Protein Shakes

[MDTerps]

OH WAR.... What do you use? What do you mix with yours if anything?

I usually do one scoop of powder, 8 oz water, half banana or strawberries, with some crushed ice. I blend all of this in a blender.

I'm looking for something else to spice up the taste. Sometimes I use 4 oz milk 4 oz water.

Just plan powder and water makes me gag.

 

[morningbell]

OH WAR.... What do you use? What do you mix with yours if anything?

I usually do one scoop of powder, 8 oz water, half banana or strawberries, with some crushed ice. I blend all of this in a blender.

I'm looking for something else to spice up the taste. Sometimes I use 4 oz milk 4 oz water.

Just plan powder and water makes me gag.

I'm not War but I'm putting in $.02

frozen blueberries
frozen strawberries
frozen banana
almond milk
flax oil (not so good for men as it is for wimins)
hemp oil
raw hemp seeds
Aloe Life Daily Greens

it does me good :shrug:

For a pina colada type try frozen pineapple and frozen banana with coconut water
not coconut milk and not the kind with added sugar or corn syrup. Look for "Vita-coco" or you can get young thai coconut at Shoppers, use the meat and all.

 

[BadGirl]

OH WAR.... What do you use? What do you mix with yours if anything?

I usually do one scoop of powder, 8 oz water, half banana or strawberries, with some crushed ice. I blend all of this in a blender.

I'm looking for something else to spice up the taste. Sometimes I use 4 oz milk 4 oz water.

Just plan powder and water makes me gag.

If you use 8 oz. skim milk instead of the water, you'll gain another 8 grams of protein, and it'll only cost you 80 calories.

I've tried about 35 different protein drinks lately, and NONE of them are any good. They all make me yack. (And I even tried ones that War recommended ) I've had much better success with the South Beach protein bars that come in at about 19-22 grams of protein, each. They aren't the same thing as a candy bar, but they are somewhat tolerable.

 

[MDTerps]

I'm not War but I'm putting in $.02

frozen blueberries
frozen strawberries
frozen banana
almond milk
flax oil (not so good for men as it is for wimins)
hemp oil
raw hemp seeds
Aloe Life Daily Greens

it does me good :shrug:

For a pina colada type try frozen pineapple and frozen banana with coconut water
not coconut milk and not the kind with added sugar or corn syrup. Look for "Vita-coco" or you can get young thai coconut at Shoppers, use the meat and all.

Suggestions from everyone are welcome. Just thought of him b/c I know he is so into fitness.

Thanks for the input!

 

[morningbell]

Suggestions from everyone are welcome. Just thought of him b/c I know he is so into fitness.

Thanks for the input!

You heard about his win He worked so hard.

 

[BadGirl]

Chocolate Monkey
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop chocolate protein
1/2 a banana

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.


Strawberry Banana Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein
1/2 banana
3 whole frozen strawberries

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Banana Split
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/2 banana
1/4 cup chopped pineapple
2 frozen strawberries

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Blueberry Bonanza Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup frozen or fresh blueberries

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Chocolate Covered Cherry
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop chocolate protein
10-12 frozen or fresh cherries
optional: 1 tsp. of SF Cherry Torani Syrup or a drop of cherry extract

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Silky Latte
4 oz. Silk brand Mocha soy milk
4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Silky Mocha
4 oz. Silk brand Mocha soy milk
4 oz. water
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Smoothie
4 oz. Vitasoy Peppermint Chocolate soy milk
4 oz. water
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup canned pumpkin (chilled)
Dash of pumpkin pie spice

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Berry Berry Good Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup frozen or fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Mochachinno
8 oz. cold coffee
1 scoop chocolate protein
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Egg Nog Protein Shake
4 oz. Silk Nog soy milk
4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein
Dash of nutmeg

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder. Blend on low then high till well blended. Dash of nutmeg on top.

Pina Colada
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup pineapple
1 Tbs. SF Coconut Torani Syrup (I've also used 2 T. of unsweetened coconut from the health food store or Baker's catalog)

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Peanut Butter Cup
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 Tbs. peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
2-3 ice cubes

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Cherry Vanilla Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein
5-6 maraschino cherries
1 Tbs. SF French Vanilla Torani Syrup

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Chocolate Caramel Protein Shake
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 Tbs. SF Caramel Torani Syrup
3 Ice Cubes

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Blueberry Banana Protein Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 banana

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Strawberry Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein
3-4 Frozen Whole Strawberries

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Lemon Meringue Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 T. SF Jello Lemon Pudding Powder
2 Ice Cubes

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Green Giant
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 T. SF Jello Pistachio Pudding Powder
2 Ice Cubes

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Butterscotch Shake
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 T. SF Jello Butterscotch Pudding Powder
2 Ice Cubes

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Strawberry Cheesecake Shake
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 T. SF Jello Cheesecake Pudding Powder
3-4 Frozen or Fresh Strawberries

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Vanilla Spice Protein Shake
4 oz. Silk Spice soy milk
4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Nutmeg
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Chocolate Almond Protein Smoothie
4 oz. vanilla soy milk
4 oz. water
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 T. Almond Butter
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Mango Madness Protein Smoothie
4 oz. water
4 oz. vanilla soy milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Banana Joe Protein Shake
4 oz. water
4 oz. vanilla soy milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 banana
1/2 shot of espresso or 1/4 cup fresh coffee or 1 tsp instant coffee
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Carrot Cake Protein Shake
4 oz. water
4 oz. Silk Spice soy milk (if you use Vanilla or Plain Milk add more cinnamon and nutmeg)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup frozen sliced carrots
1 Tablespoon Cream Cheese
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Nutmeg

Place liquids in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Mango Banana Protein Lassi
4 oz. vanilla soy milk
4 oz. water
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 Tbs. SF Vanilla Torani Syrup
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 Banana (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Banana Protein Smoothie
4 oz. water
4 oz. vanilla soy milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 Banana (fresh or frozen)
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Nutmeg
2-3 Ice Cubes

2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Mocha Banana Joe Protein Shake
4 oz. water
4 oz. vanilla soy milk
1 scoop Chocolate protein powder
1/2 banana
1 tsp instant espresso powder
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

 

[BadGirl]

Mocha Joe Protein Shake
4 oz. water
4 oz. vanilla soy milk
1 scoop Chocolate protein powder
1 tsp instant espresso powder
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Peach Cobbler Protein Shake
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup frozen sliced peaches
dash cinnamon
dash nutmeg
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended

Mango Banana Protein Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup frozen mango chunks
1/2 a banana
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Gingersnap Protein Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/2-3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 Tablespoon Starbuck's SF Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
dash of cinnamon
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Strawberry Mango Protein Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein
1/4 cup frozen mango chunks
3 whole strawberries

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Banana Bread Protein Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
1 T. SF Jello Banana Pudding Mix, dry
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
dash Nutmeg
dash Ground Cloves
1/2 Banana, frozen
2-3 Ice Cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Top with another dash of nutmeg.

 

[morningbell]

Mocha Joe Protein Shake
4 oz. water
4 oz. vanilla soy milk
1 scoop Chocolate protein powder
1 tsp instant espresso powder
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Peach Cobbler Protein Shake
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup frozen sliced peaches
dash cinnamon
dash nutmeg
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended

Mango Banana Protein Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup frozen mango chunks
1/2 a banana
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Gingersnap Protein Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/2-3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 Tablespoon Starbuck's SF Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
dash of cinnamon
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Strawberry Mango Protein Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein
1/4 cup frozen mango chunks
3 whole strawberries

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Banana Bread Protein Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
1 T. SF Jello Banana Pudding Mix, dry
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
dash Nutmeg
dash Ground Cloves
1/2 Banana, frozen
2-3 Ice Cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Top with another dash of nutmeg.

holy hell girl, you're full of them!

 

[MDTerps]

Thank you BG!

I'm liking the sounds of this one

Silky Mocha
4 oz. Silk brand Mocha soy milk
4 oz. water
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

And alot of others as well. I have to run out and get the chocolate powder. All I have right now is vanilla.

I don't think I have ever seen the mocha soy milk. Hummmm

 

[BadGirl]

holy hell girl, you're full of them!

I've not tried all of them, but the ones that I have tried are just ok. If you were to take the protein mix out of it, and they'd be great, but totally miss the point of getting in extra protein.

If you're looking for other ways to get protein in, here is a starting list of god food options:

chicken
beef
cheese
crab legs
lump crab
scallops
fresh tuna
smoked salmon
fresh salmon
tilapia
flounder
halibut
shrimp
turkey mignon (bacon-wrapped turkey)
turkey meatballs (Foster Farms frozen 18 g. of protein for 3 balls)
ground turkey
beans
pouches of tuna, crab
Fage Greek yogurt (almost twice the amount of protein of regular yogurt)
peanuts & almonds

 

[warneckutz]

If you use 8 oz. skim milk instead of the water, you'll gain another 8 grams of protein, and it'll only cost you 80 calories.

I've tried about 35 different protein drinks lately, and NONE of them are any good. They all make me yack. (And I even tried ones that War recommended ) I've had much better success with the South Beach protein bars that come in at about 19-22 grams of protein, each. They aren't the same thing as a candy bar, but they are somewhat tolerable.

You didn't like the Muscle Milk!?!?!?! I'm sorry!

 

[warneckutz]

OH WAR.... What do you use? What do you mix with yours if anything?

I usually do one scoop of powder, 8 oz water, half banana or strawberries, with some crushed ice. I blend all of this in a blender.

I'm looking for something else to spice up the taste. Sometimes I use 4 oz milk 4 oz water.

Just plan powder and water makes me gag.

I guess it depends on the protein powder you like to use.

My personal favorites are BSN's Syntha-6 (take your pic, all the flavors are great), Optimum Nutrition's NitroCore 24 (Caramel Toffee Fudge, or something like that, awesome) and Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey in the Pumpkin Pie flavor.

For extra taste, I usually throw in some Natty Peanut Butter, blueberries, banana, ground cinnamon, etc... I use water in my shakes though, I've steared clear of milk (it's not bad or anything, I'm just so used to water after the months of dieting).

 

[BadGirl]

You didn't like the Muscle Milk!?!?!?! I'm sorry!

No problem, honey.

The RTD ones that you recommended make me puke. What's funny is that even the smallest amount of sugar (real or manufactured "sugar") can make me puke. Regular applesauce (not the unsweetened variety) about put me on the floor in pain for a few days.

Oh, and that Isopure crap is just that. Nasty, nasty, nasty.

 

[warneckutz]

No problem, honey.

The RTD ones that you recommended make me puke. What's funny is that even the smallest amount of sugar (real or manufactured "sugar") can make me puke. Regular applesauce (not the unsweetened variety) about put me on the floor in pain for a few days.

Oh, and that Isopure crap is just that. Nasty, nasty, nasty.

I didn't recommend Isopure did I? I don't like it much either.

 

[morningbell]

I've not tried all of them, but the ones that I have tried are just ok. If you were to take the protein mix out of it, and they'd be great, but totally miss the point of getting in extra protein.

If you're looking for other ways to get protein in, here is a starting list of god food options:

chicken
beef
cheese
crab legs
lump crab
scallops
fresh tuna
smoked salmon
fresh salmon
tilapia
flounder
halibut
shrimp
turkey mignon (bacon-wrapped turkey)
turkey meatballs (Foster Farms frozen 18 g. of protein for 3 balls)
ground turkey
beans
pouches of tuna, crab
Fage Greek yogurt (almost twice the amount of protein of regular yogurt)
peanuts & almonds

Fage Greek yogurt with honey double

I have been trying to stay away from dairy much. i love fish, not trying to eat red meat, burnt out on chicken and I won't do pork. I have nixed dairy and any other mucus producing foods. I'm trying to cut down on foods that cause inflammation as well.

Did anybody hear about the BS that Talapia is bad for you b/c of the high ammount of omega 6? They said it was the omega 6 that causes inflammation. I don't know..... it was on FOX news so I was kind of leery.

 

[nightowl]

4 oz soy milk
4 oz any flavor light yogurt
scoop of protein powder
few frozen berries
crushed ice

 

[BadGirl]

Also, check out Kay's Naturals Inc. and glance through some of their products. They have cereals, crackers, pretzels, etc. that are made with soy protein. Pretty tasty stuff. All natural ingredients, no transfats, and they are gluten-free.

For instance, their cereal (dry) is 9 grams of protein. Add in 8 oz of skim milk, and you can get your protein up to 17 grams.

I've found that their snacks (White Cheddar Crisps) are somewhat salty, but they are a good texture and taste pretty decent, and also at 9 grams of protein for a 100-calorie snack-sized bag.

You can go on-line to their site and get a sample box of their more popular items for $5.00, shipped to your home.

 

[morningbell]

Also, check out Kay's Naturals Inc. and glance through some of their products. They have cereals, crackers, pretzels, etc. that are made with soy protein. Pretty tasty stuff. All natural ingredients, no transfats, and they are gluten-free.

For instance, their cereal (dry) is 9 grams of protein. Add in 8 oz of skim milk, and you can get your protein up to 17 grams.

I've found that their snacks (White Cheddar Crisps) are somewhat salty, but they are a good texture and taste pretty decent, and also at 9 grams of protein for a 100-calorie snack-sized bag.

You can go on-line to their site and get a sample box of their more popular items for $5.00, shipped to your home.

The only problem with soy protein is that the more you process soy the worse it is for you. I will do whole soy beans, soy nuts, soy milk and tofu. For men too much soy has an estrogen effect so limit it.

I hear Whey is where its at for both protein and weight loss.

 

[virgovictoria]

I guess it depends on the protein powder you like to use.

My personal favorites are BSN's Syntha-6 (take your pic, all the flavors are great), Optimum Nutrition's NitroCore 24 (Caramel Toffee Fudge, or something like that, awesome) and Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey in the Pumpkin Pie flavor.

For extra taste, I usually throw in some Natty Peanut Butter, blueberries, banana, ground cinnamon, etc... I use water in my shakes though, I've steared clear of milk (it's not bad or anything, I'm just so used to water after the months of dieting).

Where can I find the 100% Whey/Pumpkin Pie flavor or other 100% Whey Protein flavors? I use EAS Choc and Vanilla and a Strawberry from the natural food store in L-town.

I use almond milk in my shakes, flavored and unflavored - but always unsweetened, if that makes sense. I try to add frozen blues, strawberries, raspberries or mixed and a scoop of clear fiber to make it a powerful drink to go.

If I don't have time to blend, etc... I just add Hershey's sugar free chocolate syrup and travel in a shaker cup with it.

TIA for the scoop on the product info.

Congrats again on the win!

 

[warneckutz]

Where can I find the 100% Whey/Pumpkin Pie flavor or other 100% Whey Protein flavors? I use EAS Choc and Vanilla and a Strawberry from the natural food store in L-town.

I use almond milk in my shakes, flavored and unflavored - but always unsweetened, if that makes sense. I try to add frozen blues, strawberries, raspberries or mixed and a scoop of clear fiber to make it a powerful drink to go.

If I don't have time to blend, etc... I just add Hershey's sugar free chocolate syrup and travel in a shaker cup with it.

TIA for the scoop on the product info.

Congrats again on the win!

Thanks for the congrats!

I picked up a 2lb jug from bodybuilding.com, they have a ton of different flavors on there too, worth looking into!