What's in YOUR home-mixed protein shake?

_crafty_

good lord some of these seem so complicated. ain't nobody got time for a protein shake that takes 10 minutes to gather all the ingredients!

chocolate protein powder
2 TBSP of PB
half a banana

ice, water, blend then drink.

I will admit sometimes I get a little crazy and use almond milk instead of water.

cmike00

sounds great! thanks for your suggestion!

rubyautumn4

My usual:
1/3 cup frozen blueberries, strawberries or raspberries
1/3 avocado
1/2 cup kale
1/2 cup spinach
1 tspn chia seeds
1 tspn cacao
3/4 scoop protein powder
water

The kale, spinach, chia, protein powder are really my standard ingredients...I will throw in whatever else I come across too...kiwi, apples, banana, mango, almond milk, almond butter, pom juice ...etc. I tried spirulina a couple weeks ago but the smell made me gag - working up the courage to try it again soon! I'd like to incorporate a few more veggies into it though.

MarioLozano16

2 Scoops of Trutein Protein
1 Banana
1 Cup of Silk Milk
1 Cup of Yogurt

Jacwhite22

2 scoops of Optimum Nutrition gold standard chocolate mint
Water



shake and enjoy.

Admiral_Derp

Frozen mixed fruit
Body Fortress Strawberry Protein Powder
Either Whole Milk, and Vanilla Greek yogurt
or Lifeway Blueberry Kefir Smoothie

Or

Body Fortress Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Powder'
Peanut Butter
Whole Milk, and Vanilla Greek Yogurt

butterfli7o

Mine this morning:

1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
2 scoops GNC Wheybolic Extreme Protein - Chocolate
ice
2 Splendas
1 banana

Yum.

mdorsett221

#1
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 spoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 spoon instant coffee granules
8 oz skim milk
1 handful of ice
blended

#2
1 scoop strawberry protein powder
1 serving frozen strawberries
1 small banana (or 1/2 large)
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tbsp ground flax meal
blended (has texture of ice cream)

kennethmgreen

Firstly, I have a Vita-Mix, which I love almost as much as my children. That helps.

I try to keep a few bags of frozen fruit in the freezer at all times. Cheap and easy, and doesn't require using ice cubes.

8oz Water or milk (almond, coconut or cow) - mostly almond
1 scoop Trutein vanilla
1 cup frozen fruit
1 cup vanilla yogurt (sometimes)
.5 cup cottage cheese (sometimes) - sounds gross, but a great addtion to a smoothie. Try it.
1 tbsp maple syrup (sometimes)
1 banana (sometimes)
1 cup fresh fruit
2 tbsp peanut or almond butter (sometimes)
ice if no frozen fruit - six cubes or so (1 handful)

Some variation of the above 4-5 times a week in the morning, 1-3 times a week at night.

CongoClark81

2 Scoops Body Fortress Whey Protein Powder Vanilla
1 Banana
1/4 c Almond Milk
2 c Kale
1 Tbsp Natural Peanut Butter
Yummy!

mollyhediger

EAS lean and toned protein 2 scoops
1/2 c frozen fruit (any)
1 container of dannon light and fit greek yogurt
1 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk

So Good with the almond milk!!

UsedToBeHusky

1 scoop of Body Fortress vanilla whey
1 cup of nonfat milk
1 frozen banana

When I have the extra calories, I'll throw a tbsp of peanut butter in there. So yummy!

I also do a bowl of proatmeal a few times a week. That's just oatmeal with a scoop of whey. No need to add anything else. If you do quick oats (in the microwave), be sure to cook the oatmeal before adding the protein powder. It's not so good the other way. LOL! :embarassed:

So_Much_Fab

1.5 scoops Jarrow Formula Vanilla whey protein
1 cup (140g) frozen mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries)
2 cups Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk

377 calories of YUM!

brigit628

I just started drinking protein shakes this week because I learned that I do not get nearly enough protein in my diet.

The protein shake that I make for myself right now is:
- 1 scoop of Six Star Pro Nutrition - Professional Strength Whey Protein Plus Elite Series in the Triple Chocolate flavour
- 2 Tbsp of smooth peanut butter
- 1.5 cups of 2% milk
I blend these together in a glass using a hand mixer. I absolutely love this shake because it tastes just like Reese's!

What's in YOUR homemade protein shake?

Mine is very similar to yours, however, I use natural peanut butter, about a tablespoon, and unsweetened almond milk (only 60 calories/cup). I'm trying to increase my protein, but I'm only allowed 1300 kcal/day.
And it does taste just like a Reese's PB cup!

mumtoonegirl

vanilla protein powder (two scoops)
1 banana
1 cup strawberry
1 cup blackberry
1/2 cup mango
1 cup kale
1/2 cup cucumber skin on
1/2 cup coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk (whatever I have)
1 tsp natural PB
1 tsp cacao
1 tsp honey
ice

zap in blender - makes enough for my DH and I to have a glass each after my night workout.

summersbest

Makes 2 cups - I drink one for breakfast and one as a morning snack

1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup danone silhouette 0% stirred greek yogourt - vanilla
1 scoop bulk barn whey protein isolate 90% - plain
1/2 cup frozen strawberries or mango
1 tsp ground flax seeds
1 package stevia
2 ice cubes

walkee

I don't have any at this time...bump for later usage!

terlyn20

i keep a couple different brands on hand in choc and vanilla flavor

my dessert fav is a scoop of vanilla protein,
1 Tablespoon of crunchy peanut butter,
1Tablespoon of instant butterscotch pudding mix
1/2 cup of water
1/2 milk ( reg, almond or coconut )
crushed ice.

2nd: 1 scoop Big Train Low carb mocha
1 scoop vanilla protein
1 cup strong coffee
crushed ice
cream or milk optional.
sometimes 3/4 cup coffee and 1/4 cup milk

* if i decide to just make a frappe- minus the protein, then i
might add a big splash of khalua.

jillcapehart

2 scoops Toppfast protein
2/3 cup pumpkin
1 cup almond milk
1 t. vanilla
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg
1/2 to 1 cup crushed ice
this one is one of my favorites,I drink shakes all the time

JoanB5

1. 1/2 Banana or 1/2 yogurt or 1/4 cup skim milk are key for getting a 'smooth" texture (one fourth cup low fat ice cream if I want more of a milkshake.)

2. berries or chocolate, depending on my hankering

3. instant coffee for a frappe with the chocolate route (decaf for me)

4. ice cubes (4 of my ice makers)

5. 1 scoop protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)

Optional sweetneres: honey, if the berries made it bitter, or packet of splenda if the chocolate route is still not meeting my sweet tooth (skim milk variety sometimes needs it).

Toppings (optional) Add light hershey's syrup splash for a swirl of chocolate, or 1 T. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips for something different.

LEFTOVERS POPSICLE TIP: I drink one cup to 1.5 cup, then freeze the remaining cup in a popsicle maker for a quick after workout pick me up if I'm running out the door or too tired to "create". I just count it as 1/4 serving of the initial recipe for calories.