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protein shakes

Redneckwoman
Redneckwoman Posts: 668 Member
edited January 9 in Food and Nutrition
what is your favorite protien smoothie and what do you use to make it and how many calories?

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  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
    i make one with ~5 frozen strawberries, half a banana, 1.5 cups of milk, 1 cup of strawberry yogurt, 1 scoop ON Whey Delicious Strawberry flavor. I think like that is a little over 600 cals. If I want to bump the cals up, I add olive oil. In the past when I needed it to be less cals, there was no yogurt and less milk.
  • mandipandi75
    mandipandi75 Posts: 6,035 Member
    FOW-should put some of that ice cream in it, now that would be bomb!
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    1/2 c greek yogurt
    1/4 milk
    squeeze honey
    1 scoop whey protein powder
    1 tbsp flax seed
    4 fresh frozen strawberries

    around 350 calories I think
  • glubben
    glubben Posts: 45 Member
    4-5 frozen strawberries
    2 tblsp Plain greek yogurt
    1 tblsp Peanut butter
    1 cup Almond milk
    1 scoop vanilia protien powder

    about 350 cal
  • Sycoholic
    Sycoholic Posts: 282 Member
    I keep it simple. One scoop of whey protein, usually Six-Star chocolate, skim milk, a few strawberries, ice, and voila!
  • Nacho12
    Nacho12 Posts: 155 Member
    Pumpkin Smoothy

    1 cup unsweetened almond milk (40 Calories)
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1 tbsp flax seed
    1 Tbsp chia seed
    1/2 to 1 cup canned pumpkin
    1 tsp cinnamon
    1 tsp pumpkin spice
    1 8 oz. glass of ice

    Fruit Smoothy

    1 cup unsweetened almond milk (40 Calories)
    1 scoopvanilla protein powder
    1 tbsp flax seed
    1 Tbsp chia seed
    1 cup strawberries, blueberries & raspberries
    1 8 oz glass of ice

    Peanut Butter Smoothy

    1 cup unsweetened almond milk (40 Calories)
    1 scoop chocolate protein powder
    1 Tbsp peanut butter
    1 bananna
    1 Tbsp flax seed
    1 Tbsp chia seed
    1 8 oz glass of ice

    I have them for breakfast every morning. They fill me up until lunch time. The Peanut Butter Smoothy has more calories so
    I only have it occasionally.
  • SVCat
    SVCat Posts: 1,483 Member
    1/2 to 1 Cup of Oregon Chai - Sugar-Free Original Chai Tea Latte Concentrate = 0 Calories
    1 Cup of Skim Milk
    Vanilla flavored Protien Powder
    Ice
    ----
    Usually around 350 calories wtih two scoops of protien powder.
  • PhiSigAmber
    PhiSigAmber Posts: 44 Member
    I used to put tons of crap in my protein shakes, but these days I like to keep it simple:

    -8oz Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (Silk Brand)
    -1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    -1 tbsp flax seed
    -1/2 banana
  • Medical Weight Loss sells the best protein shakes!!! Chocolate and Chocolate mint are soo good!!!
  • hollyk57
    hollyk57 Posts: 520 Member
    I love spirutein powders - it's a rice/pea/soy blend. It comes in a million delicious flavors. I mix mine with soy milk. The power itself has about 100 calories. I avoid the whey ones because I can't tolerate whey, but the other ones are delicious. Also gluten free for those interested.
  • I use Pure Protein triple chocolate which is 100 calories per scoop. I then add 1 cup unsweetened almond milk which is 30 calories. I then add 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries which is about 40 calories.
  • leska1216
    leska1216 Posts: 260
    1 cup yogurt
    1 cup frozen fruit
    (fresh fruit like bananas, pineapple, mango, etc whatever you like)
    2 scoops protein powder
    1 cup milk/juice/liquid

    Mix and match to your preferences.
  • danikat15
    danikat15 Posts: 113 Member
    I do the peaches and cream and oranges and cream by adding 1/2 a cup of frozen peaches or oranges and half of a scoop of vanilla protein powder. Then I add about 2 tbs frozen cool whip and enough spinach and water/ice to fill my blender.

    I also do a chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie with half of a frozen banana, half a scoop of the vanilla protein powder, and then a tbs each of the PB2 Chocolate and Peanut Butter and then fill with spinach and water/ice.

    There's also a chai one, I bought a carton of Tazo concentrated chai latte mix. Mix 1/2 cup of that with 1/2 cup of milk (or almond milk) and the 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder, fill with spinach and water/ice.

    I also freeze a cup of coffee, throw that in the blender with the vanilla protein powder, a little milk, spinach and some stevia.

    And I will also freeze up some of the v-8 energy drink (blueberry pomegranate), half of a frozen banana, and spinach.

    I try to get my shakes around 200 calories.
  • I'm really into Kale smoothies at the moment, I have one every day mid-morning:

    1 cup (tightly packed) kale
    1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    1 scoop vanilla whey isolate powder (Kazein brand)
    1 kiwi, skin removed
    1/2 banana

    The kiwi really neutralizes the strong bitter flavour of the kale. Love it!!!
  • mikuja
    mikuja Posts: 31 Member
    How do those protein powders taste? Any brands I should avoid or lean towards? I almost bought some the other day, but they only came in huge containers. I wasn't willing to risk it without looking into it a bit more.
  • rsmblue
    rsmblue Posts: 353 Member
    SergeantSunsh posted this one a while ago:

    TOPIC: Milkshake recipe - 37g of Protein

    Picture from original site, I take no credit xD http://www.dashingdish.com/2010/03/i-cant-believe-its-not-a-milkshake/

    Base ingredients:
    -1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese
    -1 Scoop Protein Powder
    -1-3 Packets of Splenda/ Stevia/Low Calorie Sweetener <--- I didn't use any though
    -5-10 Ice Cubes
    -1/2 Cup-1 Cup Water
    *Optional* 1/2 tsp Xanthax gum (you can get this from most grocery stores in the gluten free section! Just a pinch of it makes your shake sooo thick and creamy!)

    Then choose from these! :D




    Peanut Butter Butterscotch Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    2 Tbs Sugar Free Butterscotch Pudding Mix (Jello Brand)
    2 Tbs Peanut Flour OR 1 Tbs Regular Peanut Butter
    Optional: A few drops Maple Extract
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 310 ( add 40 if using regular peanut butter)




    Thin Mint Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
    2-3 Drops of Mint Extract (Be Careful to Only Add A Few Drops… This Stuff Is Strong!!!)
    Optional: 1 Tbs Lite Hershey’s Syrup
    Servings:1
    Calories: 250



    Superman-Ice Cream Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    2-3 Tbs Sugar free/Fat free Pistachio Pudding Mix (Jello Brand)
    Optional: 2 Tbs Cool Whip Lite
    Servings:1
    Calories: 250



    Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
    2 Tbs Peanut Flour Or 1 Tbs Regular Peanut Butter
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 260 (add 40 calories if using regular peanut butter)



    Strawberry Banana Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1/2 Cup Frozen Strawberries
    1/2 Banana
    Optional: 2 Tbs Cool Whip Lite
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 280



    Mocha Freeze Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
    1 Tsp Instant Coffee Powder (or to taste)
    1 Tbs Coffee Creamer of Choice
    (You may also need additional sweetener packets in this shake to balance out the bitterness of the coffee)
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 200




    Lemon Cream Pie (These ingredients added to base)

    2-3 Tbs Sugar Free Lemon Pudding Mix
    Optional: 1 Graham Cracker (or Honey Teddy Grahams) on Top of Shake (You could add this straight to the blender~ it blends up tasting like a ‘pie crust!’)
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 290



    Strawberry Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1/2 Cup Strawberries (Fresh or Frozen~ If you are using frozen use less ice!)
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 220



    Banana Cream Pie Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1/2 Frozen Banana
    2 Tbs Sugar Free Banana Pudding
    Optional: 1 Graham Cracker (or Honey Teddy Grahams) on Top of Shake!
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 250



    Oatmeal Cookie Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    2 Tbs Oats
    2 Tsp Chocolate Chips
    Dash of Cinnamon (Or To Taste)
    Optional: 2 Tbs Vanilla or Chocolate Sugar Free Pudding Mix
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 250



    Key Lime Pie Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1 Tbs Key Lime Juice (Or The Juice of Half a Lime)
    2 Tbs Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Mix
    Optional: 1 Graham Cracker (or Honey Teddy Grahams) Crumbled on Top of Shake (Or Mixed In!)
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 230




    Cookies and Cream Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1/2 (100 Calorie) Oreo Pack (Throw the Cookies Right Into the Blender!)
    Optional: 2 Tbs Light Cool Whip OR 2 Tbs Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Mix
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 230




    Pina Colada Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1 Tbs Coconut Extract (Found In The Baking Isle by the Spices)
    1/2 Cup Pineapple (Fresh or Frozen)
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 220



    Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1/2 Cup Strawberries (Fresh or Frozen)
    2 Tbs Light Cream Cheese (Or 2 Tbs Sugar Free Cheesecake Pudding Mix)
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 260



    Lemon Raspberry Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1/3 Cup Raspberries (Fresh or Frozen) OR 2 Tbs Low Sugar Raspberry Jam (If You Don’t Like The Seeds!)
    1 Tsp Lemon Juice OR 2 Tbs Sugar Free Lemon Pudding Mix
    Optional: 1 Tsp Sugar Free Dry Raspberry Jello Mix
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 210




    And all you do is blend! :D
    Edited by SergeantSunshine_reused on Mon 02/27/12 09:18 PM
  • How do those protein powders taste? Any brands I should avoid or lean towards? I almost bought some the other day, but they only came in huge containers. I wasn't willing to risk it without looking into it a bit more.

    I'm on a tight budget so I get Pure Protein at Walmart for $9.97 and it's not a HUGE container. I like the triple chocolate; tastes great to me.
  • If you like the taste of peanut butter, this one is great:

    One serving (2 Tbsp) peanut butter
    One scoop vanilla flavor protein powder
    2 or 3 cups of raw Spinach or Kale

    It's only 360 calories and, despite the spinach/kale and those nutrients, all you taste is peanut butter.
  • mdl943
    mdl943 Posts: 3 Member
    I drink ViSalus shakes. They are fantastic. I make tons of different recipes with them. My favorite (the one I'm addicted to right now) is banana, apple, cinnamon. I can't get enough of it. http://vi90diet.com
  • TrishB69
    TrishB69 Posts: 16 Member
    I use:
    1 heaping scoop optimum nutrition casein protein
    8oz skim milk
    1 medium banana
    1 tbsp reduced fat peanut butter
    Use blender and enjoy
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