Okay, I bought Vanilla Protein powder... Now what?????

ExplorinLauren
ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
edited December 25 in Recipes
So, I've posted about this before, but now unfortunately its not in "My Topics" So....

I ALWAYS buy chocolate powder. I drink it plain.. with skim.
But I hear of MILLIONS of great protein drinks... and I would love to try them.

So I ventured into Vanilla. Figured I could add some yogurt, berries, whatever and it would be amazing.....
I 1st (and only) tried Greek yogurt, frozen berries, splash of milk and scoop of vanilla... it was gross. lol
Did I do something wrong??? Or is that just really how it tastes? lol Do you guys have recipes you would like to share??? Even for the Chocolate I always have on hand??

Thanks!!
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  • hdsqrl
    hdsqrl Posts: 420 Member
    I'm curious about this as well - I love the ON double chocolate, but wanted to diversify, so picked up a pouch of the Jay Robb vanilla a couple of weeks ago...blech! Today I bought ON Natural Vanilla, hoping it'd be better, but the consistency is soooo different than the chocolate. I'm hoping I'll find some recipes I can use this stuff in and learn to love it. :)
  • j5c077
    j5c077 Posts: 1 Member
    what kind did you get?
    bc bsn syntha6 vanilla is delicious, with just plain water
  • stephanieb72
    stephanieb72 Posts: 390 Member
    cake batter protein shake!
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    someome once shared this with me. vanilla protein powder, ice, plain almond milk (or skim or whatever), a serving of fat free cottage cheese, 2 tb peanut butter, sugar free jello pudding powder (butterscotch flavor).

    or sometimes ill do the powder, ice, milk, cottage cheese and fruit.
  • nas24
    nas24 Posts: 880 Member
    Maybe its the brand your using? I use to HATE vanilla flavored protein powder and only used chocolate. Recently switched and i love it. Also learned on here to put it in your oatmeal. YUM!

    Oh and I use EAS vanilla protein. They have a "light" version of it as well if needed.
  • Larisonlj
    Larisonlj Posts: 426 Member
    I found a receipe on here months ago that I use.

    Base shake
    1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
    1/2 to 1 cup water
    rounded scoop of protein powder (mine is vanilla ice cream flavor)
    5-10 ice cubes

    Mix ins:
    strawberries and bananas
    peanut butter
    chocolate syrup
    key lime jello mix

    I actually cut up my bananas and freeze them, then I don't even have to add ice. Love these evey morning!
  • NAcetoLang
    NAcetoLang Posts: 517 Member
    Weird that it tasted gross- that is a pretty standard shake - what brand did you get? If you try other variations and still come out yucky- do a 50/50 split with your chocolate to get rid of the vanilla. Just a thought.

    Vanilla is my old stand by- cuz you can mix berries or greens or whatever, and usually comes out tasty. May just be the brand you got?
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    I like apple, peanut butter, cinnamon, vanilla protein powder and milk all in a blender with some ice.
  • DiannaMoorer
    DiannaMoorer Posts: 783 Member
    I use jillian's protein powder.

    One scoop powder
    1/2 cup blue berries Frozen are good.
    One banana
    1/2 cup plain yogurt
    1/4 cup water
    Blend
    Add crushed ice. It tastes better when it's really cold
    Blend again

    It's delish!! If too thick add more water or ice.
  • gobluegirl78
    gobluegirl78 Posts: 1
    Sometimes the vanilla flavours are nasty. Try adding a banana and some OJ.
  • DaughterOfTheMostHighKing
    DaughterOfTheMostHighKing Posts: 1,436 Member
    it was the greek yogurt. :P It's great by it's own with fruit, but in a drink the tartness spreads. you need to use just regular yogurt and vanilla flavored, not plain. plain is sour like sour cream.
  • starcyndycyn
    starcyndycyn Posts: 65
    I love all Spirutein shakes, and their vanilla is great! I usually mix a scoop of it with 8 ounces of skim milk, some ice cubes, and either a banana, or whatever frozen fruit I have: mangos are great, as are cherries, blueberries, mixed berries of various types. I've also had success adding hemp grains, frozen fig puree, and dates!

    I love to make smoothies too, using plain yogurt as a base. Add frozen fruit, coconut water, and enjoy! One I love esp. is coconut water, mango, a little big of OJ or OJ concentrate, and plain yogurt. You can even add some avocado if you like! It sounds weird, but it's amazing!
  • Jodibear58
    Jodibear58 Posts: 280 Member
    I saw some yummy looking treats on a site called delicious dishes...
  • rockerbaby2003
    rockerbaby2003 Posts: 42 Member
    I put half a frozen banana with vanilla soy milk and vanilla protein powder and a few berries.
  • NAcetoLang
    NAcetoLang Posts: 517 Member
    I'm curious about this as well - I love the ON double chocolate, but wanted to diversify, so picked up a pouch of the Jay Robb vanilla a couple of weeks ago...blech! Today I bought ON Natural Vanilla, hoping it'd be better, but the consistency is soooo different than the chocolate. I'm hoping I'll find some recipes I can use this stuff in and learn to love it. :)

    I LIKE vanilla usually- but wasn't really fond of the Jay Robb either.
  • anothermop
    anothermop Posts: 187 Member
    I like the EAS Vanilla Soy Protein just in cold water. (I cannot do the Whey protein.) But I've also made shakes with it. I used some frozen berries and orange juice and it was pretty good.

    Good luck!
  • Giraffe33991
    Giraffe33991 Posts: 430 Member
    Yesterday I made the best smoothie: Vanilla protein powder, 1 cup fat free milk, 1/2 frozen banana, 1 frozen mango and 4 frozen strawberries. 369 calories Very filling, lots of vitamin C and potassium too!
  • ChristyU74
    ChristyU74 Posts: 234 Member
    I add the EAS Vanilla powder to my oatmeal in the mornings (after I cook the oatmeal with almond milk), and I really like it. A little cinnamon and it's great!
  • fallonrhea
    fallonrhea Posts: 388 Member
    This is my favorite:

    Makes 2 hugeee servings (16-24 oz) ~250 cals a serving
    1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
    1/2 cup skim milk
    One banana
    Two scoops of powder (I use dymatize elite - delicious!)
    3/4 cup whatever fruit you want
    10 ice cubes
    Throw it all in a blender

    It certainly fills me up for breakfast!
  • Heather_Rider
    Heather_Rider Posts: 1,159 Member
    So, I've posted about this before, but now unfortunately its not in "My Topics" So....

    I ALWAYS buy chocolate powder. I drink it plain.. with skim.
    But I hear of MILLIONS of great protein drinks... and I would love to try them.

    So I ventured into Vanilla. Figured I could add some yogurt, berries, whatever and it would be amazing.....
    I 1st (and only) tried Greek yogurt, frozen berries, splash of milk and scoop of vanilla... it was gross. lol
    Did I do something wrong??? Or is that just really how it tastes? lol Do you guys have recipes you would like to share??? Even for the Chocolate I always have on hand??

    Thanks!!

    buy sweet cream flavor of the Body by Vi protein shake mix. In my personal smoothie maker, i add a cup of fruit.. (i prefer blueberries and strawberries) mix your own accordig to what you like. Then i put the powder on the top and add about 2-3 oz. of diet green tea. Then, i blend it up. Once blended, i add ice to fill the cup & blend. If its too thick, add a small amount of liquid & blend until you get the right consistancy.


    **i also buy fruit in bulk when i can find it... grind it all up with a little liquid and pour inito ice trays to freeze. then, in my personal smoothie maker, i add about 8 "ice cubes" of the frozen fruit, the powder and a small amount of liquid & blend! DELISH!

    (i also add one spoon of fiber to each shake to help with making me stay fuller, longer.

    Edited to say the smoothie is about 180 calories total.
  • nicholtv
    nicholtv Posts: 1 Member
    Hi. I know what you mean. This what I like for lunch. 1 scoop of "Slim Fast French Vanilla" , 8oz of fat free milk, half of banana, frozen or fresh strawberries and 3-4 ice cubes in a blender. This way I do no taste of protein powder. hope it works for you
  • SmallMimi
    SmallMimi Posts: 541 Member
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  • jpfrimmer
    jpfrimmer Posts: 134
    Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake
    1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
    1/4 cup pure pumpkin
    1/2 tsp cinnamon
    1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    2 tsp sweetener of choice
    1/2 cup milk
    4-6 ice cubes

    Iced Chai Tea Protein Shake
    1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
    4 oz Chai Tea Concentrate
    1/4 cup milk
    8 ice cubes

    Cake Batter Protein Shake
    1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
    1/2 cup cottage cheese
    1/2 tsp vanilla
    1/2 tsp almond extract
    2 tsp sweetener
    1/3 cup water
    6-8 ice cubes

    Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1 frozen banana
    1 tbs PB2
    1/2 cup milk
    4-6 ice cubes

    Those are my favorite protein shakes at the moment! I also use vanilla protein powder to make homemade protein bars and muffins.
  • lauristewart
    lauristewart Posts: 379 Member
    I use Super Advanced Whey Isolate Vanilla Creme.....Body Fortress.....I love it! It is all I use, got it at Walmart. I use it in my oatmeal and make pancakes with it adding oatmeal, cottage cheese, and egg whites with it.....so very yummy!! Shakes are good with it too. Maybe it is the brand you get. Mine is 130 cal with 30 g of protein per scoop.....good luck!
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    cake batter protein shake!


    I've seen that! Def worth a try :)
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    someome once shared this with me. vanilla protein powder, ice, plain almond milk (or skim or whatever), a serving of fat free cottage cheese, 2 tb peanut butter, sugar free jello pudding powder (butterscotch flavor).

    or sometimes ill do the powder, ice, milk, cottage cheese and fruit.


    Cottage Cheese?!?! I love the stuff! Never thought of it in my protein shake tho! Thanks :)
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    I found a receipe on here months ago that I use.

    Base shake
    1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
    1/2 to 1 cup water
    rounded scoop of protein powder (mine is vanilla ice cream flavor)
    5-10 ice cubes

    Mix ins:
    strawberries and bananas
    peanut butter
    chocolate syrup
    key lime jello mix

    I actually cut up my bananas and freeze them, then I don't even have to add ice. Love these evey morning!

    Frozen Bananas in place of ice cubes...Love that!
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    Weird that it tasted gross- that is a pretty standard shake - what brand did you get? If you try other variations and still come out yucky- do a 50/50 split with your chocolate to get rid of the vanilla. Just a thought.

    Vanilla is my old stand by- cuz you can mix berries or greens or whatever, and usually comes out tasty. May just be the brand you got?

    Pure Protein... Something at my local commissary... It smells good! Idk :(
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    it was the greek yogurt. :P It's great by it's own with fruit, but in a drink the tartness spreads. you need to use just regular yogurt and vanilla flavored, not plain. plain is sour like sour cream.

    LOL Now that you say that... might be it! I bought PLAIN Greek yogurt. Supposedly the worst. lol ...Maybe it just threw the whole shake off?
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    I add the EAS Vanilla powder to my oatmeal in the mornings (after I cook the oatmeal with almond milk), and I really like it. A little cinnamon and it's great!

    Didn't realize you can add the powder to 'whatever" ... good idea :)
    I have to find something other than Oatmeal tho lol I hate that stuff! lol :)
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