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Making Protein Shake...the night before

moniquelessard
Posts: 418 Member
I'm dying to get back into making smoothies with protein powder. I love mixing it with skim milk, 1/2 frozen banana and frozen blueberries. I used to use vanilla powder.
Question is.. Can I make it the night before? Does anyone do this? I like it to be slightly icy/slushy. If its not freezing cold, I gag.
If I get up early and use the blender, everyone in the house would wake up at 5:30am!
Tips/Tricks Appreciated!!
Thanks
Question is.. Can I make it the night before? Does anyone do this? I like it to be slightly icy/slushy. If its not freezing cold, I gag.
If I get up early and use the blender, everyone in the house would wake up at 5:30am!
Tips/Tricks Appreciated!!
Thanks

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bump! Nobody does this?.....0
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I tried to make a protein shake the night before. I used the vanilla protein powder, frozen mixed berries and half a banana. I froze it and then took it to work the next day. The taste was okay. However, it stayed frozen for too long and then didn't really mix right. I am interested in any responses because I am trying to get back into making them! By the way, did you know you can throw in a handful of raw spinach?!! it adds nutritional value, little calories, and doesn't affect the flavor at all. It does turn a litle green!0
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I make mine sometimes days in advance. I usually make a bunch and pour it into sealable bottles to take with me to the gym during the week. Just keep it refrigerated. If they're been sitting a long time I usually shake the bottle a little to mix it back up since it can settle a bit (especially since I use some other powder supplements too).
If the tastes makes you gag, why not try another brand or putting other things in your shake? My shakes are absolutely delicious and I look forward to drinking them!0 -
The ice would be melted by the next day. Get a quieter blender?0
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It should be fine from the night before.0
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I have heard that is highly recommend it that you take a protein shake before you go to sleep but not right away. Give yourself 2-3 hours prior. As you sleep, the protein will be working through your muscles during resting stage giving you more strength in the morning. If you are looking into a great protein drink, try BodyByVi shakes. You can mix it with water, milk, soy, almond or rice milk. 75gr of sodium and 90 calories.0
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I have heard that is highly recommend it that you take a protein shake before you go to sleep but not right away. Give yourself 2-3 hours prior. As you sleep, the protein will be working through your muscles during resting stage giving you more strength in the morning.
Spam AND Broscience. Winning0 -
I personally use a blender bottle(you can buy them at walmart). What it is, is a bottle with a wisk in it.. just throw in your drink ingredients, then add a scoop of protein powder, shake and your good to go.
I find it mixes up just like a blender.. without all the noise and ice!0 -
I drink mine in water =] So I am no help sorry haha0
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This has really helped as I work odd shifts (06.45-15.15 or 14.45-23.15) and it is ALWAYS a pain to be making shakes at 05.30am with people still asleep in the house. Looking into buying a 'Blender Shaker' for the nights where I finish work at 23.15pm then back in at 06.45am so it's a lot easier. New to the Protein Shake World! So this really helps0
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