What do you like to mix with your protein shake?

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  • BusyMomma_RH
    BusyMomma_RH Posts: 16 Member
    kwtilbury wrote: »
    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?

    LOL! It does make a lot of sense when you put it that Whey! :smiley:
  • uleij
    uleij Posts: 6 Member
    I love doing a half of a frozen banana with 8oz almond milk and use a hand mixer. It's like a milkshake. Mmm. I use gold standard chocolate or strawberry.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    OnthatStuff wrote: »
    stanmann571 wrote: »

    I like to use the tears of my foes.

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    I was going more for Conan than bane.

  • cs2thecox
    cs2thecox Posts: 533 Member
    OnthatStuff wrote: »
    I like the ideas w/ coffee though. I never thought of that.

    I only started doing it when my trainer was snooping on my MFP and complaining that sometimes I had a protein shake AND a latte in the mornings.
    Took me another 2 days to realize I could have the barista dump the coffee straight in there...

    It's 100% the way forward!
  • jordandills
    jordandills Posts: 103 Member
    cs2thecox wrote: »
    OnthatStuff wrote: »
    I like the ideas w/ coffee though. I never thought of that.

    I only started doing it when my trainer was snooping on my MFP and complaining that sometimes I had a protein shake AND a latte in the mornings.
    Took me another 2 days to realize I could have the barista dump the coffee straight in there...

    It's 100% the way forward!

    Pretty much me. I alternate between flavors of protein powder (cappuccino, chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla), but mix them with unsweetened vanilla almond milk and cold brew coffee. Sometimes I add a sugar free syrup for more flavors. Love my protein lattes.

  • ahoy_m8
    ahoy_m8 Posts: 3,053 Member
    I like coffee strong, and found that a starbucks via worked well with my vanilla whey PP w crushed ice. Like a coffee gelato. mmm. Also cocoa powder. I do the yogurt & frozen banana or berry things too. Good with a shake of cinnamon. But my greek yogurt doesn't go with cocoa powder at all. Ackgh!

    Full disclosure, when I realized that my greek yogurt has the same calories/protein as my whey PP (almost identical macros), I realized I enjoy my yogurt with fruit more. But its nice to have a protein fluff or gelato for a change of pace (or when we ran out of yogurt).

    Cheers!
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,644 Member
    Vanilla whey protein powder made with coffee instead of plain water. It has to be mixed cold so I make the coffee in my shaker and leave it in the fridge overnight.
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    I've found that instant coffee works as good as brewed coffee. Just toss it in with your protein powder and let it sit in the fridge for a few hours.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    JeromeBarry1 wrote: »
    My smoothie today had 35 grams of protein and not a bit of protein powder.

    @JeromeBarry1 The Mrm - 100% All Natural Veggie Protein looks suspiciously like a protein powder to me.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    water
  • 883xlsportster
    883xlsportster Posts: 221 Member
    Half a avocado & unsweetened almond milk. Thick, smooth & taste great and helps get the good fats in.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    edited July 2017
    BusyMomma_RH wrote: »
    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!

    4 oz whole milk kefir, 1 oz hulled hemp seed, 30 g PB2, 1 oz frozen berries, 1 banana, 60 g kale, and 2 scoops, about 16 actual grams, of Liv Fit - Superfood Blend With Protein, along with a random quantity of ice for volume.

    I first saw the Liv Fit - Superfood Blend With Protein at Wal-Mart last week in the baking goods section near the gluten-free flours. It's not really for baking, and it does suggest adding it to shakes and smoothies. The nutrition facts on the package says that 2 scoops is 12 grams, of which 6 grams are protein. However, 2 level scoops is 16 grams, so I got 7.5 g of protein.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    edited July 2017
    StealthHealth wrote: »
    JeromeBarry1 wrote: »
    My smoothie today had 35 grams of protein and not a bit of protein powder.

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    StealthHealth wrote: »
    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
    My smoothie was at breakfast. My Lunch is indeed a vegan protein powder in water along with a piece of bread with ~ 1 oz of banana spread on it.
  • bepeejaye
    bepeejaye Posts: 775 Member
    - 1 Scoop Whey Protein Isolate (unflavored and unsweetened)
    - 1/4 Cup Steel Cut Oatmeal (homemade)
    - 1 Tbsp Almond Butter
    - Dash of Cinnamon
    - Drops of almond or vanilla extract

    OR

    - 1 Scoop Whey Protein Isolate (unflavored and unsweetened)
    - 8 oz. Almond Milk (unsweetened)
  • MsHarryWinston
    MsHarryWinston Posts: 1,027 Member
    - Chocolate protein powder
    - 4 Berry Blend ->frozen (Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry)
    - Spinach*
    - Flax Seed
    - Coconut water

    *Because cooked spinach is better for you than raw spinach (if you doubt this look it up) I steam spinach and portion it into frozen spinach pucks for my smoothies.
  • CeciliaBobilia
    CeciliaBobilia Posts: 246 Member
    Looks like you've gotten a lot of great suggestions, but here's another:

    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1/2 medium sweet potato (cooked, of course)
    1/2 tsp cinnamon
    1 cup unsweetened original almond milk
    1 tbsp chia seeds
  • BusyMomma_RH
    BusyMomma_RH Posts: 16 Member
    JeromeBarry1 wrote: »
    BusyMomma_RH wrote: »
    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!

    4 oz whole milk kefir, 1 oz hulled hemp seed, 30 g PB2, 1 oz frozen berries, 1 banana, 60 g kale, and 2 scoops, about 16 actual grams, of Liv Fit - Superfood Blend With Protein, along with a random quantity of ice for volume.

    I first saw the Liv Fit - Superfood Blend With Protein at Wal-Mart last week in the baking goods section near the gluten-free flours. It's not really for baking, and it does suggest adding it to shakes and smoothies. The nutrition facts on the package says that 2 scoops is 12 grams, of which 6 grams are protein. However, 2 level scoops is 16 grams, so I got 7.5 g of protein.

    You know what, it is so funny that you use the Superfood, I was literally looking into buying that exact one from Liv Fit. So I should have just gone with my gut and bought it, but I will when I go back! Thanks :smiley:
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