Now that you have more protein shake recipes than you know what to do with, you need to know the best time to incorporate it into your day. Which do you think best describes when you should drink a protein shake?

a) You should drink a protein shake in the morning for breakfast.
b) You should drink a protein shake within 30 minutes after your workout.
c) You should drink a protein shake after dinner as a no-guilt dessert.

The truth is that all three of these statements work! A protein shake serves as a quick and easy replacement meal, so feel free to incorporate it into your day as needed.

Just be careful not to choose protein shakes over whole food too often – a good mixture of small meals containing lean proteins and non-starchy vegetables are also important in achieving your healthiest, leanest body. Bottoms up!

Had enough protein shakes for one day? How about filling up on these delicious Egg White Muffins? The inspiration for these muffins came from a fancy egg white frittata enjoyed at a swanky restaurant. This recipe gives you all the same gourmet flavor with the convenience of a handheld muffin. Enjoy for breakfast, lunch or snack time!

What makes these muffins so fancy? It has Kabocha squash and Brussels Sprouts giving stand-out flavor and texture to the egg whites. Be sure to dice your Kabocha very tiny and to shred the Brussels Sprouts quite thin. Also if you can’t find Kabocha squash then Butternut Squash works too.

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need
Servings: 12

Non-stick, olive oil cooking spray
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup Kabocha squash, peeled, seeded and finely diced
1 cup Brussels Sprouts, finely shredded
dash of sea salt and black pepper
20 egg whites

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degree F. Lightly spray 12 muffins tins with non-stick olive oil spray.

2. In a skillet place the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the squash and Brussels Sprouts and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cool.

3. In a large bowl whisk the egg whites with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Stir in the tender veggies. Divide the egg mixture into the 12 prepared muffin tins.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until the eggs have set. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Nutrition
One serving equals: 49 calories, 1g fat, 2g carbohydrate, 88mg sodium, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, and 8g protein.