Protien Shakes: Milk or Water?

ericasturn

Do you use a form of milk such as almond milk or water in your protien shakes? Is there a better nutritional way to go? I enjoy unsweetened almond milk, but have heard it is better to use water.

Dauntlessness

I use 1 cup of 2% milk and 5 ice cubes in the blender. It comes out really good

ShaunaMcMac

Skim milk... I couldn't handle water. If I have a bunch of cal left over I will even do homogenous milk (tastes like a milkshake!)

strum261

I tried water and yuk, I didn't like it, so I now use almond milk and it's delicious. You can also use almond milk, and some ice cubes to make a "milk shake" it's very tasty

massage_gal

I always use about 1/3 cup almond milk. It tastes SO good, I know I've heard that water is ideal, but I need the calcium anyway.

ShaunaMcMac

Do you use a form of milk such as almond milk or water in your protien shakes? Is there a better nutritional way to go? I enjoy unsweetened almond milk, but have heard it is better to use water.

Milk is healthy for you, but it really depends on your cal goals. If they are low you may need to stick with water or almond milk to not go over, but if you have room, do what ever tastes best. All options are healthy.

jmcreynolds91

i use unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Love the flavor. Tried water but it was nasty.

tomich54

Skim milk, thinking about trying almond milk after reading this!

nettasue35

I use skim milk. I have been thinking of trying the almond milk, but I'm scared I won't like it.

leanne0605

Skim milk

Aerosam

I only drink unsweetened soya milk as I'm allergic to dairy, I wonder what that would taste like in a protein shake?

usmc01462

Make sure you research the protein powder you are using Alot of the stuff is junk..

Iron_Lotus

Almond milk for me

THICKandFIT

I use 1 cup of unsweetened chocolate soy milk. yummy! I also throw in about 8 ice-cubes.

Mischievous_Rascal

Make sure you research the protein powder you are using Alot of the stuff is junk..

What types you recommend?

ValerieMartini2Olives

I use soymilk. Or I use nonfat dry milk and add needed water. I don't add milks as a nutritional benefit, per se. I use it for the taste and the creaminess. Protein powder with just water is way too bland or chalky for me.

Aerosam

I just ordered Maximucle Promax Diet, about 200cals per serving, £29 on amamzon.co.uk

Gonna give it a whirl and see how it goes!

chm2616

For breakfast, I use 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk/coconut milk. For a snack, I use water.

jpalocy77

unsweetened almond milk here...like the creaminess it gives..make sure you use half of a banana..i think that it makes all the difference in the taste..

taunto

Do you use a form of milk such as almond milk or water in your protien shakes?

I strictly just use milk. I used to use water but since I drink milk typically anyways and protein shakes make better shakes with milk, I go with milk now

Is there a better nutritional way to go? I enjoy unsweetened almond milk, but have heard it is better to use water.

You can use almond milk. Its not really better to use one over the other. If you have the calories and macros to use milk, use milk. If you're running short on calories, skip the milk and go with water

MzzFaith

Enjoy pure silk almond unsweetened milk.

mellenorris

*IF* I am out of V8 (I love their berry juices, and their energy drinks really rock in a smoothie too), almond milk is my go-to. If I'm out of both, I just use my vanilla powder and water. Not as tasty, but it holds me over!

ericasturn

Make sure you research the protein powder you are using Alot of the stuff is junk..

I use Pro Perfomance whey protien from GNC~ it was recommended to me by someone who is a personal trainer. If this one isn't good could you recommend one or let me know what you should look for in a protien powder please?

Flixie00

Water for me, too rich with milk.

Edit: thanks for the reminder, was packing for the gym and almost forgot my shaker.

AlliBarlik

I use the Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk. Like a milkshake!

oldernotwiser

Definitely Almond Breeze unsweetened vanilla Almond Milk. Good nutrition and flavor and only adds 30 cals per cup.

thinklivebefree

I use homemade almond milk when I have it or water if I dont, the better question is Good Protein or Bad Protein....There are tons of BAD protein powders on the market...Bad as in junk filled!

penelepurr

I didn't like it with water at all so I compromised and switched to skim milk. I get a chocolate flavor so it tastes more like chocolate milk. As an alternative, sometimes I throw in a scoop of whey with fruit, yogurt, etc., and make a shake.

kiern18

8 oz of unsweetened almond milk and 2 oz of cold water with about five ice cubes

chloeobe

I use PHD diet whey protein in belgian choc, I cant stomach it in cold water, so I put half water/half unsweetened almond milk a spoon of coffee and heat it up in the microwave and make a hot chocolate or mocha out of it

brandiuntz

I use coconut milk and frozen fruit (usually banana) so I don't have to use ice.