Protein shake recommendations?

ProfDawnLee

I like Vega One. The vegan berry is really yummy. I occasionally eat it as a meal replacement for breakfast after my early am workout and while I am getting ready for work and my kids out the door. Some mornings I just do not have time to sit and eat. It is also less expensive than Shakeology per serving but similar in ingredients. You can get it on Amazon.

ejrider

I like ISOPURE and buy it off of Amazon. It is a Whey protein and A lot of the flavors have Zero carbs and and a few have 2 carbs. It also offers 50 grams of protein per serving. It is around $45 for a 3lb thing of it...which I didn't think was too bad. It mixes well...a lot better then the Body Fortress protein I was buying from Walmart.

shondraturner1

I have several food allergies so I go with plant-based protein Orgain. I love the flavor Creamy Chocolate Fudge. I add unsweetened almond milk and a banana. It's great for a snack or for post work outs. You can get it at Costco for less than $30.00 and if you keep an eye out sometimes they have a coupon for $5 off. Something else to think about making smoothies with a variety of greens will also provide a lot of protein. Just a thought.

AnvilHead

_dracarys_ wrote: »

Trutein. You can order samples from bodynutrition.com before you commit to a 2# tub. Vanilla Bean is my favorite, but I've had Cinnabun, Chocolate PB Cup, Pumpkin Pie, Red Velvet Cake, and Peanut Butter Marshmallow Cookie (I didn't like that one).

Another Trutein fan here. Chocolate Truffle is my favorite, but the Cinnabun is excellent as well. I do like being able to order samples before shelling out the money for a 2.5 lb. tub of protein that I don't like the flavor of.

I also like Dymatize Elite Gourmet (whey/casein mix). Their chocolate and Cappucino Rush flavors are both very good, and the casein makes the shakes thicker than straight whey (Trutein is also a mix of whey, casein and egg).

You can never go wrong with Optimum Nutrition either. Excellent quality and their flavors are good also.

FitGirl0123

Ump is by far my favorite. It does not promote weight loss etc etc. It's simply a protein supplement.

FitGirl0123

Oh and I love to add 2 tbsp of pb2. Yum

AngelJenny74

Thanks everyone!

dmaert

Fithealthystrongafter50 wrote: »

I have had this same question, and it's easy to see why there isn't one best choice. First step is to determine protein needs, and then to determine when it will be consumed. I am looking for a protein shake that is a powder (transportable) that would be good for a post-workout recovery drink to have within 30 minutes of a strength/cardio workout. I don't eat a lot of meat, but have been averaging 76 g/day and I weigh 141. It seems based on protein requirements for active adults I would need 70 g/day. My MFP goal is 65 g/day, so I'm not in deficit. I use almond milk and would prefer a dairy free blend. Suggestions that taste good and meet those needs? Thanks!

justjax430

I really like Garden of Life brand!!

Brownsugarbair

I like syntax matrix 5.0 chocolate. They have a lot of flavors. 120 calories 1 gram of carbs and 2 grams of sugar per scoop. I usually use half a scoop so I can have more. It is sustained releases so you stay fuller longer. I think it has 28 grams of protein. It taste great and I'd not to thick. I usually use water or half almond milk half water.

Hornsby

Brownsugarbair wrote: »

I like syntax matrix 5.0 chocolate. 1 gram of carbs and 2 grams of sugar per scoop

Does not compute.