Protein Shakes...Water or Milk?

japruzze

Yes. I use non-fat milk with vanilla, chocolate and strawberry protien. I use water with lemonade, ice tea and other fruity flavored protien. I use Nectar. It's 90-100 calories a scoop and then I add the water for 0 or milk 90. I have done half milk and half water to cut the calories. I've also added yogurt and fruit to up them. Depends on how I'm feeling and what I need.

links_slayer

cow's milk fan here.

anothermop

I've tried a bunch of different brands and flavors. I always start out with water and move to milk so I can choke it down. I finally found one that I actually like with water and that's what I've been using. EAS Vanilla - Strange but true, I actually like it!

jemimasmum

I've been mixing with pouring (2% fat) yoghurt and a little water. Scoop of proteinworks powder makes 165 cals in total.

GlorianEversea

Look....I think this is an issue that begs for context. If you want protein shakes and you're doing any sort of workout during the day, I'm not sure that the few extra calories of using milk is going to change your trajectory.

In my opinion, they taste significantly better, which of course means you're more likely to drink them.

Sometimes it seems like we try to make ourselves miserable!! Skim milk vs. water in a protein shake isn't going to set you back unless some other part of your workout plan is unbalanced. And it has the added benefit of being real food and adding more substance to your shake....not to mention more protein.

Confuzzled4ever

I do both.. depends on my mood and calories that day and how much time iI have.. ill mix it with water if I just looking for protein or am time pressed or out of milk, mixed with milk if i'm looking for increased calories or craving chocolate milk or make a shake with yogurt if I have time and i'm using it for breakfast.

cwolfman13

It depends...I usually don't have the calories to spare on a week day because I'm pretty routine with my snacks and meals, so I use water. I tend to use milk with my whey on weekends as I often go to the gym and finish up around lunch time but have a bunch of errands, etc to run...so some whey, milk, and fruit and that holds me over until I can get home and get a proper meal.

mandipandi75

Any milk substitutes will work. Water and powder is just not easy to drink. I use almond milk and berries and add ice and blend it into a smoothie. Works best for me. Also, there are different ways to get your protein. As well as different calorie counts for different protein powders. Just a thought.

Jerrypeoples

i just added strawberry and peanutbutter to mine.

meh

SStrauss79

Unsweetened almond milk here as well.

I will sometimes drink them as a meal replacement and add a scoop of dry oatmeal, 1/2 Tbsp of honey, dash of cinnamon, banana, 1 Tbsp almond butter, 1 Tbsp cocoa powder. I add this to my vanilla protein powder with some unsweetened almond milk and a couple ice cubs and blend in a blender. Delicious.

Warchortle

It's subjective.. I don't really like super heavy thick drinks, so I don't mind water. Coconut milk I guess if I just want to get rid of it.

rduhlir

If water tastes too "watery", you can cut the calories by using unsweetened Almond milk (30 cal per cup) instead of milk.

This! I switched to using unsweetened almond milk and I can't tell the differnce to be honest.

SStrauss79

Frozen bananas are a game-changing ingredient, IMO.

^^^ for sure!

lynn1982

Not sure if it has been suggested, but if you want to use water to cut out calories, have you tried adding a splash of vanilla extract? I very often make a smoothie using hemp protein powder which has a more neutral taste, and water, along with half a banana, half a cup of berries, and a handful of kale. The vanilla gives it a bit of flavour and makes it taste less watery.

Francl27

Unsweetened almond milk as well here!

cleaneatingkaren

I've been using coconut milk lately and I love it!

morielia

I just make mine with water and down it. It doesn't taste great, but it's a few minutes of ick and then it's over. I hate milk.

Jerrypeoples

i bet it would taste great with the milk from a bowl of lucky charms

courtwhitear

Have you tried rice milk or soy milk? My favorite "milk" in the whole world next to regular is Silk Light Original.

fitmommy2012

I know, I was thinking the same thing. People one read 1/2 the post! Ugh! :ohwell:

SweetestLibby

Frozen bananas are a game-changing ingredient, IMO.

^^^ for sure!

Absolutely! I use water rather than milk but I blend in banana/frozen banana. add pb2 for chocolate or pb deliciousness.

1lisalou

I was on them for a while then off for years. Getting back to them now. I was told to use at least 1/2 milk because that is what helps make you feel full. I am now using coconut milk and they are good. Sometimes I take about a teaspoon of banana pudding (dry mix) and put that in my EAS chocolate shake, lots of flavor.

daffodilsoup

If you have a nut allergy, light soy milk or unsweetened coconut milk would be great. I find water in my shakes to be unsatisfying.

autumnlily31185

I have the Body Fortress powder as well and have been experimenting with different shakes for lunch. I usually just use 1% milk and some frozen fruit (whatever I happen to have handy) so far pineapple has been my favorite. I will sometimes use half milk and half water.

I have heard of some people adding coffee to the protein powder shakes so I am going to try that. Does anyone know if you can use it with hot coffee?

Francl27

I'd say it depends how hungry you are. It fills me up more with milk (I used skim milk for a bit without switching to almond milk - sorry you're allergic!).