breakfast smoothies & protein powder

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  • luv2run
    luv2run Posts: 54 Member
    I use Jillian Michaels protein powder only because I can afford it and its all natural no artifical sweeteners or flavors - very hard to find in a protein powder. My favorite shake that even my kids love is 1 scoop vanilla protein, 1/2 frozen banana, 2 cups earthbound baby spinach, 2 tbs powdered peanut butter, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk and ice cubes as needed- its so good you do not taste the spinach at all just the banana and peanut butter. YUMMY!!!!
  • EDesq
    EDesq Posts: 1,527 Member
    I use Biopure from Puritan Pride online. It is 99% lactose Free, 100 cal per scoop, less than 2 carbs per scoop and about 25 g of protein per scoop. It is a Whey Protein Isolate; and you do not want more than 25/26 g protein at a meal because the Body can only absorb 26g of Protein per 4 hours, so anymore will just be flushed. It tastes great and mixes well. I use frozen fruit like peaches, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple...along with Unsweetened almond milk, stevia and mix.
    A New fav: Muscles On The Beach
    Frozen Pureed Pineapple (3 Cubes),
    Frozen Pureed Peaches (2 Cubes),
    Frozen Small Banana (One Third),
    Lite Coconut Milk (One-Two Oz)
    Biopure Vanilla (1 Scoop)
    Stevia/Truvia 1 Pack if you desire
    BLEND in Blender...About 260 Cal, VERY Satisfying and Filling!


    Sometimes I Puree certain fruit and freeze them in Ice Cube Trays (Peaches, Pineapple).
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
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  • melvac
    melvac Posts: 333 Member
    I use Zeal
    1 scoop of Zeal Nutritional Supplement
    1 scoop of Zeal Vanilla Protein
    6-8 ozs of 35 calorie almond milk

    This is delicious and filling, Gives me enough energy to complete my workout
  • Lizmcg83
    Lizmcg83 Posts: 31 Member
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  • radtechlisa
    radtechlisa Posts: 6 Member
    I use 1/2 c greek yogurt, 1/2 banana, 1 c other mixed fruit, usually blueberries and cantaloup, 1 c of baby spinach, 1/4 c V8 fusion light and ice. I think it would be good to try with the protein powder.
  • xabcdefgee
    xabcdefgee Posts: 41 Member
    Here are a couple of mine. My family loves these so I always have to share!

    Base:
    1/2 c. plain greek yogurt
    1 c. unsweetened almond milk
    1 scoop vanilla whey protein (optional)
    1/2 t. stevia (to taste)
    ice (I use crushed)

    Apple/Melon:
    1/2 apple
    1 c. cantaloupe or honeydew

    Orange:
    1/2 ripe banana
    1 naval orange (you can use strawberries instead for strawberry/banana)

    Blueberries add well to the apple/melon.

    It's fun to experiment as well :)

    According to MFP you would burn about 900 cals making this, have a burger and fries with your shake.

    haha, right?
    they sound delicious though so i think i'm gonna go ahead and try some.

    thanks everyone! :)
  • Wintertexan97
    Wintertexan97 Posts: 36 Member
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  • judychicken
    judychicken Posts: 937 Member
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  • Katherinesfitness
    Katherinesfitness Posts: 90
    I've been obsessed with smoothies this summer, here are some of my fav concoctions...

    Smoothie Base:
    1 banana
    1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    1/3 cup plain greek yogurt (reg or nonfat)
    1 scoop whey protein (optional)
    handful ice cubes

    Fun Flavor Combos I've tried:
    1 tbsp of dutch process cocoa (unsweetened)
    1 tbsp of dutch process cocoa (unsweetened) with 1 tbsp natural peanut butter or natural almond butter
    1tbsp almond butter, 1/2 tbsp local raw honey, dash of cinnamon

    I'm working up the courage to throw some baby spinach in... :)

    YUM. I want. I haven't tried almond milk yet but I really want to, it sounds absolutely delish.
  • Mavrakiss
    Mavrakiss Posts: 4 Member
    Optimum protein powder has less bad stuff in it. It's def a lighter protein powder thn others but
    Awesome cuz carbs n fats are low and protein is good:-)
  • lonesouth
    lonesouth Posts: 2 Member
    so far I've been fairly consistent with this recipe, though I think I'm going to add a scoop of protein powder with the hope it will carry me to lunch.

    1 Banana, green, yellow, brown, whatever we have
    4-5 frozen strawberries
    4oz Activia lowfat yougurt, whatever flavor is closes to the front of the fridge
    3-4 oz of skim milk

    blend till smooth

    Also, this is by far the best blender for people on the go.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017XHSAE

    it doesn't have the power of a blendtec or ninja, but it makes up for it in convenience and cost.
  • knra_grl
    knra_grl Posts: 1,566 Member
    I have a "my smoothie recipe" on my page you can take a look - it is quite yummy - when I change ingredients (ie: usually the fruit I just go and edit it) I can't really help you on the protein powders I am just using one I bought in passing and haven't really researched them sorry.
  • Followingsea
    Followingsea Posts: 407 Member
    This morning:

    About a cup and a half of milk, a banana, a scoop of chocolate protein powder, and a vigorous extended shaking of cinnamon. It was divine...
  • ishkabob
    ishkabob Posts: 25 Member
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  • everstraete
    everstraete Posts: 18 Member
    following!

    I have a couple good chocolate recipes down. Looking for vanilla ones!
  • Amiwil
    Amiwil Posts: 57 Member
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    I'm looking for protein powders to add to my green smoothie that don't leave a powdery taste in my mouth. Yuck!

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