What I Drink in a Day as an Active Mom Prioritizing Hydration and Protein

The temperatures might be dropping, but my iced drinks aren’t going anywhere. 😂 As an active mom, I’m still prioritizing hydration and finding easy ways to work protein into my day.

And because plain water and I have a slightly complicated relationship, I like having a little variety! Here’s a look at what I drink throughout the day, including my daily protein coffee, a fun afternoon drink, and a creamy protein milkshake.

Before the Gym: Pre-Workout

I started my gym morning with Clean Simple Eats pre-workout in the freeze pop flavor.

How I make it: Mix with cold water according to the package directions, shake well, and add ice if desired. Easy!

After My Workout: C2O Organic Coconut Water

After my workout, I had some C2O Organic Coconut Water. It has naturally occurring electrolytes, simple ingredients, and a slightly sweet taste that gives me some variety in my hydration routine!

Throughout the Day: Water

Yes, plain water still makes an appearance, lol. I keep my water bottle nearby while I’m working, running errands, and doing all the mom things. Having it within reach makes it easier to remember to sip throughout the day.

With Breakfast: My Daily Iced Protein Latte

This is one of my favorite ways to work protein into breakfast. It tastes like a creamy iced latte and comes together in just a few minutes!

Makes 1 latte

Ingredients

• About 160 mL Fairlife nonfat or 2% milk

• 1 scoop Clean Simple Eats unflavored protein powder

• 30 mL of your favorite coffee creamer (i ike chobani)

• 2 shots espresso

• Ice

Instructions

1. Add the milk, protein powder, and creamer to a glass or shaker.

2. Froth or shake until smooth.

3. Fill a separate glass with ice and add the espresso.

4. Pour the protein milk mixture over the espresso, stir, and enjoy!

My tip: Mix the protein into the cold milk first to help keep it smooth.

Afternoon: Shirley Temple Olipop

For an afternoon drink that feels a little more fun, I dress up a Shirley Temple Olipop with cherries and a splash of cherry juice. Very little effort, very cute result!!

Makes 1 drink

Ingredients

• 1 can Shirley Temple Olipop

• A few maraschino cherries

• A small splash of juice from the cherry jar

• Ice

Instructions

1. Fill a glass with ice.

2. Slowly pour in the Olipop.

3. Add the cherries and a small splash of cherry juice.

4. Give it a gentle stir and enjoy!

With Dinner: C2O Coconut Water

I poured a little glass of chilled C2O Organic Coconut Water to finish off my liter with dinner. I love adding a lime too!

Dessert: Creamy Protein Milkshake

Ending the day with something sweet is absolutely part of the routine. This milkshake combines protein ice cream, frozen banana, and Clean Simple Eats protein for a thick, creamy dessert, finished with coconut whip and cookie crumbles!! So freaking good.

Makes 1 milkshake

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk

• ½ cup protein ice cream

• ½ scoop Clean Simple Eats protein powder

• ½ frozen banana

• ½ cup ice

• Coconut whipped topping, to taste

• A few cookie crumbles

Use your favorite protein powder and ice cream flavors!

Instructions

1. Add the milk, protein ice cream, protein powder, frozen banana, and ice to a blender.

2. Blend until thick and smooth, adding a small splash of milk if needed to help it blend.

3. Pour into a glass.

4. Top with coconut whip and a few cookie crumbles.

My tip: Keep the milk minimal to start, you can add more, but it’s harder to get that thick milkshake texture back once you’ve added too much!

Keeping It Simple and Repeatable

This is just a little snapshot of my day! Having drinks I enjoy and recipes that are easy to repeat helps me stay consistent with hydration and protein without making either feel like another complicated task.