Disclaimer: I was
recently sent Generation UCAN Protein Drink Mix to review as part of being a
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“YOU CAN WITH UCAN”
Sometimes a product falls in your hands at just the right
time. Deep into Miami Marathon training,
I have been struggling with nutrition.
The marathon training hunger is RAGING which doesn’t lead me to smart,
healthy choices. I need carbs and I need
protein—and unless I head to the Burrito place or dinner at my parent’s house,
I don’t really eat protein. Not to
mention that lately with Christmas cookies galore everywhere I look, I have
come home and literally forgotten to eat or I am way too full to think about
eating a full meal! So what have I been
doing? I’ve been whipping up a quick
smoothie with UCAN Protein Drink Mix and not feeling guilty about skipping a
meal because I ate too many Christmas cookies.
Generation UCAN
Have you every tried Generation UCAN? I heard of their products a while back when
Meb started appearing in their advertisements.
If MEBCAN, UCAN—right? But until
BibRave partnered up with Generation UCAN and offered it to the Pros, I had
never personally tried it.
So what’s the big
deal?
Generation UCAN products are powered by SuperStarch. In their words, “This natural, slow-releasing carbohydrate keeps blood sugar stable and
delivers steady energy for your brain and body.”
Benefits of SuperStarch:
·
Steady energy
·
Burn fat for fuel
·
No GI distress
·
Healthy, efficient calories
·
Optimize recovery
·
Improve body composition
The UCAN Protein Drink Mix comes in 2 flavors: Chocolate and
Vanilla Cream. The sample pack also
included “The UCAN Recipe Cookbook” with lots of great ideas for pre-workout
snacks, post-workout to enhance fat burn and optimize recovery, between meals
to control cravings, and as a healthy addition to a meal replacement shake.
I was actually surprised at how full I felt after drinking
my first UCAN smoothie. As someone that
usually needs to eat every 90 minutes or so, it actually kept me satisfied for
way longer.
The flavors took a little time getting used to. A problem I constantly run into is that my
pup and my blender are not friends so I tend to rush the blending process. UCAN’s SuperStarch has a very distinct flavor
and texture and I found that if I didn’t fully blend my drinks or use enough
fruit in my smoothies, it was a lot more noticeable.
Note: 1 packet of UCAN Protein Drink Mix is equivalent to
1.5 scoops. I didn’t know this my first
smoothie and put WAY too much in!
“These are a few of
my favorite smoothies…”
Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie
·
1.5 scoops Chocolate
·
1 cup raspberries
·
8 oz. milk
·
Swirl of Hershey’s Dark Chocolate Syrup
Ok, so this was my own
take on the UCAN Choc-O-Cherry Shake and inspired by my favorite “Raspberry
Mocha Blast” at Marylou’s. The tart
cherries would have been excellent for recovery but I didn’t have any in my
freezer so I had to improvise.
Refreshing Tropical Smoothie
·
1.5 scoops Vanilla
·
1 banana
·
1-1.5 cup pineapple, peaches, mango,
strawberries
·
4 oz. almond milk or water
It’s my own little
creation. Both refreshing and tropical. What are your favorite fruits to blend into a
smoothie?
The UCAN Latte
·
2 scoops Vanilla
·
6 oz. iced coffee
·
2 oz. almond milk
I use a little more
coffee and a little less almond milk.
UCAN’s recipe called for 2 packets stevia and unsweetened almond milk
but my almond milk was already sweetened.
Perfect for a little morning pick me up before teaching spin class!
The best part about smoothies is being creative! I love coming up with new concoctions because
no two smoothies ever tastes the same.
Some other ingredients to experiment with: peanut butter, chia seeds,
avocado, pumpkin puree, spinach…
Other bonuses:
·
Both flavors are gluten-free with no sugar
added.
·
1 scoop of vanilla protein mix is 100 calories
with 8g protein, 18g carbohydrates while 1 scoop of chocolate protein mix is
110 calories with 7g protein, 18g carbohydrates.
Join us on Twitter for the UCAN sponsored #BibChat on
December 27th at 9pm EST!
And don’t forget to use code BIBRAVE for 15% off your order!
Happy running!
P.S. Georgie gives UCAN “2 paws up!”
I use a little more coffee and a little less almond milk. Living DNA Coupons
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