How to incorporate protein powder
funjen1972
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Hi!
I'm trying to increase my protein intake with powder, but I don't like the consistency of shakes. I tried mixing some into Greek yogurt and found it disgusting. I'll try some in my oatmeal today to see if I like it.
What else quick and easy can I do with protein powder?
Thanks!
I'm trying to increase my protein intake with powder, but I don't like the consistency of shakes. I tried mixing some into Greek yogurt and found it disgusting. I'll try some in my oatmeal today to see if I like it.
What else quick and easy can I do with protein powder?
Thanks!
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You can make a shake with almond milk, blend in blender with fruit & ice. The Greek yogurt works well if it’s blended with fruit. I’m not a fan of adding it to yogurt or oatmeal.1
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What sort of protein powder are you using? I use organic whey protein powder and it blends really well with frozen bananas and milk. It’s a really delicious shake. Maybe you’re using a chalky protein powder? You could try pancakes or homemade protein bars?0
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i use it to make my own protein bars. I once tried it in my steel cut oats and it wasn't terrific.
good in smoothies but i rarely have those.0 -
protein pancakes and protein ice cream!0
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I like to make protein coffees. The protein powder I currently have I hate, but I can hide the flavor in my coffee to some extent. I am definitely going to buy the new Pumpkin Spice Latte flavor from 1st Phorm when I run out of what I have. I love the taste of 1st Phorm powders.
You can do lots.
T-Nation has a lot of recipes (google Tnation protein recipes).
Daily burn has a list of recipes:
https://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/protein-powder-recipes/
***I definitely want to try some of these.***
Here’s another list of recipes with protein powder:
https://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/12-great-uses-for-protein-powder/7-protein-fruit-dip/2 -
What brand are you using?
Mine mixes well and tastes fine with just water.1 -
I gave up on it. I've yet to find a powder that doesn't have an annoying aftertaste, and it never fills me up for the calories.0
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What's your protein powder / liquid ratio and how are you blending it? What brand of PP are you using?
I'm happiest with PP in smoothies. Not crazy about it in cooking, but I keep trying.
I add water to the coffee smoothie to bring it to about 20 ounces, and cold tea to the green smoothie for 24 ounces. That one I make in my food processor or blender. I have a shaker cup with a ball.
I have a shaker cup with a ball, like this only 24 oz instead of 28.
https://www.iherb.com/pr/iHerb-Goods-Blender-Bottle-with-Blender-Ball-Green-28-oz/626780 -
I saw a recipe for protein jello shots. 1 box of SF Jello any flavor and 5 scoops of protein powder. Yields 14 2oz cups each has 12.5 grams protein. I havent tried this yet0
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If you want it yogurt you should try a different one.
I have tried two in yogurt, one mixes better with yogurt than it does with liquid (integrated supplements whey isolate) and tastes fantastic. The other (whey protein, not isolate, forget the brand) clumped up and was disgusting.
I like mine mixed with cashew milk really well. Blended shakes with fruit are fantastic.
On the other hand, the integrated supplements one that is so good in yogurt does NOT do well in coffee.0 -
Just protein powder and greek yogurt is not good. But when I add frozen berries, let them thaw, and the fruit juice adds some liquid, then it's good. Lemon meringue protein powder and frozen raspberries is my favorite.
With oatmeal, make sure you mix your PP with liquid before you add it to the oatmeal or it will clump. Same if you are adding it to hot coffee. I mix my PP with almond milk, then use that liquid to mix with the oatmeal.
Protein pancakes, especially with Pumpkin Pie protein powder and pecans?!? Oh, man!
@crazyravr has a great protein cheesecake recipe, too.2 -
What brand are you using?
Mine mixes well and tastes fine with just water.
Not sure on the brand now, I'll check when I get home.
As for mixing with water or making smoothies I just don't like them, regardless if they contain protein powder or not. I really only prefer clear beverages, unless it's red wine lol0 -
Thanks everyone! I'll try a few more options mentioned above and see if I can find something I really like. If not, I have a slightly used container of protein powder for some needy MFPer. Any takers????
I can always return to the usual higher protein foods like Greek yogurt and chicken breast.0 -
I like my cookies & cream flavored protein powder in kefir with ice & water shake. I also like using peanut powder in my yogurt to get better flavor and protein.0
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I just mix it with milk and it's like chocolate milk. I have that for my late breakfast. Although the brand does matter. I tried a couple other brands and they were disgusting.0
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Depends on the brand. I’m currently using and enjoying true protein I have it
Crushed ice water and protein powder in blender
Mango smoothie, 125ml water and frozen mango and pp
Mixed with Greek yoghurt (delicious but higher calories)
100ml skim milk & 100ml water and pp
Added to my regular pancake recipe
I find I much prefer the consistency of shakes mixed in a blender than a shaker cup and like ice or frozen fruit to thicken them0 -
I have it as a breakfast smoothie: 1 banana, 1 scoop protein powder (chocolate flavored), 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 tbsp chia seeds and 1 cup almond milk. It's absolutely goddamn delicious and I can't imagine anyone disliking it! Lol0
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I have it as a breakfast smoothie: 1 banana, 1 scoop protein powder (chocolate flavored), 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 tbsp chia seeds and 1 cup almond milk. It's absolutely goddamn delicious and I can't imagine anyone disliking it! Lol
Lol It's a consitancy thing for me. Liquid should be like water and solids no thinner than yogurt. I can't do anything in-between - I don't even like the consistency of milk.
Funny, I never thought I was picky until I started analyzing this!1 -
I mix chocolate protein powder with water then add it to iced coffee for a protein mocha.1
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I usually use my protein powder as a Shaker so I don't really have any ideas for you on that front. However, if you are looking for things to spice up your routine that give you protein, I have one for you.
You know the hidden valley ranch packets? You can mix one of those with two cups of Greek yogurt and it makes an awesome dip for veggies or chicken. I used the full ranch and 2% fage. For 75 grams which I think is around a quarter cup, it's only 64 calories with 4.6g carbs, 1.5g fat, and 7.5g protein. Super tasty!0 -
funjen1972 wrote: »I have it as a breakfast smoothie: 1 banana, 1 scoop protein powder (chocolate flavored), 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 tbsp chia seeds and 1 cup almond milk. It's absolutely goddamn delicious and I can't imagine anyone disliking it! Lol
Lol It's a consitancy thing for me. Liquid should be like water and solids no thinner than yogurt. I can't do anything in-between - I don't even like the consistency of milk.
Funny, I never thought I was picky until I started analyzing this!
I totally get it, my husband can eat anything taste-wise but when it comes to consistency he's super picky, it's the most odd thing, lol! There are recipes on the internet of protein muffins, pancakes and stuff like that too, maybe you would enjoy incorporating the powder into food instead of a drink!0 -
funjen1972 wrote: »I have it as a breakfast smoothie: 1 banana, 1 scoop protein powder (chocolate flavored), 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 tbsp chia seeds and 1 cup almond milk. It's absolutely goddamn delicious and I can't imagine anyone disliking it! Lol
Lol It's a consitancy thing for me. Liquid should be like water and solids no thinner than yogurt. I can't do anything in-between - I don't even like the consistency of milk.
Funny, I never thought I was picky until I started analyzing this!
Google “protein fluff”. That might yield a consistency you could enjoy.0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »Just protein powder and greek yogurt is not good. But when I add frozen berries, let them thaw, and the fruit juice adds some liquid, then it's good. Lemon meringue protein powder and frozen raspberries is my favorite.
With oatmeal, make sure you mix your PP with liquid before you add it to the oatmeal or it will clump. Same if you are adding it to hot coffee. I mix my PP with almond milk, then use that liquid to mix with the oatmeal.
Protein pancakes, especially with Pumpkin Pie protein powder and pecans?!? Oh, man!
@crazyravr has a great protein cheesecake recipe, too.
Lemon meringue protein powder!!!
I need more info. Lemon meringue pie is one of my favorite things on earth.
Right now I've been doing yogurt, vanilla protein powder and raspberries0 -
The best brands to use in my opinion are Optimum Nutrition, Ascent, or Body Fortress if you are going with Whey in a shake or drinking it.
Another option is to eat it at night before bed to stop you from feeling hungry the next morning. In that case you would go with casein (ON is the best brand in that case). You can make cookies, pudding, hot chocolate, ice cream. Lots of other things just by combining the powder with different amounts of water and either heating it or cooling it.0 -
nicsflyingcircus wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »Just protein powder and greek yogurt is not good. But when I add frozen berries, let them thaw, and the fruit juice adds some liquid, then it's good. Lemon meringue protein powder and frozen raspberries is my favorite.
With oatmeal, make sure you mix your PP with liquid before you add it to the oatmeal or it will clump. Same if you are adding it to hot coffee. I mix my PP with almond milk, then use that liquid to mix with the oatmeal.
Protein pancakes, especially with Pumpkin Pie protein powder and pecans?!? Oh, man!
@crazyravr has a great protein cheesecake recipe, too.
Lemon meringue protein powder!!!
I need more info. Lemon meringue pie is one of my favorite things on earth.
Right now I've been doing yogurt, vanilla protein powder and raspberries
The brand is Trutein, and I buy it on bodybuilding.com. That's who has the Pumpkin Pie flavor, too.0 -
shadow2soul wrote: »I like to make protein coffees. The protein powder I currently have I hate, but I can hide the flavor in my coffee to some extent.
I just tried adding protein to my coffee for the first time this morning. It is fantastic! I'm currently using vade protein packs and added a scoop of chocolate to a cup of coffee and it taste just like hot chocolate. Previously, I was adding them to milk and that was good too. But this coffee combination is life changing.0
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