Protien shake hygiene

hikeout470

How long is a protein shake made at home in the blender and then stored in the fridge good? What are your personal shake practices?

I like making a few servings the regular blender, and storing in the fridge in the blender for later use that day of the next. The sides of the blender get a film on them, and I know when you leave just a trace of old protein shake at room temp, it created a horrible stink in a pretty short time. Thanks for the input!

kellyscomeback

I'd go by smell. If it has a funk I'd throw it out and I'd only pre-make for 2 days (personal preference).

whacknasty

I usually go by smell as well, but to be safe (and because I'm forgetful) I always just make a few for the day.

AlsDonkBoxSquat

I have a hand blender and just do one at a time.

CountryDevil

I would go by smell, but I tend to make them as I need them to ensure freshness.

2dayirun4me

i would go by the smell...I like to freeze mine

tomomatic

Personally, I wouldn't go more than a day or two. And I would go with the smell test, too. My protein powder makes me gag as it is. I carry dry powder in a blender bottle and mix it with water when I'm near a water cooler or fountain. As long as it stays dry, I know that it's good. Sometimes, I'll mix it with coffee or juice for a change of pace. I usually chug it down in about 30 minutes.

JohnnyChristian

Depends on what else is in the shake.

kellyscomeback

Personally, I wouldn't go more than a day or two. And I would go with the smell test, too. My protein powder makes me gag as it is. I carry dry powder in a blender bottle and mix it with water when I'm near a water cooler or fountain. As long as it stays dry, I know that it's good. Sometimes, I'll mix it with coffee or juice for a change of pace. I usually chug it down in about 30 minutes.

I found that adding ice helps make it more palatable.

hikeout470

Thanks guys. I am on a new kick of using orange juice, ice and vanilla powder with a bit of stevia. It takes like an orange creamsicle. Some days I'll add peanut butter or powdered cocoa or both.

ivyjbres

My hubby felt the need to remind me that I know how to make a frappuccino. So I bought a single serve blender. Working on not using it for fraps....

findingfit23

I would probably go with 24 hours. The smell is enough to freak me out.
Sometimes I will spend some time making 5-6 and freezing them in individual bags for busy mornings. Ive done this with green smoothies and it works out pretty well.

hikeout470

even after I clean a shake container I have carried to work, I squirt a splash of bleach cleaner in it when rinsing... I am glad I am not the only one who gets the eeebie jeebies!