I love me some protein.
Bro.
I also love cookies. If you can combine protein and cookies, you have a winner. When Isopure sent over their cookies & cream zero carb powder with 50 grams of 100% pure whey protein isolate I couldn’t try it fast enough. It was perfectly timed too – after being on he road for a week I was ready to get back in the gym!
Having not worked out hard for a week, I was especially thankful for 10,900 mg of BCAA’s and 4.6 grams of L-Glutamine included in the whey protein isolate power. I needed all the help I could get with recovery!
I immediately whipped up a slightly #strangebutgood creation. It started out normal enough… but then I added some chocolate beet powder*.
Beet Cookies & Cream Protein Shake
- 1 serving Cookies & Cream whey protein isolate
- 1 scoop Cocoa Cardio*
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Water + ice, to taste
Combine ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until think and creamy like a milk shake!
*I order my Cocoa Cardio from iHerb. Use discount code USO924 for $5-10 off your order!
In case you like to geek out (and I do), and fun fact about Isopure: the microfiltration process used to create Isopure is so complete that it is the only completely clear milk protein when it is dissolved in water. I didn’t know that was possible!
Speaking of clear… I also really loved the protein drinks they sent. The Alpine Punch, Apple Melon, Blue Raspberry, and Grape Frost were all good, but the blue raspberry was especially marvelous.
It’s the perfect thing after running trails and hills in Balboa Park. Right after I workout, especially if I’m really hot, I find it hard to choke down solids. These drinks were a great way to get nutrients replenished without making myself feel sick.
Confession: I love running hills. I don’t know what’s wrong with me.
This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of Isopure.
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I’ve been running a lot more here – it’s so nice outside and I love learning a city on foot!
Do you like running hills?
What’s your favorite way to refuel after a hot workout?
OH YES!
I love to GEEK OUT and Id so so so run hills if you were chasing me
I think that means Im allowed to come visit?
Ill bring my own isopure.
You are allowed and ENCOURAGED to visit!
I love the hills!!! Absolutely. I also love drinking fuel after long runs. I’m with you on “choking down” solids – no thanks.
I’d say we could run together but you’d kick my butt. LOL!
Oh girl… I need me some BCAA’s so bad… Now, if only they had this cookies n cream in a non dairy version….. I would happily WALK with you and explore your new city!
I’m all about taking walks too! There’s so much to explore here. Come visit!
Actually I do like hills. Glad to hear you’re settling in!
I hate hills!
I enjoy running in the hills, with the exception of a race — then no likey so much
we have these at my gym and i’m always hesitant to try them… that shall change soon!
Let me know what you think! I love how easy they are!
Oooh these sound yummy! On the days I run (but not hills, you crazy!), I love having coconut water but this would be a good substitute for something refreshing!
Hills are good for your butt!
I actually like hills, too! We are one of a kind… You should try running up the Washington Street hill sometime
Good luck. It’s a doozy!
Oh I have! I really like the Laurel too – coming up from Little Italy. Awesome.
one word: YUM!
This post made me laugh because we could not be more different when it comes to food, and yet I love your witty and charming personality. The sass helps too.
Whatever. The other day you were allllll about my cheese. Plate.
Yum that smoothie sounds perfect for post workouts. And no I hate hills but know they are good for me, like some veggies?
Exploring a city on foot is pure bliss. I have a lot of fun getting lost
Me too! And good thing because I get lost a lot.
Love exploring a new city by foot. Glad you’re enjoying running out there. HIlls? Necessary evil.
I think I would die trying to run hills right now, but I crack an evil smile as I schedule them for my athletes. Do as I say, right.
Honestly, I can’t WAIT to get back to running, although I’m not excited about how hard I expect that to be. 
It’s so much more fun to tell other people to do the grunt work. Too bad I can’t get the results just directing people. LOL!
I’d rather run on rolling hills than flat, but those Balboa Park hills are no joke!
I probably should run more, do some sprints to improve my cardio! I prefer doing short intervals than running for a long period of time! That smoothie looks lush!
OMG no carbs.. #IAMSOLD! Thanks for sharing
xo C
You’d LOVE this!
You and your food combos. Love it! I always go for a whey protein shake after a workout, then eat a meal a couple hours later. Hope you’re settling in!
Confession: I LOATHE hills.
You;’re crazy! Or lucky!
I think it’s a mix of both…
You look like such a boss at the gym
This protein shake looks so good!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
More power to you running hills and shit. lol. Im not sure about the beet but the cookies and cream is always heavenly
I like how you just labeled it as “cocoa cardio” in the ingredient list. Lol. Glad you’re back at the gym, at least one of us is being productive. l can always count on you to be that person haha 
Have a great one Laura! -iva
Hahaha! Shit is right. But really that Cocoa Cardio is the jam!