Protein Shakes

jennahudson01
jennahudson01 Posts: 232 Member
Hey all :) just wondering what's your favorite protein shake and why ?
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  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    edited February 2016
    Hey all

    Why did you make the title of this thread "Protein Shakes", then just say "Hey all"?
  • JenniferLynWhatx
    JenniferLynWhatx Posts: 141 Member
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  • jennahudson01
    jennahudson01 Posts: 232 Member
    edited February 2016
    AJ_G wrote: »
    Hey all

    Why did you make the title of this thread "Protein Shakes", then just say "Hey all"?

    Everytime I type something on this app it only enters the first two words lol .. I always have to edit and repost my bad you to quick for me !
  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    Isopure Dutch Chocolate, 50g of protein per serving, 1g of fat, 3g of carbs, 220 calories, and it's delicious
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    Trutein.

    Because:

    1) They disclose the ratios of protein they use rather than hiding it in a "proprietary blend" (which means the manufacturer can put whatever ratios they want and don't have to tell you).

    2) It's a blend of whey, casein and egg - so both fast and slower-digesting proteins.

    3) It tastes freaking delicious. Chocolate Truffle is my favorite, but Cinnabun is really good also. The casein also makes it thicker than a straight whey shake, which I like. Can't stand watery shakes.

    4) It mixes up easily in a shaker bottle. Don't get dry clumps of protein in my drink and don't need to dirty a blender just to mix a shake.
  • jennahudson01
    jennahudson01 Posts: 232 Member
    AnvilHead wrote: »
    Trutein.

    Because:

    1) They disclose the ratios of protein they use rather than hiding it in a "proprietary blend" (which means the manufacturer can put whatever ratios they want and don't have to tell you).

    2) It's a blend of whey, casein and egg - so both fast and slower-digesting proteins.

    3) It tastes freaking delicious. Chocolate Truffle is my favorite, but Cinnabun is really good also. The casein also makes it thicker than a straight whey shake, which I like. Can't stand watery shakes.

    4) It mixes up easily in a shaker bottle. Don't get dry clumps of protein in my drink and don't need to dirty a blender just to mix a shake.

    Wow good to know #1! And mm cinnabun haha.. You use milk or water ? I hate those dry clumps !

  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    AnvilHead wrote: »
    Trutein.

    Because:

    1) They disclose the ratios of protein they use rather than hiding it in a "proprietary blend" (which means the manufacturer can put whatever ratios they want and don't have to tell you).

    2) It's a blend of whey, casein and egg - so both fast and slower-digesting proteins.

    3) It tastes freaking delicious. Chocolate Truffle is my favorite, but Cinnabun is really good also. The casein also makes it thicker than a straight whey shake, which I like. Can't stand watery shakes.

    4) It mixes up easily in a shaker bottle. Don't get dry clumps of protein in my drink and don't need to dirty a blender just to mix a shake.

    Wow good to know #1! And mm cinnabun haha.. You use milk or water ? I hate those dry clumps !

    I mix it with 8 oz. nonfat milk and usually add 4 oz. water also just to make the shake a little bigger.

    The Chocolate Truffle tastes good enough to me that I consider it as much a "treat" as I do a supplement. I've tried a lot of different protein powders and this is the first one that I actually enjoy drinking.

    They also make a protein pudding mix which is pretty good (I've only tried the chocolate). I'll have that as my nighttime snack a few nights a week. The stuff mixes up nice and thick, and if you refrigerate it for 15-20 minutes before you eat it, it's as thick as cake frosting!
  • jennahudson01
    jennahudson01 Posts: 232 Member
    AnvilHead wrote: »
    AnvilHead wrote: »
    Trutein.

    Because:

    1) They disclose the ratios of protein they use rather than hiding it in a "proprietary blend" (which means the manufacturer can put whatever ratios they want and don't have to tell you).

    2) It's a blend of whey, casein and egg - so both fast and slower-digesting proteins.

    3) It tastes freaking delicious. Chocolate Truffle is my favorite, but Cinnabun is really good also. The casein also makes it thicker than a straight whey shake, which I like. Can't stand watery shakes.

    4) It mixes up easily in a shaker bottle. Don't get dry clumps of protein in my drink and don't need to dirty a blender just to mix a shake.

    Wow good to know #1! And mm cinnabun haha.. You use milk or water ? I hate those dry clumps !

    I mix it with 8 oz. nonfat milk and usually add 4 oz. water also just to make the shake a little bigger.

    The Chocolate Truffle tastes good enough to me that I consider it as much a "treat" as I do a supplement. I've tried a lot of different protein powders and this is the first one that I actually enjoy drinking.

    They also make a protein pudding mix which is pretty good (I've only tried the chocolate). I'll have that as my nighttime snack a few nights a week. The stuff mixes up nice and thick, and if you refrigerate it for 15-20 minutes before you eat it, it's as thick as cake frosting!

    Oh my god protein pudding and cake frosting lol I'm about to go bake a protein cake, your giving me good ideas though in how to include my protein powder into daily foods and snacks :)
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    I guess I should add the disclaimer that I don't work for them or own stock in the company or anything, lol. :) I tried their protein after hearing a few recommendations from other people and it turned out that they were right and I liked it. Another nice thing is that you can order sample packets of different flavors pretty cheaply off their website, so you don't have to commit to a 2 lb. tub of something you end up hating.
  • TigressMink
    TigressMink Posts: 7 Member
    I'm trying to get up into healthy weight range atm, so have been using Musashi Bulk Extreme protein in Choco Mint flavour. Mixed with skim milk it gives 51g protein, 10g fat, 65g carbs and 556 calories a serve.

    The Choco mint is awesome because I'm able to mix my vital greens powder in with it and the "grassy" taste just kind of blends with the fresh zing of the mint and it is just delicious!!
  • karwowski1992
    karwowski1992 Posts: 41 Member
    NLA for her


    Because its good
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    Dynmatize when I drink protein shakes and Quest for cooking.
  • jennahudson01
    jennahudson01 Posts: 232 Member
    I'm trying to get up into healthy weight range atm, so have been using Musashi Bulk Extreme protein in Choco Mint flavour. Mixed with skim milk it gives 51g protein, 10g fat, 65g carbs and 556 calories a serve.

    The Choco mint is awesome because I'm able to mix my vital greens powder in with it and the "grassy" taste just kind of blends with the fresh zing of the mint and it is just delicious!!

    Oo The Choco mint sounds really good speaking of grassy, anybody know of any protein shakes that are mostly natural extracts ?
  • BenOsen3
    BenOsen3 Posts: 121 Member
    I bought some BSN Cinnamon Bun on sale from bb.com. It might the best tasting shake I've ever had.
  • tillerstouch
    tillerstouch Posts: 608 Member
    Muscle pharm combat cookies and cream because:
    1. It tastess pretty good
    2. 25 grams of protien
    3. Costco sells a 5 pound tub for 45 bucks and as a broke college kid that's pretty damn cheap.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Hey all :) just wondering what's your favorite protein shake and why ?

    I like the Met-Rx brand myself.
    Tastes decent and fits nicely into my macros/calorie goals.

  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Muscle pharm combat cookies and cream because:
    1. It tastess pretty good
    2. 25 grams of protien
    3. Costco sells a 5 pound tub for 45 bucks and as a broke college kid that's pretty damn cheap.

    One of the supp shops near me, will have sales for $30 on 5 lb tubs, and so when they do, I try to pick up one or two.
  • jennahudson01
    jennahudson01 Posts: 232 Member
    Muscle pharm combat cookies and cream because:
    1. It tastess pretty good
    2. 25 grams of protien
    3. Costco sells a 5 pound tub for 45 bucks and as a broke college kid that's pretty damn cheap.

    Haha! That is a good deal ! the protein shake I use is 85$ :'(:'( luckily it's only like a once a year purchase though :)
  • tillerstouch
    tillerstouch Posts: 608 Member
    Muscle pharm combat cookies and cream because:
    1. It tastess pretty good
    2. 25 grams of protien
    3. Costco sells a 5 pound tub for 45 bucks and as a broke college kid that's pretty damn cheap.

    Haha! That is a good deal ! the protein shake I use is 85$ :'(:'( luckily it's only like a once a year purchase though :)

    Definitely couldn't afford that lol. The best part was last time I went to buy it it was $9 off. 36 bucks for 5 pounds, best deal of my life.
  • time2cutnow
    time2cutnow Posts: 150 Member
    Allmax isoflex - Vanilla. Mixed with vanilla almond milk. Ah-maz-ing
  • jennahudson01
    jennahudson01 Posts: 232 Member
    Allmax isoflex - Vanilla. Mixed with vanilla almond milk. Ah-maz-ing


    Oooooooo fancy fancy with almond milk! Good idea
  • jennahudson01
    jennahudson01 Posts: 232 Member
    MityMax96 wrote: »
    Hey all :) just wondering what's your favorite protein shake and why ?

    I like the Met-Rx brand myself.
    Tastes decent and fits nicely into my macros/calorie goals.

    Never had their protein shakes.. But the pretzel meal replacement bar is ridiculously good

  • time2cutnow
    time2cutnow Posts: 150 Member
    Allmax isoflex - Vanilla. Mixed with vanilla almond milk. Ah-maz-ing


    Oooooooo fancy fancy with almond milk! Good idea

    It breaks it up much better than normal milk too.
  • tiernan12
    tiernan12 Posts: 15 Member
    AnvilHead wrote: »
    Trutein.

    Because:

    1) They disclose the ratios of protein they use rather than hiding it in a "proprietary blend" (which means the manufacturer can put whatever ratios they want and don't have to tell you).

    2) It's a blend of whey, casein and egg - so both fast and slower-digesting proteins.

    3) It tastes freaking delicious. Chocolate Truffle is my favorite, but Cinnabun is really good also. The casein also makes it thicker than a straight whey shake, which I like. Can't stand watery shakes.

    4) It mixes up easily in a shaker bottle. Don't get dry clumps of protein in my drink and don't need to dirty a blender just to mix a shake.

    Where do you buy it? Based on Amazon prices I'm seeing ~50% more expensive than other options.

  • DWBalboa
    DWBalboa Posts: 37,259 Member
    I use two brands and it’s all about the Benjie’s! I use Body Fortress Super Advance Whey Isolate (2 pounds @ Walmart $17) and EAS Whey protein (5pounds @ BJ’s whole sell 30 something I forget the exact amount), they both mix well with water or in other bevs. I have used both in smoothies, yogurts, and even in breakfast (i.e. protein pancakes, added to grits or oatmeal).
    To me they give me the most bang for the buck.
    Good luck with making you decision.
    V/r,
    DW
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    tiernan12 wrote: »
    AnvilHead wrote: »
    Trutein.

    Because:

    1) They disclose the ratios of protein they use rather than hiding it in a "proprietary blend" (which means the manufacturer can put whatever ratios they want and don't have to tell you).

    2) It's a blend of whey, casein and egg - so both fast and slower-digesting proteins.

    3) It tastes freaking delicious. Chocolate Truffle is my favorite, but Cinnabun is really good also. The casein also makes it thicker than a straight whey shake, which I like. Can't stand watery shakes.

    4) It mixes up easily in a shaker bottle. Don't get dry clumps of protein in my drink and don't need to dirty a blender just to mix a shake.

    Where do you buy it? Based on Amazon prices I'm seeing ~50% more expensive than other options.

    I ordered once from their website (because I wanted some of the samples) and once from bodybuilding.com (slightly cheaper). I was paying nearly as much for the Dymatize protein I was taking before (and the Optimum Nutrition before that), and I like the taste and blend of the Trutein much better so it's worth it to me.
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    Lately, with coconut milk or cashew milk, I mix a Greek yogurt and the following: Protein powder,Chia seeds, Sesame seeds, Goji powder, Acai powder, cinnamon , Cacao nibs, Hemp, Flax, Powdered Calcium, Vitamin D, Maca, Beets, carrots, pomegranate powder, tart cherry

  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member

    If you like gingerbread, Oxygen magazine has a recipe for a delicious Gingerbread cookie shake: 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1/2 cup vanilla enriched Rice Dream, 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 T molasses, and ice cubes. Blend and drink ! Mmmmmm

    I also like a Creamsicle, which is a cup of orange juice (I get the Healthy kids kind with extra calcium and vitamins), half a scoop of vanilla protein powder (I’ve been getting spirulina), and a lowfat or Greek vanilla (or plain or coffee) yogurt. Blend and drink.

    The Key Lime Protein Shake is blended with the juice of a lime, 2 tsp lime zest, 1 scoop of vanilla whey protein powder, 1 T coconut, a cup of milk, and 1-2 packets of Stevia (optional).

    The Chocolate Maple Shake is made by blending a cup of milk, 3 T protein powder, 1 T cocoa powder, and 1 tsp maple syrup

    Last but not least, for a change, I blend a cup of orange juice (I get the Healthy kids kind with extra calcium and vitamins), half a scoop of chocolate protein powder (I’ve been getting spirulina), and a lowfat coffee yogurt. Also good!

  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    AnvilHead wrote: »
    Trutein.

    Because:

    1) They disclose the ratios of protein they use rather than hiding it in a "proprietary blend" (which means the manufacturer can put whatever ratios they want and don't have to tell you).

    2) It's a blend of whey, casein and egg - so both fast and slower-digesting proteins.

    3) It tastes freaking delicious. Chocolate Truffle is my favorite, but Cinnabun is really good also. The casein also makes it thicker than a straight whey shake, which I like. Can't stand watery shakes.

    4) It mixes up easily in a shaker bottle. Don't get dry clumps of protein in my drink and don't need to dirty a blender just to mix a shake.

    Their Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup are good, too. I did not like their Mocha Caramel. I just ordered Birthday Cake. Trutein in my favorite!

    Pumpkin Pie and Cinnabun make fantastic protein pancakes.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    edited February 2016
    tiernan12 wrote: »
    AnvilHead wrote: »
    Trutein.

    Because:

    1) They disclose the ratios of protein they use rather than hiding it in a "proprietary blend" (which means the manufacturer can put whatever ratios they want and don't have to tell you).

    2) It's a blend of whey, casein and egg - so both fast and slower-digesting proteins.

    3) It tastes freaking delicious. Chocolate Truffle is my favorite, but Cinnabun is really good also. The casein also makes it thicker than a straight whey shake, which I like. Can't stand watery shakes.

    4) It mixes up easily in a shaker bottle. Don't get dry clumps of protein in my drink and don't need to dirty a blender just to mix a shake.

    Where do you buy it? Based on Amazon prices I'm seeing ~50% more expensive than other options.

    bodybuilding.com

    And I wait for sales.