Homemade Protein Smoothie

angelicasmommy

I want to make protein smoothies without powder. Anyone have any great recipes? I know you can use cottage cheese/PB/yogurt but I'm wondering if there are any other protein sources I can add.

Alpina483

If dairy protein is out, there's not a lot of options I'm afraid. Raw egg whites are not considered safe any more, right?.. Unless you personally know the chicken and are certain about its health
I do my smoothies with a kind of a fat free curd/quark. Tastes great both sweet (with fruit) or savoury (with veg and spices).
You can try chicken breast of course, it will be something like a puree soup )) not sure if it fits your idea of a smoothie.

0somuchbetter0

with power you get the most bang for your buck. why not powder?

Alpina483

with power you get the most bang for your buck. why not powder?

I'd try powder, but it's a niche market here (weight lifters/bodybuilders only) and I have no idea what I'm buying.

0somuchbetter0

with power you get the most bang for your buck. why not powder?

I'd try powder, but it's a niche market here (weight lifters/bodybuilders only) and I have no idea what I'm buying.

I still don't get it. I just go to GNC and get their unflavored whey protein powder -- one serving is 110 cals, 2g fat, 2g carb, 2g sugar, 21g protein. I add it to soups, stews, and smoothies, and I can't even taste it.

ryan3140

just throw a chicken breast in the blender haha

chocolateandpb

Don't fear the powder and don't fear the egg whites!!! I make protein shakes everyday using unsweetened vanilla almond milk, half a frozen banana, a scoop of whey protein powder (currently using Optimum Gold Standard Cookies & Cream but there are many other great ones out there, you just have to find one you like), 3 tbsp pasteurized liquid egg whites (they're heated to a level that kills off any harmful bacteria like listeria or salmonella), 1 tbsp peanut butter (currently using PB2 Chocolate), and just recently started adding a tbsp of flaxseed oil. I look forward to these shakes!

chocolateandpb

Also, this:

http://dashingdish.com/recipe/cake-batter-protein-shake/


I make a "brownie batter" version using chocolate protein powder and chocolate jello pudding mix. It's incredible, and the only way I can handle consuming cottage cheese. You don't even taste it in this shake.

Alpina483

I still don't get it. I just go to GNC and get their unflavored whey protein powder -- one serving is 110 cals, 2g fat, 2g carb, 2g sugar, 21g protein. I add it to soups, stews, and smoothies, and I can't even taste it.

My point exactly no idea what GNC is, and nothing as self-explanatory as 'whey protein powder' in our shops.
Only e-shops with sports mixes, last time I checked.
But I'm not the OP ) she probably has other issues with the powder.

0somuchbetter0

I still don't get it. I just go to GNC and get their unflavored whey protein powder -- one serving is 110 cals, 2g fat, 2g carb, 2g sugar, 21g protein. I add it to soups, stews, and smoothies, and I can't even taste it.

My point exactly no idea what GNC is, and nothing as self-explanatory as 'whey protein powder' in our shops.
Only e-shops with sports mixes, last time I checked.
But I'm not the OP ) she probably has other issues with the powder.

Oooohhh, you're in Moscow! I don't automatically check the profile of every person I talk to....

GNC: http://www.gnc.com/home/index.jsp

I'm sure you have something similar in Russia. Just ask the bodybuilders!

hailzp

Chia and flax have quite a bit of protein in them, I add them to my smoothies and salads