How do you eat your protein powder?

Koldnomore
Koldnomore Posts: 1,613 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I just got some Whey isolate powder to help reach my protein goals but I just can't seem to choke it down. I have tried putting it in my oatmeal but the consistency/texture was vile. Also I tried to make one of the yummy shakes everyone talks about but it ended up a big gross crunchy clump :(

The flavor seems OK but I just can't get past the texture that I seem to have been able to accomplish. Is there any way to do it so it's nice and smooth without the curdled milk consistency?
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  • Koldnomore
    Koldnomore Posts: 1,613 Member
    no one?
  • ShaneOSX
    ShaneOSX Posts: 198
    You should research your protein powder as much as possible, the good ones also tend to taste good. I can do the research for you thought and tell you that Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey OR Casein are the best. I take mine one of two ways:

    Morning shake with (all optional): Greek Yogurt, Blueberries, Strawberries, Bananas, Spinach, Rolled Oats, Chia Seeds.

    Before/after workout with water in BlenderBottle.

    (Casein) before bed with water in BlenderBottle.

    I used to use almond milk instead of water for taste.
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    I personally just take 2 cups of Almond Milk (unsweetened vanilla) mixed with 1 scoop of Optimum Nutrition's Double Rich Chocolate, throw it in my blender bottle and it comes out perfect.
  • Anna800
    Anna800 Posts: 639 Member
    I bought Sun Warrior Natural and put half a scoop in my oatmeal, it is tasteless.
  • softballsharie
    softballsharie Posts: 154 Member
    I've heard a lot of great things about protein pancakes! You incorporate the protein powder into the pancake mixture. I don't have a recipe, but I'm sure you could find a good one online!

    Also, I have this protein smoothie every morning, and I love it! Cake batter:

    1 scoop protein powder
    1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
    3/4 cup water
    1 packet artificial sweetener
    3 drops pure almond extract
    5-10 ice cubes (depending on how you like it, I prefer 5, some prefer more)
    1 tbsp. sugar free vanilla pudding mix
    Sprinkles on top

    MAKE SURE you blend it long enough so there are no cottage cheese curds left visible. If it comes out too thick for you, you can try adding up to 1 cup of water. I hate the taste of protein powder, and this is the only smoothie that has worked for me so far. It's worth giving a try. However, it's quite sweet, and it tastes exactly like cake batter. So if that's not your thing, I'd go with the protein pancakes. haha
  • wolfpack77
    wolfpack77 Posts: 655
    Protein bars!

    I use my whey to make convenient and portable protein bars which are made from oats, Optimal Nutrition whey, natural peanut butter, 70% dark chocolate, honey and almonds. Its a no-bake recipe and doesnt need refrigeration so they are very good for taking with you or packing in your lunch.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv-LcIC5gtc
  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
    I usually add a little greek yogurt and almond milk. Depending on flavor and for variety, blend with fruits of your choice. I've never tried this myself, but have read that you can add instant pudding powder in various flavors to change the flavor profile and make it thicker and richer. This makes it less healthy, but you can even put liquor in it (like chocolate and peppermint schnappes). Obviously, not something you want to have during the day.
  • flechero
    flechero Posts: 260 Member
    but it ended up a big gross crunchy clump :(

    The flavor seems OK but I just can't get past the texture that I seem to have been able to accomplish. Is there any way to do it so it's nice and smooth without the curdled milk consistency?

    Got get a little blender or a "bullet" type personal blender. Makes all the difference in the world.
  • twilightobession
    twilightobession Posts: 101 Member
    Sounds like you need to get a blender. It has to be mix really really well.
  • shierrarobin
    shierrarobin Posts: 181
    I can't really afford it right now, but if I could I would get the vanilla flavored kind and, get some low fat vanilla ice cream, and make a protein milk shake. XD
  • Bakkasan
    Bakkasan Posts: 1,027 Member
    I personally just take 2 cups of Almond Milk (unsweetened vanilla) mixed with 1 scoop of Optimum Nutrition's Double Rich Chocolate, throw it in my blender bottle and it comes out perfect.

    This one :)

    I get low carb powder when I do get some, like muscle milk.
  • KristenAFL
    KristenAFL Posts: 9
    I do 8oz of unsweetened almond milk, a splash of heavy whipping cream to make it more 'milkshake-y', 1 scoop of Jay Robb Vanilla Whey protein powder and shake in some S/F Jello in whatever flavor I want that day. YUMMY!!! Or you could use S/F pudding mix or crystal light....
  • momtokgo
    momtokgo Posts: 446 Member
    I make smoothies with protein powder, almonds milk, flax, spinach and raspberries. It's delicious.
  • NYGirl65
    NYGirl65 Posts: 5
    Hi, I'm new here today, and I just saw your post. I use my protein powder to make a fruit smoothie using 1 scoop of protein powder (whatever brand you like), 1 orange, 1 small delicious apple, 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1 cup fat free milk and 1 cup of ice. I have a Vitamix, so mine come out really super smooth and if I want it more like a thick shake from the store, I just add more ice and it comes out almost like ice cream. This way I get my protein, my calcium and my servings of fruits/veggies (yes, you can do it with veggies too), and my fiber. I usually have it in the middle of the afternoon because it seems that's when I get "hungry" and this hold me off until dinner. I could never put the protein powder in oatmeal or anything else like that, but the smoothie thing works really well. Hope I helped. :flowerforyou:
  • Koldnomore
    Koldnomore Posts: 1,613 Member
    I've heard a lot of great things about protein pancakes! You incorporate the protein powder into the pancake mixture. I don't have a recipe, but I'm sure you could find a good one online!

    Also, I have this protein smoothie every morning, and I love it! Cake batter:

    1 scoop protein powder
    1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
    3/4 cup water
    1 packet artificial sweetener
    3 drops pure almond extract
    5-10 ice cubes (depending on how you like it, I prefer 5, some prefer more)
    1 tbsp. sugar free vanilla pudding mix
    Sprinkles on top

    MAKE SURE you blend it long enough so there are no cottage cheese curds left visible. If it comes out too thick for you, you can try adding up to 1 cup of water. I hate the taste of protein powder, and this is the only smoothie that has worked for me so far. It's worth giving a try. However, it's quite sweet, and it tastes exactly like cake batter. So if that's not your thing, I'd go with the protein pancakes. haha

    I tried something like this in my brand new blender. My boyfriend actually informed me that if you put the powder in first it's a bad thing and I should throw it in last so it won't sink and glob at the bottom :) I think I will have an easier time next time but no more powder in my oatmeal! I managed to just throw a scoop in with half cup of milk in a mason jar and that worked fine.

    Thanks everyone!
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    I like it raw
  • GnochhiGnomes
    GnochhiGnomes Posts: 348 Member
    I like it raw

    Same here. I snort mine.
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    I like it raw

    Same here. I snort mine.

    I dont think I should be laughing. But I am.
  • Dan112358
    Dan112358 Posts: 525 Member
    I like it raw

    Same here. I snort mine.
    Better than a suppository I suppose.
  • happyfeetrebel1
    happyfeetrebel1 Posts: 1,005 Member
    I've heard a lot of great things about protein pancakes! You incorporate the protein powder into the pancake mixture. I don't have a recipe, but I'm sure you could find a good one online!

    Also, I have this protein smoothie every morning, and I love it! Cake batter:

    1 scoop protein powder
    1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
    3/4 cup water
    1 packet artificial sweetener
    3 drops pure almond extract
    5-10 ice cubes (depending on how you like it, I prefer 5, some prefer more)
    1 tbsp. sugar free vanilla pudding mix
    Sprinkles on top

    MAKE SURE you blend it long enough so there are no cottage cheese curds left visible. If it comes out too thick for you, you can try adding up to 1 cup of water. I hate the taste of protein powder, and this is the only smoothie that has worked for me so far. It's worth giving a try. However, it's quite sweet, and it tastes exactly like cake batter. So if that's not your thing, I'd go with the protein pancakes. haha

    I 2nd this. it's DARN GOOD :)
  • BigRich822
    BigRich822 Posts: 681
    In a shaker!
  • ppatricia81
    ppatricia81 Posts: 23 Member
    i use my protein shake as a meal replacement, a scoop, i add low fat milk, a banana and ice, and put it on a blender.
  • sydnisd183
    sydnisd183 Posts: 247 Member
    I just had a shake tonight for dinner as i was too lazy to cook LOL:

    1/2 c. almond milk
    1/2 c. water
    1c. cottage cheese
    1 tablespoon flax meal
    2 scoops Optimum Nutrition whey protein
    1 teaspoon Jello FF/SF cheesecake flavor pudding mix
    dash o' cinnamon

    I also use the protein powder for Protein Pancakes:

    1/8 c. almond milk
    1/3 c. cottage cheese
    1 scoop whey protein
    2 egg whites
    1/3 c. uncooked quick cooking oats
    1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    dash o' stevia (or other sweetener)

    blend in the blender and pour on a hot griddle just like regular pancakes. I use some low cal syrup and sometimes have a couple slices turkey bacon with them.

    Btw, I use one of those small 2 cup sized blenders....it's a Hamilton Beach. I bought it from Walmart over 5 years ago. It was $13. Makes it easier to make shakes and i drink them right from the container
  • kristinL16
    kristinL16 Posts: 401 Member
    I'm curious why so many of you use almond milk rather than regular milk to make smoothies or in a shaker bottle?

    www.dashingdish.com has a lot of protein recipes (shakes, bars, muffins, and so on).
  • kodom_123
    kodom_123 Posts: 117 Member
    I use almond milk because it has 35 calories per cup vs 100 in a cup of 1%

    Here is my post-workout shake recipe :)

    1 Frozen Banana
    1-2 scoop chocolate protein powder
    1 cup unsweetened Almond milk
    1 sugar free jello pudding cup
    *sometimes I add 1-2 TBS of peanut butter if I need extra cals/protein

    I blend it all in my Ninja until smooth...it makes a a very large shake..it's so YUMMMMY! The frozen banana makes it taste like a milk shake! and if I don't add the PB and only use one scoop it's only 344 cals :D a small shake from Sonic is over 700!
  • ChiFortunate1
    ChiFortunate1 Posts: 43 Member
    I use GNC Lean French Vanilla powder. I use water only. 25g Protein, 200 calories, 3g fat, 8g fiber 17g Carbs.
    This morning I put in 1/2 frozen banana, 5 frozen whole unsweetened strawberries, 1.5 cups water, teaspoon raw honey. Blended it all together, then when it was smooth I added the 2 scoops of protein powder and put it on High/Liquefy for like 30 seconds... don't like it super frothy. It was DELISH!!!!!

    Every now and then I mix just with water and ice in the blender, for a vanilla shake.
    Other times I will throw in a tablespoon of Nestle's Quick chocolate powder for a chocolate shake.

    I found some YouTube videos of fitness model Jamie Eason in the kitchen using protein powder in recipes.
    This is one for a cinnamon swirl bread protein one (I haven't tried it yet but it looks good)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVBnFiIgZ44&list=FLtgm_Tw9_2uxTFQVo8v0ILg&index=2&feature=plpp_video

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  • monty619
    monty619 Posts: 1,308 Member
    make sludge out of it... put a little water or milk in it and stir it until its peanutbutter or pudding consistancy then eat it with a spoon.
  • englishrose63
    englishrose63 Posts: 2 Member
    I use muscle milk light. Mix it with water and berries in a blender. great after workout. if i am in a hurry, I use EAS ready made ones. The low carb variety. Dark chocolate is my favorite.:wink:
  • cricket754
    cricket754 Posts: 9 Member
    1 scoop chocolate protein powder
    1 scoop of natural peanut butter
    1 frozen banana
    handful of ice
    8oz water

    Put all in blender! Delish!
  • jennaworksout
    jennaworksout Posts: 1,739 Member
    i use iso sensation in brazil cafe I think its called, in milk tastes just like an ice cap...sooo good, or i put a scoop in my yogurt when I'm at work and don't have any milk.. sometimes I'll make protein balls or cookies too.

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