Make healthier Eggnog and Peppermint Mocha with Premier Protein Shakes

When you're losing weight, you have to make sacrifices and sometimes that means having to give up some of the foods and beverages that have come to represent a season or occasion for you. Nothing sucks more than sitting at a Winter party watching everyone else drinking eggnog while you sip on your glass of water.

But if you're creative, you can find healthier alternatives to these fat and calorie laden drinks so that you can join in the fun without sacrificing your weight loss.

Here are two recipes for lighter versions of favorite Winter beverages, using protein shakes as the base. Both recipes come courtesy of the folks at Premier Nutrition , who were nice enough to give us permission to reprint them for our readers.

High Protein Peppermint Mocha

• 1 Premier Protein Chocolate Shake
• 3 tsp sugar free chocolate syrup or topping
• 1 serving instant coffee
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract, more or less to taste
• (optional) 1 dollop of sugar free whip cream

Directions: Pour Premier Protein Chocolate shake and sugar free chocolate syrup or topping into a large microwave safe mug and microwave on high for approximately 45 seconds. Note, do not bring to a boil. Remove from microwave and add instant coffee and peppermint extract. A fat reducing overview can help you construct a clear summarize of what you require to focus on to achieve your fat reducing goal if you're a starter; or serve as a reminder for the ones who are at an intermediate or more advance phase of their weight loss strategy. Applying are seven steps that can serve as methods for your special weight loss system. The first thing that one must understand is that losing weight and losing fat is not the same. Many weight loss applications have fooled people into wondering that it is the same, but most diets and weight loss programs only work by producing a person's body to eliminate more muscle tissue and water than actual body fat, more help please visit The Fat Loss Factor. Stir to combine. Optional topping, add a dollop of sugar free whip cream. Enjoy!

High Protein Eggnog

• 2 Premier Protein Vanilla Shakes
• 1/2 cup egg substitute
• 2 Tbsp sugar substitute like Stevia, more or less to taste
• 2 tsp rum extract
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp + pinch nutmeg, ground
• 2 pinches cinnamon, ground

Directions: In a medium saucepan heat on medium to medium high the Premier Protein Shake, egg substitute and sweetener. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens slightly, usually a few minutes. Note, do not bring to a boil. Stir in the vanilla, rum, tsp nutmeg & pinch of cinnamon.

Remove from heat and pour into a heat resistant container, cover and refrigerate until the eggnog has cooled (at least 3 hours).

Just prior to serving, ladle your yummy high protein eggnog into glasses, and garnish each with an extra little sprinkle of ground nutmeg & ground cinnamon.

You can find Premier Protein Shakes at Costco and Sams Club stores throughout the Nashville area.

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