Masking Nasty Protein

scottaworley

So I bought a protein powder (Amplify XL) that I can not stand the taste of. I've tried several recipes of smoothies to mask the taste but it is very overpowering. The only thing that's worked so far is putting one scoop (serving size is 3) in with a serving of another protein powder and adding peanut butter.
Does anyone have any better tips to mask the flavor?

caitlinen

Did you buy unflavored?

No tips really. I just chug mine down as fast I can. I dislike protein powder in every flavor/brand but you gotta do what you gotta do. I have at least one shake a day.

scottaworley

Did you buy unflavored?

No tips really. I just chug mine down as fast I can. I dislike protein powder in every flavor/brand but you gotta do what you gotta do. I have at least one shake a day.

It's supposed to be vanilla flavored. I don't taste any vanilla, though.
I got one from Sam's actually that tastes like cake batter. It has some so-so ingredients in it, but it's so easy to drink that I think I will stick with it.

katilynnegray

There is your mistake. My experience with vanilla protein powder is awful. Always buy chocolate!

swenger_rn

Scott, I too have not been able to stand any protein shakes for quite some time. I did used to drink Premier which can be found at Costco or Sams club. 11 oz premixed containers in chocolate or vanilla for 30 gms of protein and few carbs. I drank them so long I got burned out. Now I purchase Mocha Big Train FIT Frappe powder from Sam's club. I mix 2 cups of water, 2 scoops of the mocha big trai, and 2 cups of ice and mix 1 scoop Unjury unflavored or chocolate flavored. That gives me 41 gms protein to start my morning out right. It tastes just like the mocha big train frappes you buy at the coffee houses. Extremely tasty. I cant go without it daily because they taste great I am extremely sensitive to tastes of protein shakes.

KarenJanine

Try adding some chocolate milkshake powder and/or some strong coffee, this should make it more drinkable.

ngyoung

Raw cocoa powder.

scottaworley

There is your mistake. My experience with vanilla protein powder is awful. Always buy chocolate!

Yuck! I can't stand chocolate protein powder.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I will try them all.

flex500

Did you buy unflavored?

No tips really. I just chug mine down as fast I can. I dislike protein powder in every flavor/brand but you gotta do what you gotta do. I have at least one shake a day.

It's supposed to be vanilla flavored. I don't taste any vanilla, though.
I got one from Sam's actually that tastes like cake batter. It has some so-so ingredients in it, but it's so easy to drink that I think I will stick with it.

Oh man that's no good. Unfortunately there isn't a lot you can do except buy better protein.

I would highly recommend trutein by trunutrition sciences. It tastes amazing. Honestly a terrible product you won't be able to mask unless you add a ton of peanut butter and high calorie "stuff".

Bworley11

maybe you could use that protein to bake with...I think there a lot of recipes out there.

TyTy76

I just want this in my news feed.

_crafty_

I just want this in my news feed.

some days I think we share a brain :flowerforyou:

pastryari

Did you buy unflavored?

No tips really. I just chug mine down as fast I can. I dislike protein powder in every flavor/brand but you gotta do what you gotta do. I have at least one shake a day.

It's supposed to be vanilla flavored. I don't taste any vanilla, though.
I got one from Sam's actually that tastes like cake batter. It has some so-so ingredients in it, but it's so easy to drink that I think I will stick with it.

Oh man that's no good. Unfortunately there isn't a lot you can do except buy better protein.

I would highly recommend trutein by trunutrition sciences. It tastes amazing. Honestly a terrible product you won't be able to mask unless you add a ton of peanut butter and high calorie "stuff".

Agreed. The choc pb flavor is awesome.

Bworley11

http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/556857-20-delicious-protein-powder-recipes-that-are-not-shakes/#slide-12

skullshank

throw a TB of PB in it, add milk, and chug.

it cant be that bad.

BrainyBurro

Did you buy unflavored?

No tips really. I just chug mine down as fast I can. I dislike protein powder in every flavor/brand but you gotta do what you gotta do. I have at least one shake a day.

It's supposed to be vanilla flavored. I don't taste any vanilla, though.
I got one from Sam's actually that tastes like cake batter. It has some so-so ingredients in it, but it's so easy to drink that I think I will stick with it.

mix it with chocolate pudding.

_crafty_

on a more serious note, I have a vanilla powder that I'm not particularly fond of so I add PB2 or Chocolate PB2 to it. It doesn't add a ton of calories and masks the flavor pretty well. Half a banana blended in with the powder and either PB2 makes it really yummy.

MightyDomo

Use it in baking, the flavor will more likely breakdown and you can use other flavors to try and compliment it as well. Protein bars too, you can do lots of dried fruit, nuts and granola and that might mask it.

Barbellerella

I just want this in my news feed.

this...

And use orange juice and milk as the base, throw in frozen banana or ice and blend. I'm sure that will make it better.

liftingheavy1

Did you buy unflavored?

No tips really. I just chug mine down as fast I can. I dislike protein powder in every flavor/brand but you gotta do what you gotta do. I have at least one shake a day.

It's supposed to be vanilla flavored. I don't taste any vanilla, though.
I got one from Sam's actually that tastes like cake batter. It has some so-so ingredients in it, but it's so easy to drink that I think I will stick with it.

mix it with chocolate pudding.

kimmymayhall

I agree that you should try using it in protein bars or other baked goods. I use unflavored powder, but you can add so many things to a protein bar to cover up the taste.
Have you tried adding cocoa powder to the shakes?