Pumpkin protein shake

From Protein Power

Recipe By : Sweetiepie
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 5 min.
Categories : shakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup canned pumpkin -- frozen, about 3 cubes
3 ice cubes
5 tablespoons vanilla whey protein powder -- 1 scoop
2 teaspoons Splenda -- (1 pkt.--optional, can also use Stevia)
1 ounce cream cheese
3 tablespoons heavy cream
2/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice -- (or to taste)

Spread a 15 oz. can of pumpkin (unsweetened, not pie filling!) into an ice
cube tray. 3 cubes of canned pumpkin will equal about 1/4 cup of pumpkin.
Freezing it will help make the shake thicker.

Layer all the ingredients in a blender and whir until the ice is crushed
and the shake is fairly smooth.

Note that the protein count for this recipe is only 4g--actual counts will
depend on the type of protein powder that you use. Isopure Vanilla protein
powder has 50g protein per scoop, but typical whey protein powder is about
22g protein per scoop. Splenda isn't included in the nutrient counts
because it's optional. YMMV.

Yield: 12 ounces

Per Serving : 281 Calories; 27g Fat (83.7% calories from fat); 4g Protein;
8g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 92mg Cholesterol; 110mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 5 Fat.