Protein Shakes...Water or Milk?

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  • japruzze
    japruzze Posts: 453 Member
    Yes. I use non-fat milk with vanilla, chocolate and strawberry protien. I use water with lemonade, ice tea and other fruity flavored protien. I use Nectar. It's 90-100 calories a scoop and then I add the water for 0 or milk 90. I have done half milk and half water to cut the calories. I've also added yogurt and fruit to up them. Depends on how I'm feeling and what I need.
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    cow's milk fan here.
  • anothermop
    anothermop Posts: 187 Member
    I've tried a bunch of different brands and flavors. I always start out with water and move to milk so I can choke it down. I finally found one that I actually like with water and that's what I've been using. EAS Vanilla - Strange but true, I actually like it!
  • jemimasmum
    jemimasmum Posts: 249 Member
    I've been mixing with pouring (2% fat) yoghurt and a little water. Scoop of proteinworks powder makes 165 cals in total.
  • GlorianEversea
    GlorianEversea Posts: 22
    Look....I think this is an issue that begs for context. If you want protein shakes and you're doing any sort of workout during the day, I'm not sure that the few extra calories of using milk is going to change your trajectory.

    In my opinion, they taste significantly better, which of course means you're more likely to drink them.

    Sometimes it seems like we try to make ourselves miserable!! Skim milk vs. water in a protein shake isn't going to set you back unless some other part of your workout plan is unbalanced. And it has the added benefit of being real food and adding more substance to your shake....not to mention more protein.
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    I do both.. depends on my mood and calories that day and how much time iI have.. ill mix it with water if I just looking for protein or am time pressed or out of milk, mixed with milk if i'm looking for increased calories or craving chocolate milk or make a shake with yogurt if I have time and i'm using it for breakfast.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    It depends...I usually don't have the calories to spare on a week day because I'm pretty routine with my snacks and meals, so I use water. I tend to use milk with my whey on weekends as I often go to the gym and finish up around lunch time but have a bunch of errands, etc to run...so some whey, milk, and fruit and that holds me over until I can get home and get a proper meal.
  • mandipandi75
    mandipandi75 Posts: 6,035 Member
    Any milk substitutes will work. Water and powder is just not easy to drink. I use almond milk and berries and add ice and blend it into a smoothie. Works best for me. Also, there are different ways to get your protein. As well as different calorie counts for different protein powders. Just a thought.
  • Jerrypeoples
    Jerrypeoples Posts: 1,541 Member
    i just added strawberry and peanutbutter to mine.

    meh
  • SStrauss79
    SStrauss79 Posts: 124 Member
    Unsweetened almond milk here as well.

    I will sometimes drink them as a meal replacement and add a scoop of dry oatmeal, 1/2 Tbsp of honey, dash of cinnamon, banana, 1 Tbsp almond butter, 1 Tbsp cocoa powder. I add this to my vanilla protein powder with some unsweetened almond milk and a couple ice cubs and blend in a blender. Delicious.
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    It's subjective.. I don't really like super heavy thick drinks, so I don't mind water. Coconut milk I guess if I just want to get rid of it.
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    If water tastes too "watery", you can cut the calories by using unsweetened Almond milk (30 cal per cup) instead of milk.

    This! I switched to using unsweetened almond milk and I can't tell the differnce to be honest.
  • SStrauss79
    SStrauss79 Posts: 124 Member
    Frozen bananas are a game-changing ingredient, IMO.

    ^^^ for sure!
  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    Not sure if it has been suggested, but if you want to use water to cut out calories, have you tried adding a splash of vanilla extract? I very often make a smoothie using hemp protein powder which has a more neutral taste, and water, along with half a banana, half a cup of berries, and a handful of kale. The vanilla gives it a bit of flavour and makes it taste less watery.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Unsweetened almond milk as well here!
  • cleaneatingkaren
    cleaneatingkaren Posts: 9
    I've been using coconut milk lately and I love it!
  • morielia
    morielia Posts: 169 Member
    I just make mine with water and down it. It doesn't taste great, but it's a few minutes of ick and then it's over. I hate milk.
  • Jerrypeoples
    Jerrypeoples Posts: 1,541 Member
    i bet it would taste great with the milk from a bowl of lucky charms
  • courtwhitear
    courtwhitear Posts: 23 Member
    Have you tried rice milk or soy milk? My favorite "milk" in the whole world next to regular is Silk Light Original.
  • fitmommy2012
    fitmommy2012 Posts: 451 Member
    I know, I was thinking the same thing. People one read 1/2 the post! Ugh! :ohwell:
  • SweetestLibby
    SweetestLibby Posts: 607 Member
    Frozen bananas are a game-changing ingredient, IMO.

    ^^^ for sure!

    Absolutely! I use water rather than milk but I blend in banana/frozen banana. add pb2 for chocolate or pb deliciousness.
  • 1lisalou
    1lisalou Posts: 44 Member
    I was on them for a while then off for years. Getting back to them now. I was told to use at least 1/2 milk because that is what helps make you feel full. I am now using coconut milk and they are good. Sometimes I take about a teaspoon of banana pudding (dry mix) and put that in my EAS chocolate shake, lots of flavor.
  • daffodilsoup
    daffodilsoup Posts: 1,972 Member
    If you have a nut allergy, light soy milk or unsweetened coconut milk would be great. I find water in my shakes to be unsatisfying.
  • autumnlily31185
    autumnlily31185 Posts: 279 Member
    I have the Body Fortress powder as well and have been experimenting with different shakes for lunch. I usually just use 1% milk and some frozen fruit (whatever I happen to have handy) so far pineapple has been my favorite. I will sometimes use half milk and half water.

    I have heard of some people adding coffee to the protein powder shakes so I am going to try that. Does anyone know if you can use it with hot coffee?
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I'd say it depends how hungry you are. It fills me up more with milk (I used skim milk for a bit without switching to almond milk - sorry you're allergic!).

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