Homemade Protein Smoothie

angelicasmommy
angelicasmommy Posts: 303 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I want to make protein smoothies without powder. Anyone have any great recipes? I know you can use cottage cheese/PB/yogurt but I'm wondering if there are any other protein sources I can add.

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  • Alpina483
    Alpina483 Posts: 246 Member
    If dairy protein is out, there's not a lot of options I'm afraid. Raw egg whites are not considered safe any more, right?.. Unless you personally know the chicken and are certain about its health :)
    I do my smoothies with a kind of a fat free curd/quark. Tastes great both sweet (with fruit) or savoury (with veg and spices).
    You can try chicken breast of course, it will be something like a puree soup )) not sure if it fits your idea of a smoothie.
  • 0somuchbetter0
    0somuchbetter0 Posts: 1,335 Member
    with power you get the most bang for your buck. why not powder?
  • Alpina483
    Alpina483 Posts: 246 Member
    with power you get the most bang for your buck. why not powder?

    I'd try powder, but it's a niche market here (weight lifters/bodybuilders only) and I have no idea what I'm buying.
  • 0somuchbetter0
    0somuchbetter0 Posts: 1,335 Member
    with power you get the most bang for your buck. why not powder?

    I'd try powder, but it's a niche market here (weight lifters/bodybuilders only) and I have no idea what I'm buying.

    I still don't get it. I just go to GNC and get their unflavored whey protein powder -- one serving is 110 cals, 2g fat, 2g carb, 2g sugar, 21g protein. I add it to soups, stews, and smoothies, and I can't even taste it.
  • ryan3140
    ryan3140 Posts: 13
    just throw a chicken breast in the blender haha
  • chocolateandpb
    chocolateandpb Posts: 438 Member
    Don't fear the powder and don't fear the egg whites!!! I make protein shakes everyday using unsweetened vanilla almond milk, half a frozen banana, a scoop of whey protein powder (currently using Optimum Gold Standard Cookies & Cream but there are many other great ones out there, you just have to find one you like), 3 tbsp pasteurized liquid egg whites (they're heated to a level that kills off any harmful bacteria like listeria or salmonella), 1 tbsp peanut butter (currently using PB2 Chocolate), and just recently started adding a tbsp of flaxseed oil. I look forward to these shakes!
  • chocolateandpb
    chocolateandpb Posts: 438 Member
    Also, this:

    http://dashingdish.com/recipe/cake-batter-protein-shake/


    I make a "brownie batter" version using chocolate protein powder and chocolate jello pudding mix. It's incredible, and the only way I can handle consuming cottage cheese. You don't even taste it in this shake.
  • Alpina483
    Alpina483 Posts: 246 Member
    I still don't get it. I just go to GNC and get their unflavored whey protein powder -- one serving is 110 cals, 2g fat, 2g carb, 2g sugar, 21g protein. I add it to soups, stews, and smoothies, and I can't even taste it.

    My point exactly :) no idea what GNC is, and nothing as self-explanatory as 'whey protein powder' in our shops.
    Only e-shops with sports mixes, last time I checked.
    But I'm not the OP ) she probably has other issues with the powder.
  • 0somuchbetter0
    0somuchbetter0 Posts: 1,335 Member
    I still don't get it. I just go to GNC and get their unflavored whey protein powder -- one serving is 110 cals, 2g fat, 2g carb, 2g sugar, 21g protein. I add it to soups, stews, and smoothies, and I can't even taste it.

    My point exactly :) no idea what GNC is, and nothing as self-explanatory as 'whey protein powder' in our shops.
    Only e-shops with sports mixes, last time I checked.
    But I'm not the OP ) she probably has other issues with the powder.

    Oooohhh, you're in Moscow! I don't automatically check the profile of every person I talk to....

    GNC: http://www.gnc.com/home/index.jsp

    I'm sure you have something similar in Russia. Just ask the bodybuilders!
  • hailzp
    hailzp Posts: 903 Member
    Chia and flax have quite a bit of protein in them, I add them to my smoothies and salads

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