Got a picky toddler who refuses meat? Or a teen athlete who wants to gain muscle mass? This healthy whole foods shake offers a boost of protein–15 grams per cup!– without any processed powders.And it tastes like chocolate! There go your kids.Bouncing around the house or running through the backyard.

And in the back of your mind, you’re wondering, “How can they possible have this much energy, when they’ve eaten nothing but buttered toast and a banana all day?” Parents reach out to us with concerns about their kids’ protein intake all the time.Fortunately, it’s easy to add more protein to their diet… even if they don’t eat much meat.You can help your kids increase their protein intake with simple whole foods… no protein powders or supplements necessary.

(In fact, powders may cause problems for kids! More on that later.)This shake is creamy, chocolatey, delicious, and totally packed with protein.One cup supplies more protein than two eggs! Let’s get blending… What’s in This Protein Shake for Kids? Whole milk.with eight grams of protein per cup, milk is an super choice for kids who tolerate dairy.

If your kids have a dairy allergy, you can use soy milk, which also has eight grams of protein.(Keep in mind that many other plant-based milks, like almond milk, actually contain very little protein.)Silken tofu.This type of tofu is soft and creamy and it completely disappears in a smoothie.

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