Gagging down my protein shake...

KintsugiCurlyQueen
KintsugiCurlyQueen Posts: 68 Member
in Food and Nutrition
....seriously, is there ANY way of making this an enjoyable thing?

I'm using Multipower 100% Whey (in Vanilla Fresh) and although it's not the worst protein powder I've ever tasted. it is FAR from pleasant. Doesn't seem to matter what I stick in it, I can't get the damned thing to taste okay.
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  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    I make a smoothie with whey isolate (vanilla flavour), frozen fruit and laban (arabic milk drink), and it's delicious, tastes like ice cream.

    if this doesn't work you could try a different brand (some artificial vanilla flavours are better than others, and some may even have real vanilla in them) or a different flavour

    some companies will give you free samples of protein powder, i.e. single serving size ones, so you can try them and see if it tastes okay
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    I put vanilla powder into chocolate milk and it tastes like making out with George Clooney.
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    Either look for a new protein powder (get sample sizes and try before you commit to a huge tub), or find a way to get all your protein from actual foods.

    Other than that, perhaps make smoothies? Fresh or frozen fruit, berries, cinnamon (cinnamon can mask the taste of most yucky things), a bit of whatever extract you think sounds good (vanilla, almond, etc), liquid of your choice, etc.
  • KintsugiCurlyQueen
    KintsugiCurlyQueen Posts: 68 Member
    Thanks guys! I guess it really is a case of trial and error. I'm already committed to a massive tub of the stuff so I've got plenty to practice with :( haha.
  • LaLouve_RK
    LaLouve_RK Posts: 899 Member
    Why you take it? Protein shakes are not a necessity.

    If you ABSOLUTELY want a protein shake for some reason, search for shake recipes with normal, natural ingredients...

    Oh wait.. let me help::: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Homemade-Protein-Shake-Without-Protein-Powder

    :tongue:

    You welcome :bigsmile: :glasses:
  • Melaniedawnh
    Melaniedawnh Posts: 4
    Sounds strange but you could try adding a little bit of cinnamon. I mix fortress protein powder vanilla one scoop with berries like - blackberries, blueberries, strawberries or a banana. Recently I have added kiwi. Then I add a tablespoonful of ground flax seed. I also add yogurt in a yummy flavour.
  • brookelynhoneycutt
    brookelynhoneycutt Posts: 22 Member
    I make my homemade smoothies with nuts and chia seeds; the nuts add delicious flavor and consistency (pecans are my favorite for smoothies) and chia seeds do not add flavor of their own.

    I actually add chia seeds to many things for extra protein, fiber, and omegas.

    Not a fan of powdered protein here; keep it as natural as possible.

    Hope this is helpful :smile:
  • Luvmichnata
    Luvmichnata Posts: 186 Member
    I think it will be trial and error and what appeals to your taste buds. I'm not much of a fan either but I am able to enjoy the Jillian Michaels vanilla flavor I buy from Walmart at a reasonable price. The chia seeds are a great way to add extra fiber without killing the taste.
  • Chadomaniac
    Chadomaniac Posts: 1,785 Member
    it needs some love :) , add in honey or chocolate milk
  • martinh78
    martinh78 Posts: 601
    Are you making it with milk or water? Milk usually makes them taste good/water makes them taste bad in my opinion.
  • martinh78
    martinh78 Posts: 601

    Oh wait.. let me help::: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Homemade-Protein-Shake-Without-Protein-Powder

    :tongue:

    You welcome :bigsmile: :glasses:

    I like that.
  • persnikity
    persnikity Posts: 11 Member
    I sometimes make smoothies with vanilla Protien powder in them, bananas seem to cover up the taste of anything else I put in them. Including all the other fruits. :ohwell:
  • leopardjunkie
    leopardjunkie Posts: 149
    i use in coffee instead of creamer
  • NaomiJFoster
    NaomiJFoster Posts: 1,450 Member
    They all just taste like a glass full of sugar to me. Way way way too sweet.
  • CoraGregoryCPA
    CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,087 Member
    I can only do premix shakes. The smell of a powdered shake will make me gag.

    Myoplex EAS Chocolate Fudge shakes are really good tasting, compared to the disgusting stuff. I buy them from Sam's club. I think I get 20 for $28. But each drink has 42g of protein, so I drink 1/2 of one of every day. They will last me 40 days for $28 and they taste good! Open, chug, chocolately taste :)
  • Jhimmer1995
    Jhimmer1995 Posts: 3 Member
    Try adding 1 tablespoon sugar free instant pudding to an 8 ounce glass of protein powder.
  • Emtabo01
    Emtabo01 Posts: 672
    Blended ice to make it colder and half a banana is my usual
  • lachesissss
    lachesissss Posts: 1,298 Member
    I avoid shakes altogether and have 0% greek yogurt. No carb, low fat and high in protein. 100 cals per six ounces. But that's just me. I've never been into drinking protein shakes, I don't find them overly filling.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    Use a non-terrible protein powder. First choice is Trutein, any flavor (though I recommend the chocolate peanut butter cup or the cinnabun or the vanilla). Then Gaspari Myofusion Chocolate. Those are the best I've found, they are enjoyable to drink.
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member
    hmmm. i use two types, i have nature's bounty chocolate protein and vitamin mix, but i don't use it all the time because i am supposed to stay away from chocolate. oops. but yeah that is really good blended with some coconut milk, water, ice, bananas and sometimes pb if i feel like it. very filling and refreshing.
    i have a whey protein that is vanilla i got off amazon, that is good with fruit added to it, like blueberries and bananas. also good with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice with some oats, it's like a pumpkin pie!
    you really may just have the wrong type of powder to suit your taste. i had a brown rice protein mix i ended up giving to my mom, it was vanilla flavor. no matter what i mixed with it, i just couldn't get past its taste. i really enjoy the ones i use though, they also make cookies n cream, pb flavors, all sorts of kinds. maybe try a new one? i love my protein powders, it really helps get that extra protein in (as a veg i can take all i can get!) hope this helps :]
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    I use Optimum Nutrition Double Chocolate and it's very tasty with water or with milk. Other's have said Opitmum Nutrition's vanilla ice cream and rocky road powders are very tasty too.
  • emmabeckemeyer1
    emmabeckemeyer1 Posts: 298 Member
    We like Arbonne Vanilla. They have chocolate too but I haven't tried it
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member

    Oh wait.. let me help::: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Homemade-Protein-Shake-Without-Protein-Powder

    :tongue:

    You welcome :bigsmile: :glasses:

    I like that.

    awesome sauce, maybe ill start doing that when my powders run out
  • katiegambill
    katiegambill Posts: 1 Member
    I use Beverly International Vanilla and love it.
  • hatethegame
    hatethegame Posts: 267 Member
    Try adding Hershey's chocolate syrup (2 Tbsps=100 cals) or chocolate milk to help with flavor. Honey is good too! Add a banana and/or some peanut butter to help with texture. I have to use a blender or it just isn't good. All of the powders are yukky by themselves. Don't let anyone tell you different
  • kimi45
    kimi45 Posts: 1
    I actually put fresh fruit in a blender with ice water then add the vanilla whey protein. It's delicious! Try a banana and strawberries.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Why you take it? Protein shakes are not a necessity.

    If you ABSOLUTELY want a protein shake for some reason, search for shake recipes with normal, natural ingredients...

    Oh wait.. let me help::: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Homemade-Protein-Shake-Without-Protein-Powder

    :tongue:

    You welcome :bigsmile: :glasses:

    Not as good a protein g for your calorie buck compared to protein powder though - by quite a long way from the looks of it.
  • Gimpdogg
    Gimpdogg Posts: 163 Member
    blend with milk not water and maybe add a banana for extra nutrition.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    Why you take it? Protein shakes are not a necessity.

    If you ABSOLUTELY want a protein shake for some reason, search for shake recipes with normal, natural ingredients...

    Oh wait.. let me help::: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Homemade-Protein-Shake-Without-Protein-Powder

    :tongue:

    You welcome :bigsmile: :glasses:

    That's a good idea but the problem is, most people who take protein shakes are taking them to supplement their protein intake. They're trying to get the biggest bang for the buck. That's the whole point right - that's why powders are called protein supplements!

    The problem with making the example that you linked to is that it ends up being a huge amount of calories for relatively little protein. I just put together the ingredients really quickly and came up with 833 calories for the shake, with only 53g of protein. And that was using skim milk. That's barely 25% protein, it's mostly fat and carbs. "Protein shake" is kind of a misnomer here.

    Most good powders will be 250ish calories (or less) for 50g of protein. Big difference. 250 calories is a good snack. 833 is the majority of most people's intake here.

    Not saying it's a bad thing or a good thing overall, personally - it all depends on usage. Just have to make people aware of what they're getting into. Your link is more of a meal replacement or perhaps a good choice for someone trying to bulk up with lots of calories.
  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    I put it in my greek yogurt instead of some other junk that just adds sweet and no extra nutrition. Then I eat it like a big bowl of cake frosting without the cake, because that's what it tastes like.

    I put it in the blender with ice cream when I want a real shake. Same as an ice cream shake except .... protein.

    Mix it into cottage cheese.

    Mix it with milk and a half tablespoon peanut butter in the blender.

    I've never had it just in water.

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