Protein Shakes

hipsdontlie1
hipsdontlie1 Posts: 294 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I just bought some new protein powder and I will probably be drinking it sometimes for breakfast and usually after the gym! Just looking for some creative ideas for things to add to it. I usually drink it with almond milk! What do you guys put add to your protein shakes?

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  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    I mixed mine on Thursday with 1% milk, a tbsp of cocoa and a capfull of mint extract! Chocolate mint! :glasses:
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    For a breakfast smoothie I'll sometime blitz up:

    1 frozen banana
    50 g whey protein
    1 tbsp peanut butter
    1 tsp cocoa powder
    200 ml milk

    Topped up with ice/water.
  • vegetablesandcupcakes
    vegetablesandcupcakes Posts: 12
    I usually do something like:

    1 Scoop Protein powder
    1 Cup Skim Milk
    1 Banana
    2 Cups Spinach/or other green
    Ice


    I just blend that all together. If you can taste the spinach I would add some other fruit or stevia, it depends on how potent your green is. I usually can't taste it. Or I can tell it is there but it isn't bad. :)
  • erinsueburns
    erinsueburns Posts: 865 Member
    Cold brewed coffee and greek yogurt for my morning pick me up.
  • hipsdontlie1
    hipsdontlie1 Posts: 294 Member
    Thanks everyone! Great ideas!
  • passmetheducksauce
    passmetheducksauce Posts: 211 Member
    one scoop of whey protein powder into a half cup of oatmeal.

    greek yogurt + protein powder
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    one scoop of whey protein powder into a half cup of oatmeal.

    greek yogurt + protein powder
    You beat me to it with the oatmeal but I recommend adding some flax seeds as well
  • CharRicho
    CharRicho Posts: 389 Member
    2 scoops of chocolate whey powder
    1/2 cup frozen strawberries & banana mix
    1/4 skim milk
    1/4 0% fat Greek yoghurt
    a bunch of ice

    so yummy

    another one I do is like above but without the fruit, and with a scoop of peanut butter.
  • booboo68
    booboo68 Posts: 302 Member
    For vanilla whey protein I use the following add ins at different times:

    Pumpkin
    Coconut flavoring
    Sugar Free Cheesecake pudding mix with 1/4c frozen strawberries OR blueberries
    Frozen banana
    Sugar Free Butterscotch pudding mix
    coconut flavoring with 1/4 frozen pineapple (well hello there pina colada!!)
    apple pie spice
    banana with cinnamon
    frozen peaches
    Orange Sunrise Crystal Light
    Wild strawberry Crystal Light

    For Chocolate whey protein:

    1/4 c frozen strawberries
    frozen banana
    1 tsp peanut butter
    coconut flavoring

    If I'm extra hungry and low on calories, I will throw in 2 T of dry oatmeal. I just blend it first by itself so it's more of a powder and not chunky.
  • MarineCodie
    MarineCodie Posts: 256 Member
    I'm using the cheap-o Body Fotress Choco/Peanut Butter from Wal-Mart. I mix it up in the morning and drink it after I'm done at the gym. It usually sits in my car for about 30-45 mins... but, it's cold out now so it doesn't hurt it.

    Here's mine:

    1 or 2 Scoops protein
    1 banana
    1 cup light almond milk
    1 or 2 tbs chia seeds
    3 ice cubs

    BRRzzZRRRRzzzzzZRRRRRRRRRzzzZZZzZZZZZZZz - DONE! nomnomnom


    I really want to start experimenting with vanilla protein and coffee beans... sounds like it'd be OMGHEAVEN
  • lolwutshannon
    lolwutshannon Posts: 50
    I do chocolate whey protein powder with half of a banana and a tablespoon of almond butter or soy nut butter (I have a peanut allergy) with skim milk or almond milk. If I feel like making it higher in calories I add chocolate soy milk. It's yummy!
  • julesxo
    julesxo Posts: 422 Member
    1/2 cup of non fat chocolate milk, 1 cup of water, half a banana and a tsp of natural peanut butter
  • anetap2000
    anetap2000 Posts: 116 Member
    For my morning smoothie
    Whey protein
    Banana
    Almond milk
    Frozen rasberries
    I love it
  • cosoules
    cosoules Posts: 15
    My favorite smoothie:


    1 banana
    1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
    giant handfull of spinach (you can't taste it, and it makes the smoothie pretty!!)
    1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt
    1/2 cup light vanilla soy milk
    1/2 tbsp honey
    1 tbsp peanut butter
    1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    ice

    And just blend!
  • cosoules
    cosoules Posts: 15
    Also since you have protein powder you can probably take out the greek yogurt (because I put that in for protein).
  • jayche
    jayche Posts: 1,128 Member
    Water, I'm not too creative
  • knitincrazee
    knitincrazee Posts: 22 Member
    what's your calorie count?
  • knitincrazee
    knitincrazee Posts: 22 Member
    Are all protein powders equal? I was thinking of having some on hand for those days when I am behind on calories... and want a treat..
  • hypocritelecter
    hypocritelecter Posts: 61 Member
    I'll definitely back up throwing protein powder in with oatmeal. Oatmeal can also be used in your protein shake! I use vanilla when I combine my protein with vegetables, chocolate for almond milk and oatmeal. Mmm.
  • Jenibynes
    Jenibynes Posts: 13 Member
    I add hulled hemp seed or chia seeds. Sometimes a tbsp of PB2.

    I freeze chunks of banana to add to chocolate and vanilla shakes and keep a bag of frozen berries to add to vanilla and strawberry.
  • h20lillys
    h20lillys Posts: 31
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  • MulberryMad
    MulberryMad Posts: 6 Member
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  • RobinC37
    RobinC37 Posts: 242 Member
    I got some flavorless whey I can mix into anything. I like to make smoothies. Last night I had one with a scoop of whey protein, 1 banana, 1c whole frozen strawberries, parsley, cucumber, and green pepper. It just tasted like strawberry banana though!

    Or 1 scoop whey, 1 banana, 1/2 tbsp nut butter, and 1c almond milk is good, too.
  • lick_broccoli
    lick_broccoli Posts: 53
    My favorite smoothie:


    1 banana
    1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
    giant handfull of spinach (you can't taste it, and it makes the smoothie pretty!!)
    1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt
    1/2 cup light vanilla soy milk
    1/2 tbsp honey
    1 tbsp peanut butter
    1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    ice

    And just blend!

    Sounds delicious and weird. I'm gonna try it....
  • Yukenna
    Yukenna Posts: 2
    I love to mix it with full fat coconut milk and frozen berries. Sometimes I add some bee pollen for an extra nutritional boost. Look up the benefits of coconut fats. Consumption has actually been connected with weight loss rather than gain.

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