When you're on a diet, sometimes it can feel like you're eating the same thing every day—which can lead to boredom and ultimately diet fatigue. But you don't have to feel that way on the HMR diet!

While HMR Shakes are simple to make—they blend up in just a minute—they are also incredibly versatile, with a variety of prep methods and ways to change up flavors, depending on what you're in the mood for. Below is a roundup of some of our favorite ways to make our shakes, or watch the video:

Use a blender and add flavorings.

Make a quick and simple shake by blending an HMR Shake for 1-2 minutes in a high-speed blender with water and ice. Change things up by adding fresh or frozen fruit like berries, bananas, or a tropical mix, and/or flavorings like sugar-free Jello-O pudding mix, sugar-free syrups, or extracts.

Make a creamier shake.

To make a thick, creamy shake, blend the HMR Shake mix with less water (about 4 ounces) and crushed ice. Blend at a low speed for a longer time (about 3-4 minutes).

Create a filling, higher volume shake.

Mix your shake with more ice and more water and blend at a low speed for a couple of minutes, then finish blending at a high speed for 10 seconds.

Add even more volume and flavor by replacing the water with 6 ounces of diet soda (if you want to use a full 12-oz can, we recommend using 2 scoops of shake mix to maintain a thick, creamy texture—plus it will make a giant shake that is super filling, for just 240 calories!). 

Shakes taste too sweet? Try these tips to cut the sweetness.

Blend your HMR Shake with ice and water and then add 1 tsp of instant coffee and/or 1 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder to cut the sweetness.

Make your shakes hot.

Looking for something to cozy up with on a cold day? Try making a hot shake! Just blend an HMR Shake with 5 ounces of hot (not boiling) water and your favorite low-calorie flavorings, like this Hot Peppermint Mocha Shake recipe. Be sure to vent your blender lid to prevent overheating.

Turn your shakes into ice cream.

Use a food processor to create a creamy and decadent frozen treat! Start by adding 1 cup of ice or frozen fruit to a food processor and blend until the ice or fruit is crushed into a fine snow, then scrape down the sides of the processor. Add about ½ cup of water and blend with the ice or frozen fruit. Add the HMR Shake mix and any flavorings you like, such as sugar-free pudding mix or sugar-free syrup and mix for 2-3 minutes into a thick and creamy "ice cream" treat. Try one of our favorite ice cream recipes, Lemon Berry Ice Cream.

Check out our In the Box Guide for a list of add-ins and low-calorie flavorings that can change up your shakes without adding a lot of extra calories.

The next time you go to make shake, try adding a small amount of flavor, new fruits, or try a whole new preparation technique like one of the above suggestions to get a whole new experience! 

Next, Explore a Variety of Ways to Make Your HMR Entrees.

You can also get inspiration from thousands of members and HMR Coaches in the HMR Diet Support private Facebook group, where members post all different recipe ideas and diet support—see you there!