What do you like to mix with your protein shake?

BusyMomma_RH
BusyMomma_RH Posts: 16 Member
edited November 20 in Food and Nutrition
Hey everyone!

I've been drinking protein shakes for what feels like forever haha, but I haven't tried all of the flavors. My favorites include Banana, Vanilla, Chocolate, and Mint Chocolate so far.
Brands that I've used are Total Lean by GNC, Bodyfortress Super Whey (which I'm currently drinking) and Healthy Accents.
I don't mind drinking any of those alone with water, but I LOVE mixing them with other ingredients. Like Bananas, Almond Butter, Chocolate or Vanilla Almond Milk, and all type of berries. Currently I've been drinking my Vanilla Whey mixed with my morning coffee! YUM!

But I'm curious to see if anyone has other recommendations on Protein Powders and/or what they mix them with! :)

I am excited to hear from everyone!
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  • ansmit4642014
    ansmit4642014 Posts: 67 Member
    I mix vanilla with peanutbutter or pb2 powder. I also love adding bananas but they don't really fit into my macros anymore as I would prefer to eat other fruits Instead.
  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1c milk, 1 c cooled coffee, and a handful of ice. Not bad!
  • BusyMomma_RH
    BusyMomma_RH Posts: 16 Member
    TmacMMM wrote: »
    1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1c milk, 1 c cooled coffee, and a handful of ice. Not bad!

    That sounds so good! :)
  • BusyMomma_RH
    BusyMomma_RH Posts: 16 Member
    ansmit4642014 wrote: »
    I mix vanilla with peanutbutter or pb2 powder. I also love adding bananas but they don't really fit into my macros anymore as I would prefer to eat other fruits Instead.

    I feel ya on that! That is one of the reasons why I switched to Banana Powder for a bit, saved me on the calories lol :)
  • Morgaen73
    Morgaen73 Posts: 2,817 Member
    Vanilla protein powder with a cup of almond milk, 15 grams of peanut butter and 5g of coco
  • fatvegan88
    fatvegan88 Posts: 71 Member
    Cold brew coffee and chocolate protein. Mocha for the win.
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    Chocolate protein powder, a cup of berries (blue and black), almond butter and banana. Blended with water. Sooo good I'm always disappointed when it's gone. :)
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    I mix mine with Greek yogurt (plus fruit or crushed up cookies) or pancake mix to make mug cakes or pancakes. Usually chocolate or unflavoured
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    edited July 2017
    My smoothie today had 35 grams of protein and not a bit of protein powder.
  • cs2thecox
    cs2thecox Posts: 533 Member
    Current breakfast faves...

    25-30g chocolate whey protein
    about 250ml almond milk (unsweetened)
    1 banana
    10g peanut butter sometimes
    Sometimes I have the barista chuck in a shot or 2 of espresso - discount for using my own cup even when it already has something in!

    25-30g vanilla whey protein
    about 250ml almond milk
    1 banana
    60g frozen mixed berries

    I keep meaning to make more interesting things, but never quite get round to it.

    I follow Precision Nutrition on facebook (nothing to do with them, no commercial link, I have literally nothing to gain by sharing this, but I got a warning for something recently (didn't say what) so I feel a bit obliged to add the disclaimer here!) and have had their Super Shake infographic bookmarked for ages.
    I'm too scared of another warning to include the link, but hopefully it's googleable...
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    Pre-workout - Chocolately whey with iced coffee
    Post workout - Usually a protein blend (currently Combat Powder) with banana and whatever other fruit is on hand (strawberries, blueberries)
    I also mix whey into oatmeal and greek yogurt.
  • nyponbell
    nyponbell Posts: 379 Member
    I'm allergic to peanuts but might look into another nutbutter since they seem to be so popular to mix with. I have done milk in the past but it tends to taste far too sweet for me (I currently have Whey Rich Chocolate and Whey Raspberry) so recently switched to water (with the Raspberry, haven't tried with Chocolate yet) and it tastes better to me. Have tried to blend into smoothies in the past but I must be doing something wrong as the texture turns blegh!

  • OnthatStuff
    OnthatStuff Posts: 141 Member
    edited July 2017
    Hope, determination, and gas-x. Oh -- and water.
  • BusyMomma_RH
    BusyMomma_RH Posts: 16 Member
    JeromeBarry1 wrote: »
    My smoothie today had 35 grams of protein and not a bit of protein powder.

    What was in it?!? That is an awesome amount of protein!
  • BusyMomma_RH
    BusyMomma_RH Posts: 16 Member
    nyponbell wrote: »
    I'm allergic to peanuts but might look into another nutbutter since they seem to be so popular to mix with. I have done milk in the past but it tends to taste far too sweet for me (I currently have Whey Rich Chocolate and Whey Raspberry) so recently switched to water (with the Raspberry, haven't tried with Chocolate yet) and it tastes better to me. Have tried to blend into smoothies in the past but I must be doing something wrong as the texture turns blegh!

    Have you tried the Sunflower Seed Butter? It is packed with protein and tastes amazing! :) My daughter's daycare is Peanut free, so for lunch I make her the Sunflower butter and jelly sandwiches. So it's kid approved too ;)
  • BusyMomma_RH
    BusyMomma_RH Posts: 16 Member
    OnthatStuff wrote: »
    Hope, determination, and gas-x. Oh -- and water.

    Lol! I like your style! :)
  • BusyMomma_RH
    BusyMomma_RH Posts: 16 Member
    kwtilbury wrote: »
    Pre-workout - Chocolately whey with iced coffee
    Post workout - Usually a protein blend (currently Combat Powder) with banana and whatever other fruit is on hand (strawberries, blueberries)
    I also mix whey into oatmeal and greek yogurt.

    I have to try that! Do you notice a big difference with recovery and muscle growth when you do Pre and Post workout shakes?
  • BusyMomma_RH
    BusyMomma_RH Posts: 16 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    I mix mine with Greek yogurt (plus fruit or crushed up cookies) or pancake mix to make mug cakes or pancakes. Usually chocolate or unflavoured

    The sound of a mug cake is making me hungry lol
  • Lizarking
    Lizarking Posts: 507 Member
    Water.
  • Emily3907
    Emily3907 Posts: 1,461 Member
    Almond Milk, espresso powder, sugar free pudding powder, PB2, frozen fruit, cookie butter, pumpkin puree, spices (like cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.) or flavorings/extracts (like peppermint, vanilla, maple, etc.), nuts, oats, etc.

    Basically, anything that sounds good at the time.

    I used to buy different flavors of protein powder, now I just stick with vanilla and add in the flavors I want from other sources.

    Protein shakes are a source of creativity in my kitchen. :smiley:
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    edited July 2017
    OnthatStuff wrote: »
    Hope, determination, and gas-x. Oh -- and water.

    I like to use the tears of my foes.
  • MilesAddie
    MilesAddie Posts: 166 Member
    Every Morning:

    - 1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
    - 1/2 Scoop Isopure Unflavored Protein Powder
    - 3 Cups Spinach
    - 1/3 Cup Greek Yogurt
    - 1/3 Cup Frozen Blueberries
    - Literally 2 inches of a Banana

    Blend.

    Fills me up through my 11 AM workout, tons of protein and fiber, not too bad on the sugar, tastes great. Round 300 cals.
  • Fallfrenzy
    Fallfrenzy Posts: 118 Member
    I like the chocolate protein powder, with frozen cherries, banana, and unsweetened cocoa powder to make a black forest type of smoothie. I might even mix in some spinach to get some greens in there, as I can't really taste it. Today I tried an interesting mix of frozen blueberries, cranberry juice (low sugar), silken tofu, vanilla, and vanilla protein powder. If you like the taste of cranberry, you will like this. This is going into my mix of smoothies.
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    BusyMomma_RH wrote: »
    kwtilbury wrote: »
    Pre-workout - Chocolately whey with iced coffee
    Post workout - Usually a protein blend (currently Combat Powder) with banana and whatever other fruit is on hand (strawberries, blueberries)
    I also mix whey into oatmeal and greek yogurt.

    I have to try that! Do you notice a big difference with recovery and muscle growth when you do Pre and Post workout shakes?

    Not necessarily. It's really just a convenient whey* to get my daily protein intake.



    * See what I did there?
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
    JeromeBarry1 wrote: »
    My smoothie today had 35 grams of protein and not a bit of protein powder.

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    Mrm - 100% All Natural Veggie Protein = Protein Powder.
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
    fatvegan88 wrote: »
    Cold brew coffee and chocolate protein. Mocha for the win.

    I like the sound of this.

    I often have vanilla casien powder with skimmed milk, poured over ice and then a double shot of cold brew, espresso strength coffee.
  • OnthatStuff
    OnthatStuff Posts: 141 Member
    I like the ideas w/ coffee though. I never thought of that.
  • OnthatStuff
    OnthatStuff Posts: 141 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »

    I like to use the tears of my foes.

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  • BusyMomma_RH
    BusyMomma_RH Posts: 16 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    OnthatStuff wrote: »
    Hope, determination, and gas-x. Oh -- and water.

    I like to use the tears of my foes.

    Haha YES!
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