Protein shake~quick survey?

sailorsgirl86

How does everybody have theirs? One scoop or two? Water or milk? Any extra ingredients~oats, fruit, peanut butter etc?

tommygirl15

Mine's pretty simple - 1 scoop chocolate whey, banana, strawberry, and some soy milk.

mockchoc

How about eat real food instead?

Lupercalia

I change mine up all the time, and don't always have it as a shake. I use either one or two scoops, and either a small amount of coconut milk or water for mine. I've also mixed it with greek yogurt (can't do this often as I don't tolerate dairy well), and at other times, with coffee. Today I had a scoop of whey with a little coconut milk and some blueberries.

Mrs_Wellington

Vanilla protein powder,half a frozen banana and peach.delish.

xxcandywrathxx

I used to drink protein shakes with milk that was slightly warm, it helps the powder dissolve better imo.

willia123

Uh, mine is real food.

When I have one I do:

Powder
Almond milk
Spinach
Unsalted almond butter
Flaxseed

sailorsgirl86

How about eat real food instead?

I eat real food too. Lots of it

ninjakowski

1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 cup low fat milk. If I really want to save on calories (or I've run out of milk), I'll have it with water, but thats a bit icky.

I used to make them in the smoothie maker with fruit, maybe some yoghurt, but that was because I didn't like the taste of the last kind I had and needed to improve it. Got a new one which is really yummy on its own, and disolves really easily in the shaker so I usually dont bother with the smoothie maker anymore.

Mockchoc - I eat lots of real food too - chicken, beans, cottage cheese. I find it really hard to meet my protein needs from food alone though as I've never been a huge meat or dairy eater, so whats wrong with adding a shake to top things up?

Graham_077

Mines are pretty simple. 40g whey protein (about a scoop), about 250ml water and some flavour drops. (MYprotien Liquid flavour. Either Strawberry, raspberry, toffee or chocolate) Shake well and drink.

sandradev1

Mostly one scoop, but sometimes two and always with water....very simple

momof2TONI

I make mine in various ways. My favorite is to use Almond Milk, a scoop of vanilla protein powder, and frozen mixed fruit. Sometimes I use Almond Milk, a scoop of chocolate protein powder, and frozen dark cherries. At other times, I will mix in some peanut butter and a bit of hershey's cocoa powder with chocolate protein powder in the almond milk. Just depends on my mood as to which ingredients I use.

mockchoc

Sorry I do have some here too but it just seems so fake when you can eat real food instead. Anyway yes each to their own but I still think going more natural is better if you can manage it.

Juliste

I usually have 2 protein powder servings per day in order to meet my high protein macro. I use the New Zealand whey (vanilla) with stevia vs. sucralose and mix one scoop with water and chia seeds (high in fiber and omega 3) and take it post workout. The second scoop I stir in 3/4 cup of plain 0% plain greek yogurt.

theycallyoumister

Powder. Milk. Raw egg.

Elleinnz

Sorry I do have some here too but it just seems so fake when you can eat real food instead. Anyway yes each to their own but I still think going more natural is better if you can manage it.

Not quite sure why you are judging the OP's choice - last time I checked every person on MFP had a right to choose what they eat or drink - without judgement from others!!

It is clear you have no idea...... In my diary today (it is open) - you are welcome to try and judge the amount of "real food" I eat....

3 eggs = 240 calories and 21grams of protein
130grams salmon = 452 calories and 26 grams of protein
2 protein shakes = 194 calories and 36 grams of protein - YES - 36grams of protein

So - same as the OP I eat massive amounts of "real food" , but as it is a calorie "cheap" way to get extra protein into my diet - and frankly it is a very convenient way to get protein when one is out and about.....

And once again - judging other people's healthy choices in life is not cool

Elleinnz

And OP to your original question

Most of the time I use one scoop - with water (easy after gym) or if I need a quick snack at work when working late

Sometimes I will add some coconut cream with the water.

If I want to use it as a full meal I will make a green smoothie with:

Green Tea
Baby Spinach
Kale
Carrot
Cucumber
Blueberries
Scoop of Protein Powder

I blend all the veges in my blender - and then add the protein powder at the end

sailorsgirl86

Sorry I do have some here too but it just seems so fake when you can eat real food instead. Anyway yes each to their own but I still think going more natural is better if you can manage it.

Not quite sure why you are judging the OP's choice - last time I checked every person on MFP had a right to choose what they eat or drink - without judgement from others!!

It is clear you have no idea...... In my diary today (it is open) - you are welcome to try and judge the amount of "real food" I eat....

3 eggs = 240 calories and 21grams of protein
130grams salmon = 452 calories and 26 grams of protein
2 protein shakes = 194 calories and 36 grams of protein - YES - 36grams of protein

So - same as the OP I eat massive amounts of "real food" , but as it is a calorie "cheap" way to get extra protein into my diet - and frankly it is a very convenient way to get protein when one is out and about.....

And once again - judging other people's healthy choices in life is not cool

Agreed with all this

Thanks everybody who's posted so far, all your shakes sound delicious. I've been trying it with cows milk & soy milk, going to try almond though. Got some frozen blueberries to mix into the white chocolate powder I've ordered too

pandorakick

I usually have mine only mixed with water or with water and milk. The protein powder I have now is really good tasting though. Another brand I tried was only drinkable when mixed with milk and coffee.

Djproulx

My goal is 150g protein daily, so I do use protein shakes quite a bit (in addition to eggs, meats, fish, cottage cheese, etc..)

Make shakes a bunch of different ways so I don't get bored. post morning workouts, I use whey protein. If I'm drinking a shake in the evening, I often use casein protein to feel satisfied longer.

I've made shakes using many of the ingredients posted above. Here's a couple that I really like that may be a bit different from other flavor combinations you've tried.

Note that they can add up to between 275-400 calories, depending on how much of each ingredient you use (such as almond butter!), so measure carefully and budget that amount into your day. I sometimes use these shakes as a breakfast meal.

#1 Almond/peach shake.

1 scoop vanilla whey protein
1/2 C almond milk unsweetened
1T almond butter
1/2 cup frozen peaches
1-2 ice cubes

Result is a thick shake that tastes like almonds, with the sweetness supplied by the peaches.

#2 Blue green shake (calling it blue green algae sounds too gross)

1C blueberries
1/2 C baby spinach
1 scoop vanilla whey protein
2T plain greek yogurt
1 t flax seed
1t chia seed
water or almond milk
1-2 ice cubes

You can add or drop ingredients, ie walnut pieces instead of flax/chia seeds, yogurt/no yogurt etc, depending on taste preference and your protein/calorie/macro goals.

AmiC0717

One scoop and so far I like vanilla because I mix with unsweetened vanilla almond milk and then make different drinks from there. I like apples and cinnamon in mine as well as a bit of pumpkin, frozen banana and pumpkin pie spice. I also make what I call a snickers one that I use sugar free pudding mix and some PB2. You can search Pintrest and find all kinds of them and then make whatever adjustments you want.

gpstrucker

Usually 1 scoop. Sometimes water, sometimes 2% milk. Sometimes I add in some yogurt, or maybe a tablespoon of peanut butter, or some fruit. Just depends on my mood.

peggymoney

plantfusion choc protein powder, cinnamon, pb2, 8 oz unsweet almond milk and 4 oz water
YUMMMY

MeanMasheen

In answer to the question : If i want it taken in to the system fast, i mix it with water... else its 1% fat milk... and i throw in some berries and what not to make it taste good ( if its not chocolate) ( 1 Scoop or 2 depends on the requirement and the concentration of protein in a single serving)

As for the complaints about getting it naturally... well i agree most of it should come naturally.. but there is also a reason one would consume Whey Protein shakes instead of say eating some chicken breast or eggs.... If its availability after a workout then foods take too long to provide... so shakes are best.. and they also play a vital role in keeping the calories down (carb calories) while fulfilling the protein requirement ( only via isolates)... And the final use i use it for is topping up protein requirement after completing the days meals....

jcperkns

1 scoop vanilla whey protein
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 banana
2 tbsp pb2 or chocolate pb2
1 cup ice to blend

BikerGirlElaine

Every day for breakfast I have:

2 C chocolate almond milk
2 scoops whey isolate protein powder
1/2 C raw quick-cooking rolled oats
All One vitamin powder

Whirled in the blender. When I make my boyfriend's shake, I use cow's milk & half a banana.

Play around with it & see what you like best!

links_slayer

1 generous scoop + 10 oz 1% milk

Courtney_0402

1C of Almond Milk
1 scoop of protein powder-- I favor BSN Lean Dessert's brand
2T of PB2
1T of Chia Seeds
Optional-- half a banana.

And it's pretty darn tasty.

ladyrider55

1 scoop pure protein plus very vanilla, soymilk or water, frozen berries, wheat germ, flax seed, PB2, not all ingredients at once, I mix it up when I can. Gives me the jump I need before my daily walk or exercise workout! :happy:

Food is fine, but who wants to deal with that full feeling prior to any kind of workout.....not me! :grumble:

FitandFab33

In answer to the question : If i want it taken in to the system fast, i mix it with water... else its 1% fat milk... and i throw in some berries and what not to make it taste good ( if its not chocolate) ( 1 Scoop or 2 depends on the requirement and the concentration of protein in a single serving)

As for the complaints about getting it naturally... well i agree most of it should come naturally.. but there is also a reason one would consume Whey Protein shakes instead of say eating some chicken breast or eggs.... If its availability after a workout then foods take too long to provide... so shakes are best.. and they also play a vital role in keeping the calories down (carb calories) while fulfilling the protein requirement ( only via isolates)... And the final use i use it for is topping up protein requirement after completing the days meals....

Agree to disagree. The branched chain amino acid (leucine isoleucine, valine) carriers (among other amino acids) for skeletal muscle compete with once another... meaning when it all hits at once your body is not capable of uptaking it all.. and it goes to waste. Intake from natural sources hit the carriers in a stages (staggered) as it's digested so the availability of the amino acids to the protein carriers optimizes uptake and minimizes waste. [You can go a step further and get into the optimum glucose:protein ratio post-workout too but there are conflicting stats on that one- most put it between 2:1 and 4:1, though that's a BIG difference]. I rarely use protein powder as I know a lot of the protein is WASTED. My answer? Eggs... usually 2 yolks and 5 or 6 whites. Eggs are the protein gold standard... it helps that they're fairly inexpensive...

erg2013

Use between 1-2 scoops - whatever is needed if I know I am falling below my protein goal (i like to get 120 grams a day).
I mix with berries. YUM. Or Vanilla Powder and Oranges.

I love "real" food too... I have a least on serving of chicken and beef in addition to the powder.