Orange Dreamsicle Shake

 Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 packet South Beach Diet Keto Friendly Shake Mix, Vanilla
• ½ cup orange juice
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. orange zest
• 1 medium frozen banana
• ¼ cup ice

Makes 1 Serving

1. Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.

WW POINTS VALUE: ?

Note: This recipe appears on palm.southbeachdiet.com/recipes. This shake will brighten your day and leave a nice aftertaste in your mouth. If you don't have orange juice on hand, used some freshly squeezed oranges and the shake will be just as delicious and you won't have any added sugars to this shake. You already get natural sugars from the fruits so any additional sugar won't be necessary. If you don't have the keto friendly shake mix on hand, use MCT oil instead and your shake  will taste just as good. This shake is packed with Vitamin C and potassium it will make it easier to fight the common cold. 

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Peanut Butter & Tahini Protein Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1 tbsp. MCT oil
• 1/4 cup coconut flour (plus 1-2 tablespoons, if needed)
• 2 tbsp. ground flaxseeds
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 4 tbsp. keto-friendly vanilla protein powder
• 4 tbsp. collagen peptides
• 2 tbsp. powdered erythritol sweetener (confectioners' sugar)
• 1/4 tsp. Himalayan pink salt

Makes 24 balls (1 ball per serving)

1. Line a flat serving platter or a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. 
2. Mix together the peanut butter, tahini, and MCT oil in a large bowl until smooth. 
3. Add the coconut flour, flaxseeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, protein powder, collagen peptides, erythritol, and salt; stir it thoroughly. 
4. Scoop outa rounded tablespoon of the mixture and form it into a ball; roll it onto the desired garnish, and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the mixture has been used (approximately 24 balls). 
5. Place the balls in the freezer and let them chill for about 10 minutes, or until firm. The balls are best stored in an airtight container in the freezer and can be kept for up to 2 months. 

WW POINTS VALUE: 3 pts. 

Note: This recipe appears in the New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet book. These delectable bites are delicious as a snack during the day or after dinner. You can choose from among the following flavors for an optional garnish: sesame seeds, cacao nibs, carob powder, hemp seeds, and/or toasted shredded unsweetened coconut. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate makes a decadent flare. You can use any kind of nut butter in this recipe and the protein bites will still be delicious.