Protein shake that taste good but not too pricy???

I used to have the same problem with the price of protein shakes. You're right they can be pricey especially if you go to the gym a lot. Because I don't usually eat food for breakfast, I went online and found some easy recipes for breakfast and pre/post workouts. I usually add a scoop or two of protein powder and it sustains me (in my case until lunch). I find that it's better to buy the ingredients and I am currently using Jillian Michaels' protein powder. Now, I can make a shake when I want to and the total cost is way lower that buying one at the gym. Here is one that I drink often and it's high in potassium which my Dr mentioned that mine is a little low. I hope you like it! :happy:

ORANGE BANANA SMOOTHIE

Toss 2 bananas, 2 cups of OJ, and 1 cup plain yogurt
Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon honey
Toss a couple handfuls of ice into blender
Set blender at highest setting to crush the ice
Blend for about 20 seconds
Pour and enjoy!

This smoothie recipe actually makes 2-3 smoothies. Place blender carafe containing extra smoothie in the fridge for all-day smoothie enjoyment.

P.S. PLEASE do not work out without eating something lol...

I'll run on an empty stomach first thing in the morning as that's when the body burns most fat... but when I'm doing weights I'll ensure to have a good helping of clean carbs and protein, then I'll work out, then I'll pump a shake and some fruit and nuts straight down me... ensure to load yourself before and after a workout with carbs and protein - before so that your body is ready for the torture you're about to unleash on it.. and after, because it will help it recover and also, after a workout, carbs go straight into the muslce and help build it, instead of going into glycogen stores like it would do on a non-training day

I buy the premier nutrition ones from Costco. They come pre-mixed in juice boxes so they are super convenient. They don't taste amazing, but they are ok as long as they are ice cold.

I just paid $36.95 per 4lb tub of Designer Whey Protein powder. I purchased one french-vanilla, and one in chocolate. I use unsweetened Almond milk and the chocolate makes it taste like freakin' CHOCOLATE MILK... OMG its so good!

Ill also take the french-vanilla and blend it with frozen berries for a frozen treat! Soooo good!

Best bet is to shop around a lot. Protein powders had a huge price jump in the spring. Myofusion which is what I use jumped over$10 for a 5# jug. Checks out tons of review sites too. Some are cheap but taste awful. You can fix the taste of them by using milk or peanut butter. Also, adding ice to make it thicker seems to help

I just paid $36.95 per 4lb tub of Designer Whey Protein powder. I purchased one french-vanilla, and one in chocolate. I use unsweetened Almond milk and the chocolate makes it taste like freakin' CHOCOLATE MILK... OMG its so good!

Ill also take the french-vanilla and blend it with frozen berries for a frozen treat! Soooo good!

you got lucky on this one. For most people, Designer Whey causes nasty gas that clears out rooms.

P.S. PLEASE do not work out without eating something lol...

I'll run on an empty stomach first thing in the morning as that's when the body burns most fat... but when I'm doing weights I'll ensure to have a good helping of clean carbs and protein, then I'll work out, then I'll pump a shake and some fruit and nuts straight down me... ensure to load yourself before and after a workout with carbs and protein - before so that your body is ready for the torture you're about to unleash on it.. and after, because it will help it recover and also, after a workout, carbs go straight into the muslce and help build it, instead of going into glycogen stores like it would do on a non-training day

total bro science here. Zero science to back any of these statements

I buy the premier nutrition ones from Costco. They come pre-mixed in juice boxes so they are super convenient. They don't taste amazing, but they are ok as long as they are ice cold.

I get the mucscle milk light ones like this - also from Costco. They are 1000 times better than the premier nutrition ones (I've tried both).

Im drinking strawberry maxitone definity... Tastes ok with skim milk

I hate protein shakes! But that being said I use frozen berries, skim milk, and the market pantry protein powder with my ninja blender and it's not too bad. I can drink the vanilla with no berries just fine but it is better if I blend it because it does get lumpy. But it's 19.99 for 26 servings and the protein content is 25 grams.

I went the cheap route and got the Chocolate Body Fortress Whey from Walmart. I throw a cup of Walmart frozen fruit (mango, pineapple, strawberries), a cup of skim milk, and a scoop of powder in the blender for 30 seconds when I get home from the gym and I think it tastes great!

I loved Syntha-6 but the price kept going up up up so I switched to Ultimate Nutrition's Protein Isolate. With the monthly subscription deal through Amazon.com, it costs only about half of what the Syntha-6 was. I put two scoops (about 40g protein) in the blender with a frozen banana and some frozen strawberries, blueberries and enough water to let it work. Yummy and really does taste and feel like a milkshake.

Do you want a post workout shake or a meal replacement shake? I hate to say it but you get what you pay for. If you go for the cheaper stuff you're getting artificial color and flavor so you may as well have chocolate milk as a post workout drink if you're gonna put the crap in your body. And a stand alone protein shake does not replace a meal.

Whatever you decide, read your labels and decide what you're comfortable with..

And stay away from Muscletech Chocolate. I got it at Sam's Club because I'm awfully frugal, but despite the fact that the package says "Improved Flavor" (that should have been my first hint, it's not very good at all. I doctor it up so it's not too bad hidden , but just with water? Not so good.

I make my own.
1 banana
3/4 cup yogurt
1/4 cup juice, apple or orange
1/2 cup frozen strawberries or other fruit
1 TBS Protein mix
1 TBS Cacao
Any other additives you want
Blend and drink.