash.

That’s where our power shakes come in. They are complete, nutrient-dense meals that keep you full, satisfied, and energized for hours.

The Always Hungry Solution isn’t about restriction or chasing calories, it’s about engineering high quality, delicious recipes that fuel your body. When you use science-backed recipes, your body begins to work with you, not against you.

Our power shakes follow the same principles:

1. High Quality Protein
   Protein is important for satiety. It helps slow digestion, stabilize blood sugar, and supports lean muscle. Most of our recipes contain about 20–30g of protein - including our power shakes. We recommend high quality, unflavored protein sources like plain, full-fat, Greek yogurt; cottage cheese; or unsweetened whey or collagen protein powder. For vegetarians, good protein sources include natural soy protein (ie: silken tofu) or a pea protein blend. Peanut butter can added to boost protein and fat at the same time.

2. Healthy Fats
   Fats slow digestion, boost flavour, and support satiety. They also give you that creamy texture we all love. Add nuts, nut butter, avocado, chia/flax/hemp seeds, coconut milk or oil, or even a drizzle of olive oil.

3. Fiber & Fruit/Veg
   ”Slow carbs” are “slow” because of their fiber content. Fiber slows digestion, supports gut health, and helps us feel full for longer. Add fiber with vegetables (spinach, zucchini, or cauliflower rice - you’ll never taste it), fruits (berries, banana, apple, pear), white beans (if paired with stronger flavours like chocolate & banana), and/or chia/hemp/flax seeds. With caution you can add a date or other dried fruit to create a sweet flavor.

4. Flavor Boosts
   Elevate your shake with bursts of flavour. Some of our favourites are: cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa, vanilla, or espresso.

Put these four components together and you’ve got a shake that hits all the Always Hungry? Solution essentials: protein + fat + fiber + flavor.

• Cherry Chocolate Power Shake from Always Delicious

• Peanut Butter Banana Power Shake from Always Hungry?

Check out our power shake recipes from our website by clicking the links below

• Cherry Chocolate Power Shake & Blueberry Cheesecake Power Shake

• Orange Dreamsicle

• Spring Green Power Shake

Let us know your favourite power shake recipes in the comment section below - we'd love to hear your go-to combinations!

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