New to Protein Powder and NEED HELP!!!

chocoholicdiva

Okay, so for the first time tonight while I was out I bought myself - heaven help me here - some whey protein powder for women. (Chocolate, of course, nothing better!!!) Well, where I'm so new to this, tell me - how do you use YOUR powders? All I have in the way of recipes for the stuff is a foursome for protein bars from a fitness magazine, so I'm willing to take anything you can offer!!! Thanks!!! :flowerforyou:

Jennifer

tirtle

http://www.oxygenmag.com/

Check this site out, go to nutrition, then search protein powder- they have many, many ways to use it in recipes! As well, they give good advice around consumption of protein.

vodkoffee

I've heard protein powder cheesecakes are awesome. http://oliciouslife.com/protein-chocolate-cheesecake/

herrytews

I use mine (EvoPro protein shake) as an alternative to milk on cereal. Completely yummy!

lilawolf

What do you mean "protein powder for women"? How on earth is a protein powder gender specific? Anyway, I just make a shake with mine. 1 cup of whole organic milk, 1 cup cold coffee, some ice and 1 scoop chocolate. The coffee helps cut the sweetness and it ends up tasting like an iced mocha latte.

chocoholicdiva

The brand I bought was one that had a formula for both men and women, Bodylogix Protein >>, and I got it at the drugstore.

@tirtle: Thanks for the heads up on the website, I'm always buying that magazine, never really thought of checking out the site!!!

@vodkoffee: Oh, girl, you had to mention cheesecake didn't you? One of my biggest weaknesses. Thanks for the link, this'll be a big help - if I can keep my dad away from it!!! :laugh:

@herrytews: Hmm, never thought of that. Must be delicious!!! I'm a big cereal lover myself.

@lilawolf: Fellow coffeeholic here, yet another weakness. Hmm, mocha shake. Nice!!! Harder to get the organic stuff where I live, but I could probably sub in some skim or some almond milk. Thanks on that!!!

larks10

I too am also new to Protein and was wondering if anyone could recommend a good one that tastes good.

electricmeow

So this is for vanilla protein powder, but I'm sure chocolate would be good as well!

Protein Pancakes
1 scoop protein powder
1/2 banana
2 egg whites
2 tbsp milk
1/4 cup oatmeal
spoonful of cottage cheese (if you dare!)
1 tsp cinnamon
handful of blueberries
(i like to add stevia!)

Mash your banana in a bowl, add egg whites, then protein powder, then all other ingredients. Heat up your pan and add mixture, wait for it to bubble and flip. I don't always get a perfect flip, its still good!

Add fresh fruit, or agave nectar on top, or enjoy as is! Keep an open mind, and I'm sure you'll be surprised!!

WDEvy

What do you mean "protein powder for women"? How on earth is a protein powder gender specific? Anyway, I just make a shake with mine. 1 cup of whole organic milk, 1 cup cold coffee, some ice and 1 scoop chocolate. The coffee helps cut the sweetness and it ends up tasting like an iced mocha latte.

I am so trying this tomorrow morning!

redredy9

So this is for vanilla protein powder, but I'm sure chocolate would be good as well!

Protein Pancakes
1 scoop protein powder
1/2 banana
2 egg whites
2 tbsp milk
1/4 cup oatmeal
spoonful of cottage cheese (if you dare!)
1 tsp cinnamon
handful of blueberries
(i like to add stevia!)

Mash your banana in a bowl, add egg whites, then protein powder, then all other ingredients. Heat up your pan and add mixture, wait for it to bubble and flip. I don't always get a perfect flip, its still good!

Add fresh fruit, or agave nectar on top, or enjoy as is! Keep an open mind, and I'm sure you'll be surprised!!

This may be a dumb question - but is the oatmeal raw or cooked before you add it into the mix?

chocoholicdiva

So this is for vanilla protein powder, but I'm sure chocolate would be good as well!

Protein Pancakes
1 scoop protein powder
1/2 banana
2 egg whites
2 tbsp milk
1/4 cup oatmeal
spoonful of cottage cheese (if you dare!)
1 tsp cinnamon
handful of blueberries
(i like to add stevia!)

Mash your banana in a bowl, add egg whites, then protein powder, then all other ingredients. Heat up your pan and add mixture, wait for it to bubble and flip. I don't always get a perfect flip, its still good!

Add fresh fruit, or agave nectar on top, or enjoy as is! Keep an open mind, and I'm sure you'll be surprised!!

This may be a dumb question - but is the oatmeal raw or cooked before you add it into the mix?

^^Good question!!! Thoughts please? :bigsmile:

Nhojjohn25

Hi there! There is a great source of information here about protein shakes, it explains when you should take them and why : http://www.leanlibrarianworkouts.com