Ugh! I'm sorry, but I don't think I can do this!...

2EggsSeparated
2EggsSeparated Posts: 107
in Food and Nutrition
I have not been getting enough protein in my diet no matter what I do. I love cottage cheese, yogurt, cheddar cheese and steak, but somehow I still come up short on protein. I decided I was going to try Pure Protein whey powder. I mixed the two scoops up in a blender with 8 oz 1% milk and 3 ice cubes. Well, the first sip or two wasn't bad, but this stuff seems to be getting thicker as it sits. As for the flavor, all I can say is YUCK!

This isn't going to work for me.

Does anyone have any recommendations on how I can pretty this stuff up to be more edible?
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  • salgalbp
    salgalbp Posts: 218 Member
    I have a protein smoothie every morning for breakfast. I am unable to tolerate the taste or texture of unflavored protein powders. However, I do enjoy orange creame, choc., choc/peanut butter, vanilla with some things, mocha, banana and my favorite is strawberry.
    There are a TON of flavors, brands, types of protein powders out there. I've learned a lot from www.proteinpow.com.

    Best of luck!
    Sal
  • Ed98043
    Ed98043 Posts: 1,333 Member
    I eat a protein bar every morning - Premier Protein from Costco. They have 30 grams of protein per bar, just under 300 calories and aren't bad-tasting. I mean, they're not so good that I'm tempted to eat the whole box or anything, but they're a million times less disgusting than the powders I've tried. I think they end up being cheaper, too. About $1 a bar.
  • jakidb
    jakidb Posts: 1,010 Member
    Try GNC--they have a variety of "flavors" that make the shakes more tolerable and MOST are really good :)
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    Most people have to try a few brands before settling on one they really like.

    Is yours flavoured or unflavoured?

    If its plain try adding cocoa or berries to flavour and maybe some stevia to sweeten if needed.

    If it's flavoured I sometimes find them of overpowering and end up mixing them half and half with unflavoured whey.

    Also, try using just one scoop at a time until you are more used to the flavour.
  • _TEMPEST_
    _TEMPEST_ Posts: 205
    Blend in some PB2 or a packet of sugar free jello powder.
    You'll end up with Protein Fluff which is yumm-o!
  • alittlemopo
    alittlemopo Posts: 91 Member
    1 Cup Vanilla Almond Milk
    1 cup Frozen Fruit
    1 scoop Vanilla Whey Protein Powder

    Blend well.

    Can't even taste the protein powder. You could use fresh fruit and a little ice instead of frozen.
  • Tyggress73
    Tyggress73 Posts: 104 Member
    The milk and the ice are making it super thick. Try mixing it with water and ice. Or even just water.
    OR, if you mix it with milk, do only one scoop and don't blend it, just shake it up really good.
  • Me48Plus2
    Me48Plus2 Posts: 73
    Yogurt is a good one - nuts, cheese, chicken, seafood, protein bars (tons of them out th ere) There's alot of choices when it comes to protein. But remember, unless you need all that protein for muscle repair, you may be trying to get more protein when it's not really needed.
  • 2EggsSeparated
    2EggsSeparated Posts: 107
    This stuff is flavored. It's frosted chocolate, or something like that. The taste itself isn't horrible, I think it's the thickness and texture. I might try water next time. Or just half a serving.
  • healthywtb
    healthywtb Posts: 80 Member
    You can also try adding egg whites to regular smoothies instead of using protein powder. I have tried one of the Chocolate whey protein powders from Optimum Nutrition, and I don't think that it tastes bad, especially when I add a ripe banana to it. But, I also only use half of the amount that it says is one serving.
  • EmilyEmpowered
    EmilyEmpowered Posts: 650 Member
    I really like my EAS Lean 15 in Chocolate Fudge. Every morning, I blend black coffee, almond milk, and two scoops of my protein powder. Sometimes I add ice for a frappe :) It gets soooo frothy and is just as good, actually better (and cheaper! and healthier!) then the sugary-high calorie drinks I used to love from Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts :) Plus its 17 grams of protein and only 160 calories! :drinker:

    ETA: Even better if you get the flavored coffee, like the hazelnut or the caramel, etc. doesnt add any calories but you get that added coffee house flavor
  • VeinsAndBones
    VeinsAndBones Posts: 550 Member
    Once you get past the gag reflex all sorts of food options become available...
  • Holli1230
    Holli1230 Posts: 24 Member
    I feel your pain! I was the same way. I now have a protein smoothie for breakfast. I use a Greek yogurt, a scoop of whey protein and some fruit (sometimes fresh, sometimes frozen) ice and a little water. Blend away! Tastes great and about 200-250 calories depending of type of protein powder & amount of fruit used.
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    Once you get past the gag reflex all sorts of food options become available...

    This just made me laugh hard.
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    I buy a different brand but it's all natural and unflavored. I mix it with water, ice and a little Crystal Light Pure (mixed berry is my favorite.) I shake it up really well in my Blender Bottle. Can't even taste the protein powder.
  • 2EggsSeparated
    2EggsSeparated Posts: 107
    Blend in some PB2 or a packet of sugar free jello powder.
    You'll end up with Protein Fluff which is yumm-o!

    What is PB2?

    I have a few protein bars, but the best ones I can find only have 14g protein in them. I'll check out the ones from Costco. Even with that, i'm still falling short of my 103g per day goal. I love dairy and meat, I just can't quite make it.
  • VeinsAndBones
    VeinsAndBones Posts: 550 Member
    Hey its true!!!!!!!!!! Just cause you don't like the taste of tumeric don't mean it can't be good in sugar free lime jello B-) Oh wait...
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    There are literally hundreds of brands of protein powder. Many companies will send you free flavor samples if you just emial them. I am certain you can find one you like.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    It could be the brand/flavor.


    You can get samples here (I love the choc peanut butter cup flavor):
    http://www.truscience.com/samples.html
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
    Zero carb Isopure. Unflavored or Vanilla. Very little going on with those taste wise. You pretty much only taste what you add to them.
  • cnelson1974
    cnelson1974 Posts: 235 Member
    You've already bought the powder, just try using different ingredients. I use
    1c Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk (you can use 2% or the like)
    1T protien powder
    3 frozen strawberries

    I've used various fruits in substititution (never more then 1/4c), but it's almost always the frozen variety. I hate wasting money on fruit that goes bad. I've even used a tablespoon of honey.

    If you use chocolate powder, try using frozen cherries or a tablespoon of smooth textured peanut butter (I like Jif Natural).

    Yogurt is a good choice, but I would try to use plain Greek. Greek yogurt typically has 13g of protien instead of generic yogurt (~6g). Regular yogurt was much too sweet for my taste.

    Other options for protien boosts, peanut butter on a rice cake.
    Add almonds, tuna (I like Abacore), or salmon (is much cheaper then tuna right now) on salads. Try to avoid packaged nuts with salt. I use a lot of Blue Diamond Natural almonds. Walnuts and pistachios are good too, but they have a lot more fat almonds.

    My diary is open if you want to see how I maximize my protein. I average 70g of protien a day, because I make a point to add it to every meal or snack.
  • neilisfat
    neilisfat Posts: 20 Member
    Chocolate milk!
  • jsbieniek
    jsbieniek Posts: 76 Member
    I use 12 oz of Unsweetened Almond Milk, 2 scoops of protien powder and 1/2 packet of the yoplait frozen smoothie mix. Comes in a variety of flavors and I get about 16 - 17 grams of protien. The first one I tried without the smoothie mix and thought the same as you. Hope you find a combo that works for you!!!
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    Try GNC--they have a variety of "flavors" that make the shakes more tolerable and MOST are really good :)

    ^^^^ They have chocolate that I mix with almond milk and coffee. And the vanilla I mix with Greek yogurt, banana, strawberries and water. But you can put in any fruit that you like.
  • matt2442
    matt2442 Posts: 1,259 Member
    drink chocolate milk!! or nuts, beef jerky, all have some protein in them. They work for me.
  • hollygoddess
    hollygoddess Posts: 78 Member
    I usually use vanilla powders so I can flavor them any way I like: add Trader Joe's unsweetened cocoa powder for chocolate, add extracts for no cal. flavor, add pure vanilla...add coffee instead of water or milk...it's endless really..add a serving of fruit or citrus. Ready-made chocolate I find can taste artificial...Can you try a soy protein, might be a bit sweeter?
  • klhacker23
    klhacker23 Posts: 3 Member
    I hate protien powders, and most of them make me gag no matter what I do. The only one I have found I like is CLICK Espresso powder. It can be made cold like iced coffee, hot or blended like a shake. It comes in mocha, vanilla latte and decaf mocha. The taste is pretty good, and it has the same amount of caffiene as two shots of espresso.
  • mandyatkins1124
    mandyatkins1124 Posts: 1 Member
    Orange cream is the best!
  • nitrogen_widget
    nitrogen_widget Posts: 92 Member
    I mix walmarts vanilla protein with plain Greek yogurt.
    Not sure how you can't hit protein.
    I can fit 150g's of protein, 114g's of carbs & 26g of fat by 1300 cals.
  • CaptainZero
    CaptainZero Posts: 5
    I've been having good results with Clif Builder's Bars, available at Walmart and Target. I've been using it as a meal replacement for breakfast and lunch. They have 270 calories so I have to pair it with a banana or some nuts for a snack. 20gm of protein per bar and large enough to be filling.

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