Protein shake~quick survey?

Mine's pretty simple - 1 scoop chocolate whey, banana, strawberry, and some soy milk.

I change mine up all the time, and don't always have it as a shake. I use either one or two scoops, and either a small amount of coconut milk or water for mine. I've also mixed it with greek yogurt (can't do this often as I don't tolerate dairy well), and at other times, with coffee. Today I had a scoop of whey with a little coconut milk and some blueberries.

I used to drink protein shakes with milk that was slightly warm, it helps the powder dissolve better imo.

Mines are pretty simple. 40g whey protein (about a scoop), about 250ml water and some flavour drops. (MYprotien Liquid flavour. Either Strawberry, raspberry, toffee or chocolate) Shake well and drink.

I make mine in various ways. My favorite is to use Almond Milk, a scoop of vanilla protein powder, and frozen mixed fruit. Sometimes I use Almond Milk, a scoop of chocolate protein powder, and frozen dark cherries. At other times, I will mix in some peanut butter and a bit of hershey's cocoa powder with chocolate protein powder in the almond milk. Just depends on my mood as to which ingredients I use.

I usually have 2 protein powder servings per day in order to meet my high protein macro. I use the New Zealand whey (vanilla) with stevia vs. sucralose and mix one scoop with water and chia seeds (high in fiber and omega 3) and take it post workout. The second scoop I stir in 3/4 cup of plain 0% plain greek yogurt.

Sorry I do have some here too but it just seems so fake when you can eat real food instead. Anyway yes each to their own but I still think going more natural is better if you can manage it.

Not quite sure why you are judging the OP's choice - last time I checked every person on MFP had a right to choose what they eat or drink - without judgement from others!!

It is clear you have no idea...... In my diary today (it is open) - you are welcome to try and judge the amount of "real food" I eat....

3 eggs = 240 calories and 21grams of protein
130grams salmon = 452 calories and 26 grams of protein
2 protein shakes = 194 calories and 36 grams of protein - YES - 36grams of protein

So - same as the OP I eat massive amounts of "real food" , but as it is a calorie "cheap" way to get extra protein into my diet - and frankly it is a very convenient way to get protein when one is out and about.....

And once again - judging other people's healthy choices in life is not cool

My goal is 150g protein daily, so I do use protein shakes quite a bit (in addition to eggs, meats, fish, cottage cheese, etc..)

Make shakes a bunch of different ways so I don't get bored. post morning workouts, I use whey protein. If I'm drinking a shake in the evening, I often use casein protein to feel satisfied longer.

I've made shakes using many of the ingredients posted above. Here's a couple that I really like that may be a bit different from other flavor combinations you've tried.

Note that they can add up to between 275-400 calories, depending on how much of each ingredient you use (such as almond butter!), so measure carefully and budget that amount into your day. I sometimes use these shakes as a breakfast meal.

#1 Almond/peach shake.

1 scoop vanilla whey protein
1/2 C almond milk unsweetened
1T almond butter
1/2 cup frozen peaches
1-2 ice cubes

Result is a thick shake that tastes like almonds, with the sweetness supplied by the peaches.

#2 Blue green shake (calling it blue green algae sounds too gross)

1C blueberries
1/2 C baby spinach
1 scoop vanilla whey protein
2T plain greek yogurt
1 t flax seed
1t chia seed
water or almond milk
1-2 ice cubes

You can add or drop ingredients, ie walnut pieces instead of flax/chia seeds, yogurt/no yogurt etc, depending on taste preference and your protein/calorie/macro goals.

Usually 1 scoop. Sometimes water, sometimes 2% milk. Sometimes I add in some yogurt, or maybe a tablespoon of peanut butter, or some fruit. Just depends on my mood.

In answer to the question : If i want it taken in to the system fast, i mix it with water... else its 1% fat milk... and i throw in some berries and what not to make it taste good ( if its not chocolate) ( 1 Scoop or 2 depends on the requirement and the concentration of protein in a single serving)

As for the complaints about getting it naturally... well i agree most of it should come naturally.. but there is also a reason one would consume Whey Protein shakes instead of say eating some chicken breast or eggs.... If its availability after a workout then foods take too long to provide... so shakes are best.. and they also play a vital role in keeping the calories down (carb calories) while fulfilling the protein requirement ( only via isolates)... And the final use i use it for is topping up protein requirement after completing the days meals....

Every day for breakfast I have:

2 C chocolate almond milk
2 scoops whey isolate protein powder
1/2 C raw quick-cooking rolled oats
All One vitamin powder

Whirled in the blender. When I make my boyfriend's shake, I use cow's milk & half a banana.

Play around with it & see what you like best!

1C of Almond Milk
1 scoop of protein powder-- I favor BSN Lean Dessert's brand
2T of PB2
1T of Chia Seeds
Optional-- half a banana.

And it's pretty darn tasty.

In answer to the question : If i want it taken in to the system fast, i mix it with water... else its 1% fat milk... and i throw in some berries and what not to make it taste good ( if its not chocolate) ( 1 Scoop or 2 depends on the requirement and the concentration of protein in a single serving)

As for the complaints about getting it naturally... well i agree most of it should come naturally.. but there is also a reason one would consume Whey Protein shakes instead of say eating some chicken breast or eggs.... If its availability after a workout then foods take too long to provide... so shakes are best.. and they also play a vital role in keeping the calories down (carb calories) while fulfilling the protein requirement ( only via isolates)... And the final use i use it for is topping up protein requirement after completing the days meals....

Agree to disagree. The branched chain amino acid (leucine isoleucine, valine) carriers (among other amino acids) for skeletal muscle compete with once another... meaning when it all hits at once your body is not capable of uptaking it all.. and it goes to waste. Intake from natural sources hit the carriers in a stages (staggered) as it's digested so the availability of the amino acids to the protein carriers optimizes uptake and minimizes waste. [You can go a step further and get into the optimum glucose:protein ratio post-workout too but there are conflicting stats on that one- most put it between 2:1 and 4:1, though that's a BIG difference]. I rarely use protein powder as I know a lot of the protein is WASTED. My answer? Eggs... usually 2 yolks and 5 or 6 whites. Eggs are the protein gold standard... it helps that they're fairly inexpensive...