Protein Shakes

hipsdontlie1

I just bought some new protein powder and I will probably be drinking it sometimes for breakfast and usually after the gym! Just looking for some creative ideas for things to add to it. I usually drink it with almond milk! What do you guys put add to your protein shakes?

kr1stadee

I mixed mine on Thursday with 1% milk, a tbsp of cocoa and a capfull of mint extract! Chocolate mint! :glasses:

KarenJanine

For a breakfast smoothie I'll sometime blitz up:

1 frozen banana
50 g whey protein
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 tsp cocoa powder
200 ml milk

Topped up with ice/water.

vegetablesandcupcakes

I usually do something like:

1 Scoop Protein powder
1 Cup Skim Milk
1 Banana
2 Cups Spinach/or other green
Ice


I just blend that all together. If you can taste the spinach I would add some other fruit or stevia, it depends on how potent your green is. I usually can't taste it. Or I can tell it is there but it isn't bad.

erinsueburns

Cold brewed coffee and greek yogurt for my morning pick me up.

hipsdontlie1

Thanks everyone! Great ideas!

passmetheducksauce

one scoop of whey protein powder into a half cup of oatmeal.

greek yogurt + protein powder

BarackMeLikeAHurricane

one scoop of whey protein powder into a half cup of oatmeal.

greek yogurt + protein powder

You beat me to it with the oatmeal but I recommend adding some flax seeds as well

CharRicho

2 scoops of chocolate whey powder
1/2 cup frozen strawberries & banana mix
1/4 skim milk
1/4 0% fat Greek yoghurt
a bunch of ice

so yummy

another one I do is like above but without the fruit, and with a scoop of peanut butter.

booboo68

For vanilla whey protein I use the following add ins at different times:

Pumpkin
Coconut flavoring
Sugar Free Cheesecake pudding mix with 1/4c frozen strawberries OR blueberries
Frozen banana
Sugar Free Butterscotch pudding mix
coconut flavoring with 1/4 frozen pineapple (well hello there pina colada!!)
apple pie spice
banana with cinnamon
frozen peaches
Orange Sunrise Crystal Light
Wild strawberry Crystal Light

For Chocolate whey protein:

1/4 c frozen strawberries
frozen banana
1 tsp peanut butter
coconut flavoring

If I'm extra hungry and low on calories, I will throw in 2 T of dry oatmeal. I just blend it first by itself so it's more of a powder and not chunky.

MarineCodie

I'm using the cheap-o Body Fotress Choco/Peanut Butter from Wal-Mart. I mix it up in the morning and drink it after I'm done at the gym. It usually sits in my car for about 30-45 mins... but, it's cold out now so it doesn't hurt it.

Here's mine:

1 or 2 Scoops protein
1 banana
1 cup light almond milk
1 or 2 tbs chia seeds
3 ice cubs

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I really want to start experimenting with vanilla protein and coffee beans... sounds like it'd be OMGHEAVEN

lolwutshannon

I do chocolate whey protein powder with half of a banana and a tablespoon of almond butter or soy nut butter (I have a peanut allergy) with skim milk or almond milk. If I feel like making it higher in calories I add chocolate soy milk. It's yummy!

julesxo

1/2 cup of non fat chocolate milk, 1 cup of water, half a banana and a tsp of natural peanut butter

anetap2000

For my morning smoothie
Whey protein
Banana
Almond milk
Frozen rasberries
I love it

cosoules

My favorite smoothie:


1 banana
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
giant handfull of spinach (you can't taste it, and it makes the smoothie pretty!!)
1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt
1/2 cup light vanilla soy milk
1/2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
ice

And just blend!

cosoules

Also since you have protein powder you can probably take out the greek yogurt (because I put that in for protein).

jayche

Water, I'm not too creative

knitincrazee

what's your calorie count?

knitincrazee

Are all protein powders equal? I was thinking of having some on hand for those days when I am behind on calories... and want a treat..

hypocritelecter

I'll definitely back up throwing protein powder in with oatmeal. Oatmeal can also be used in your protein shake! I use vanilla when I combine my protein with vegetables, chocolate for almond milk and oatmeal. Mmm.

Jenibynes

I add hulled hemp seed or chia seeds. Sometimes a tbsp of PB2.

I freeze chunks of banana to add to chocolate and vanilla shakes and keep a bag of frozen berries to add to vanilla and strawberry.

h20lillys

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MulberryMad

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RobinC37

I got some flavorless whey I can mix into anything. I like to make smoothies. Last night I had one with a scoop of whey protein, 1 banana, 1c whole frozen strawberries, parsley, cucumber, and green pepper. It just tasted like strawberry banana though!

Or 1 scoop whey, 1 banana, 1/2 tbsp nut butter, and 1c almond milk is good, too.

lick_broccoli

My favorite smoothie:


1 banana
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
giant handfull of spinach (you can't taste it, and it makes the smoothie pretty!!)
1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt
1/2 cup light vanilla soy milk
1/2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
ice

And just blend!

Sounds delicious and weird. I'm gonna try it....

Yukenna

I love to mix it with full fat coconut milk and frozen berries. Sometimes I add some bee pollen for an extra nutritional boost. Look up the benefits of coconut fats. Consumption has actually been connected with weight loss rather than gain.