When it’s cold outside, it’s only natural to want to know if you can prepare IsaLean® Shakes as a warm drink. The answer is yes! Drinking your IsaLean Shake warm is a great option to have on cold winter days. However, there are a few important things to remember when you’re preparing a warm IsaLean Shake to have the best results.
Don’t Overheat Your Shake!
There’s a fine line between hot and too hot when preparing IsaLean Shakes. Water that’s heated to no more than 65 degrees Celsius will work best. In the absence of a thermometer, try warming the water in a microwave for about 45 to 60 seconds or heat water on the stove and test with your finger to reach the ideal temperature that is comfortingly warm but not too hot to drink.
If you use water that’s any hotter, the protein and enzymes will very likely become denatured and some of the starches will begin to cook. The result could be a shake that’s unappealingly curdled and sticky. In addition, some of the vitamins—specifically the B vitamins like folic acid—could be lost if you try to prepare a shake with water that’s too hot.
How to Prepare a Warm Isagenix Shake
The best way to make a warm shake is to heat up your water or milk first—such as in a kettle or the microwave for about a minute. Make sure it’s at a comfortable drinking temperature that is not too hot. Next, whisk or blend the warm liquid with the IsaLean Shake until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. You might find you prefer to add a little more or less liquid than you normally do when preparing your shake warm. Start with 250 mL of liquid and adjust to your taste.
Preparing a warm shake in your Isagenix PROMiXX blender is not recommended because warm water can create pressure in the tightly sealed container and result in a splattering mess when you open the blender. One option is to use a small whisk or fork in a tall mug to prepare your shake. An immersion blender is another way to blend your shake that is safe to use with hot liquids.
Warm IsaLean Shake Recipes
These recipe ideas can help you enjoy your shake even more during cold winter months to keep you on track with your wellness goals without leaving you feeling chilled.
Salted Caramel Macchiato
2 scoops Creamy French Vanilla IsaLean Shake
150 – 250 mL hot coffee
150 mL warm milk of choice
*Combine all ingredients and whisk or blend until desired consistency is reached. Serve in a tall mug.
Good-For-You Hot Chocolate
2 scoops Creamy Dutch Chocolate IsaLean Shake
250 mL hot water or milk (or half of each)
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
*Combine all ingredients and whisk or blend until desired consistency is reached. Serve in a tall mug.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
2 scoops of Creamy Dutch Chocolate IsaLean Shake
250 mL hot water or milk (or half of each)
¼ tsp peppermint extract
*Combine all ingredients and whisk or blend until desired consistency is reached. Serve in a tall mug.
