Protein powders: which are the thickest?

nicolealamode
nicolealamode Posts: 12 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I like switching up my protein powders every once in a while for variety/boredom. Does anyone know of any brands that mix really thick? I'm not a fan of thin protein powders. Thanks!

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  • youdontknowwhatyousaw
    youdontknowwhatyousaw Posts: 221 Member
    I find Quest to be decently thick. I've only ever mixed it with almond milk. Haven't used a lot of protein powders, so, I don't really have anything to compare it to.
  • ilovecereal1982
    ilovecereal1982 Posts: 1,194 Member
    If my protein powder is lacking in that thick punch I usually use 1 table spoon of water with 1 table spoon of corn starch....shake it for about 33 minutes and then BOOM you've got yourself some meeeeean protein paste ready to do a body good.
  • cmtigger
    cmtigger Posts: 1,450 Member
    Casein powders are thicker than most.
  • nickatine
    nickatine Posts: 451 Member
    Quest blended with almond milk and frozen fruit and a few ice cubes, Frotein.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    cmtigger wrote: »
    Casein powders are thicker than most.

    ^ This. I prefer a whey/casein blend (currently Dymatize Elite Gourmet). Mixes thicker than pure whey proteins.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    cmtigger wrote: »
    Casein powders are thicker than most.

    Yep. I use optimum nutrition 100% casein which is pretty thick. If you want it even thicker, adding a TBS of chia seeds does the trick

  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    Try adding chickpeas to your smoothie: you will have both protein and fiber; and it also thickens. Make sure you rinse the chickpeas really well to remove the sodium.
  • Strawblackcat
    Strawblackcat Posts: 944 Member
    It's more of a meal replacement than just a regular protein powder, but I've found that the Raw Meal powder from Garden of Life to get crazy thick when you mix it according to package directions. When I mix it with my flax milk, it gets so thick after chilling it that it basically turns to pudding and I have to eat it with a spoon.
  • DorisSilver50
    DorisSilver50 Posts: 98 Member
    I like EAS Advantage with 25 grams of protein. They make one that has 15 grams but it doesn't get as thick:)
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    I throw in a tbs of coconut oil for a thick smoothie.
  • hgycta
    hgycta Posts: 3,013 Member
    As others here have said: Quest! I love their protein powders especially because of this!
    I've noticed generally any protein powder with xanthan gum in the ingredients list will blend to a nice and thick consistency though :) quest just blends thick and tastes the best based upon my experiences!
  • nicolealamode
    nicolealamode Posts: 12 Member
    I love this community!! Always tons of responses. Thanks everyone for the suggestions!!
  • nickatine
    nickatine Posts: 451 Member
    hgycta wrote: »
    As others here have said: Quest! I love their protein powders especially because of this!
    I've noticed generally any protein powder with xanthan gum in the ingredients list will blend to a nice and thick consistency though :) quest just blends thick and tastes the best based upon my experiences!
    This, I have quest, and other basic wheys, when I'm not using the quest I'll put half a. Teaspoon of xanthan gum in the blender.

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