98% Delicious, 2% Yuck!

TriLifter

I need help....trying to add an additional serving of protein to my day (already getting more than 1 g/1 lb LBM, but want more).

I tried mixing coffee with whey protein powder, heavy cream, and some vanilla today. The first 4-5 sips were amazing, but after that, I got the ruber pencil eraser curd stuff that tasted like crap....what did I do wrong?! I used my Ninja system single serve adapter thing. 98% delicious taste, 2% clumpy gross texture.

Please help....it was almost a win, but ended up as a fail.

nelinelineli

It doesn't work with hot liquids. You need to mix it in cold stuff.... Bummer I know

StrictlyPro

eat moar food?

auddii

I've hear of people mixing it with the milk first, then adding to coffee.

CurlySue8403

Maybe try blending the powder with the heavy cream first to mix well then add the coffee afterwards?

bcattoes

I've only mixed it with cold liquids, but I have found that mixing protein powder with just a tiny bit of the liquid to make a thin paste-like consistency first eliminates the clumps when I add the rest of liquid.

TheNewDodge

I throw it in the blender with iced coffee.

Acg67

I need help....trying to add an additional serving of protein to my day (already getting more than 1 g/1 lb LBM, but want more).

I tried mixing coffee with whey protein powder, heavy cream, and some vanilla today. The first 4-5 sips were amazing, but after that, I got the ruber pencil eraser curd stuff that tasted like crap....what did I do wrong?! I used my Ninja system single serve adapter thing. 98% delicious taste, 2% clumpy gross texture.

Please help....it was almost a win, but ended up as a fail.

It may just be your brand of protein, there are brands out there that taste pretty awesome even just i water

3foldchord

Sometimes I add the instant coffee granules and it works

LizL217

I've had this happen when I mix whey protein in my coffee in a thermos rather than in a paper coffee cup. I have no idea why that would be true, but when I mix it in the plastic thermos it just stays all clumpy. In a paper cup it mixes beautifully. complete mystery to me.

socioseguro

Hi

I prepare my own protein shake in the blender

1 measure of whey protein isolate
1 banana
1 cup of skim milk

It works for me

TriLifter

Thanks for the suggestions!

Koldnomore

It's the heat. Messes with powder. If you mix it with cold liquid first it won't clump.

Jewlz280

Mine ALWAYS did that if the coffee was warm. My suggestion is to either use cooled coffee or mix all of the other ingredients (plus ice) then slowly add in the coffee. Espresso is even better since the coffee flavor is stronger. Instant works well, too. Now I want one... lol

MyLovesMyLife

I use vanilla creme muscle milk, room temp coffee and ice. If you use hot coffee it will just be in liquid form no nice ice slush that i love. So i have to be patient to wait for the coffee to cool

cdprouty

Half a frozen banana + 2 shots chilled espresso + 1C almond milk + 3 ice cubes + chocolate protein powder. Blitz. Delish.

DaddieCat

This is going to sound despicable to some of you... bear with me... seitan. It can be seasoned, fried, baked or eaten raw... but it's 99% protein.

at 21 grams per ounce (source: http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/cereal-grains-and-pasta/7738/1) it's a protein source that can't be beat. Note the nutritionals are for vital wheat gluten... seitan is simply dough made from wheat gluten and then cooked.

Good luck.

Melo1966

I whisk the whey into hot coffee in a bowl then pour into mug for no lumps.:drinker:

TriLifter

This is going to sound despicable to some of you... bear with me... seitan. It can be seasoned, fried, baked or eaten raw... but it's 99% protein.

at 21 grams per ounce (source: http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/cereal-grains-and-pasta/7738/1) it's a protein source that can't be beat. Note the nutritionals are for vital wheat gluten... seitan is simply dough made from wheat gluten and then cooked.

Good luck.

Unfortunately I can't eat gluten :sad:

Martucha123

I've hear of people mixing it with the milk first, then adding to coffee.

this
mix protein with cold milk, add to the coffee - works perfect
if you like your coffee really hot, just microvawe for 30 sec after you add milk to the coffee

Tom6969

Why are you wanting more protein than you can use?.....

mydeloo78

I"ve never tried this but might solve your problem

http://rippedcoffeecreamer.com/

3foldchord

Why are you wanting more protein than you can use?.....

Speaking for myself, not the OP... My LBM is about 109 (I weight 135)
My protein goal is 120-140 daily. I have found that a higher protein diet helps with my migraines and my hypoglycemia.

Some people do need/use more than their LMB amount of protein.

TriLifter

Update: made coffee this morning by mixing heavy cream, some cold coffee, and vanilla with the protein powder and THEN added the hot coffee. 100% delicious.

ETA: Tasted like a protein-packed cafe mocha!

Jewlz280

Update: made coffee this morning by mixing heavy cream, some cold coffee, and vanilla with the protein powder and THEN added the hot coffee. 100% delicious.

ETA: Tasted like a protein-packed cafe mocha!

WOOT!