shakes?

I use "Prescision - Double Chocolate Chunk" it tastes great but it is not 'cheap' unfortunately I have not found anything cheap to be at all yummy. I was using the "GNC" brand Chocolate flavor, but they peeved me off last time I was there so I will not be going back to them and the taste was gross anyway so no big loss imho.

My absolute favorite is ABB pure pro 50. The calories vary by flavor, but I get the vanilla bean one and it's 50g protein and 240 calories. My new invention is "proatmeal" where you make oatmeal with a protein shake instead of water and just add some plain oats. Designer whey is also very good and it comes in a bunch of flavors. If you prefer to eat your protein, I used to get those power crunch bars and they were really good. Pure pro 50 has the highest amount of protein for the calories, so that's my go-to drink.

I get the Body Fortress brand at WalMart.....I mix it with 1% milk,,, a banana and a couple table spoons of peanut butter when I need the extra calories and it makes about a 500 calorie shake. Oh, I use ice too. I like it like a milk shake.
Is it the best? I don't know, but it tastes great if you mix with milk and it works for me!
*edit* I use the vanilla. Haven't tried the chocolate

I'm not a fan of the shakes in a can, so I started making my own. I challenged myself to make one each day for a week to try out different recipes - they're much tastier! I only had one that wasn't very good (the protein powder overpowered the flavor of the shake ingredients). There is a greater variety of flavors, and I control the ingredients.

I use ProGrade protein powder, and when it comes to recipes, I find them everywhere. Some of my favorites come from this web site: http://dashingdish.com/recipe/dashing-dish-official-protein-shake/ , oh and from MFP.

I like Optimum Nutrition. I mix it was skim milk.

I know protein shakes are great for helping reach protein goals daily. My question is, what kind is best? The only shake I've ever used was Shakeology, but that's expensive. I'm wonder what cheaper brand is just as good and good for you and have the proper nutrients without the extra stuff you don't need.

I like Six Star. A two pound tub seems to be around $24 generally. Wal-mart and Walgreens should have it. Chocolate is my favorite. I use coconut milk or an almond/coconut mix as a mixer so it gives them a kind of Almond Joy taste. The vanilla and strawberry are pretty good too. Body Fortress is a little cheap ($17-19) and has a pretty good chocolate too but I'm not big on the vanilla.

You have soooo many here to choose from. Lots of great brands. My choice is Protein Evolution by Intek.

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Protein shakes contain many different types of protein in varying amounts.
They may include: Whey Isolate/Whey Concentrate/Soy/Egg/Hydrolyzed Collagen

The source of the protein and how it's purified during manufacturing may affect how well your body can digest and absorb it.


Recommended:
Whey protein isolate is:
• A protein found in milk
• Pure form of protein, highly absorbed, and fast-absorbing
• May cause gas/bloating for patients with lactose intolerance

Soy protein isolate is:
• A plant-based source of protein
• Pure form of protein, highly absorbed and fast-absorbing
• Recommended for patients with lactose intolerance

Egg protein is:
• A protein found in eggs
• Pure form of protein and highly absorbed
• Recommended for patients with lactose intolerance

NOT Recommended:
Whey protein concentrate (or isolate-concentrate blends) is:
• A protein found in milk
• May or may not be a pure form of protein
• May or may not absorb

Hydrolyzed Collagen protein is:
• A protein made from collagen found in bones, skin, and connective tissue of animals such as cattle, fish, horses, pigs, and rabbits
• Is not a pure form of protein
• Will not absorb as well as whey isolate/soy isolate/egg based powders