What's in YOUR home-mixed protein shake?

ScottishMrs
ScottishMrs Posts: 254 Member
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I just started drinking protein shakes this week because I learned that I do not get nearly enough protein in my diet.

The protein shake that I make for myself right now is:
- 1 scoop of Six Star Pro Nutrition - Professional Strength Whey Protein Plus Elite Series in the Triple Chocolate flavour
- 2 Tbsp of smooth peanut butter
- 1.5 cups of 2% milk
I blend these together in a glass using a hand mixer. I absolutely love this shake because it tastes just like Reese's!

My husband's protein shake is:
- 2 scoops of whatever protein powder we have on hand
- 1-2 bananas
- 1 raw egg
- about 1/2 cup of frozen berries (usually just strawberries)
- 3-4 cups of 2% milk
He blends these in our blender and it makes just over 2 glasses of shake. He's kind of a vegetarian and he's lifting so that's why he uses so much protein.

What's in YOUR homemade protein shake?
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  • SavannahMarett
    SavannahMarett Posts: 37 Member
    2 scoops Body by Vi sweet cream powder mix
    1 tbs Smart Balance Peanut Butter, Creamy
    1 tsp Hersheys Coca powder
    1 cup Almond Milk, Original Unsweetened
    6 ice cubes
  • sdalton06
    sdalton06 Posts: 8
    -1 Scoop Protein
    -2 servings (typically 26g) of ground flax seed
    -1 serving of peanut butter
    -However much unsweetened vanilla almond milk I desire.

    I don't know why but I enjoy the taste of the flax and peanut butter together.
  • CatMcCheesey
    CatMcCheesey Posts: 143
    3 cups chopped kale
    1 cup Pineapple juice
    1 tbls Lemon Juice
    1 scoop Plant Fushion Unflavored Protein Powder
    ! Tbls Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine Powder
    1/2 frozen banana

    Delicious & nutritious!
  • bethvandenberg
    bethvandenberg Posts: 1,496 Member
    1c almond milk
    1c yogurt
    1t chia seeds
    1-2 scoops protein powder
    Fruit of some sort
  • TssCnn
    TssCnn Posts: 114 Member
    Here are two shakes I had today. At the moment I can only eat through a straw so impatiently waiting on more responses and meal ideas!!


    1 Small Zucchini cubed
    1 cup Orange Juice
    1 Scoop Protein powder
    1 tablespoon Raw Sugar

    1 Cup Coconut Milk
    1/2 cup Low fat Frozen Yogurt (Can be Vanilla or Coconut. I like coconut when it can be found)
    1.5 Tablespoons Honey
    1 Large Banana sliced
    1 Scoop Vanilla Cream Protein Powder
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,021 Member
    I make all different kinds, depending on my mood and what kind of fruit I have on hand. Mine are pretty simple, though. I use 2 scoops of Bluebonnet Whey Protein Isolate in French Vanilla or Chocolate, along with 2 or 3 different kinds of fruit, a handful of ice cubes, and 1 cup of water. It makes roughly 36 oz.

    My favorite so far is probably vanilla powder with 1 banana, 1/2 cup mango chunks, and 1/2 cup pineapple chunks.

    I also like chocolate powder with 1 banana and 1/2 cup strawberries.
  • Groovyca2022
    Groovyca2022 Posts: 21,378 Member
    Twinlabs Vanilla protein
    banana
    splash of vanilla extract
    f/f milk
    and dash of cinnamon.

    Just love it.
  • Gr8ChangesAhead
    Gr8ChangesAhead Posts: 836 Member
    1 scoop protein powder vanilla
    1.5 cups assorted frozen fruits
    .5 cup fat free vanilla yogurt
    ice

    or

    1 scoop chocolate protein powder
    .5 cup fat free vanilla yogurt
    creamy peanut butter or PB2
    ice
  • Fr3shStrt
    Fr3shStrt Posts: 349 Member
    cookies and cream protein powder
    bunch of greens (like spinach)
    half banana
    half cup strawberries
    half cup chopped celery
    milk
  • ScottishMrs
    ScottishMrs Posts: 254 Member
    ...
    splash of vanilla extract
    ...

    How did I never think of adding vanilla?? I LOVE vanilla!

    There are some great shakes here people, keep them coming!
  • mytaurus
    mytaurus Posts: 3
    For some reason my body does not do well with any type of protein powders :( and I typically do not have enough protein . My Personla Trainer suggested that I continue making my smoothies the way I like with the Greek yogurt but also add Cottage cheese to the mix. I did this and no tummy issues .

    the shake I made the and had no problem digesting is the following.

    1 cup strawberries|
    1 cup blueberries
    1 cup cooked beets
    1 cup Raw kale
    1/2 cup low fat plain Greek Yogurt
    1/2 cup low fat Cottage cheese
    1 cup Original Almond Milk

    After blending I divide in 2 portions .

    My trainer recomended that have two smoothies/day
  • jennychandra1
    jennychandra1 Posts: 9
    I always check out this website before buying any protein products - www.pro-proteinshake.com - My personal favourite is the Labrada Lean Body Hi-Protein shake because of the high protein:carb ratio.
  • ctroxell2004
    ctroxell2004 Posts: 56
    1 scoop Lean Dessert (they have different kinds and the varities are super delicious)
    1 tablespoon SF FF jello pudding

    almond or soy milk....or sometimes I blend it with water.
  • wilmnoca
    wilmnoca Posts: 416 Member
    One scoop whey protein, 4 oz H2O.
    That is all
  • JGainingHealth
    JGainingHealth Posts: 194 Member
    Right now I'm enjoying

    1c unsweetened almond milk
    1 1/3 scoops Optimum Whey Chocolate
    3/4c frozen blueberries
    1/2 of a banana
    1tsp coconut oil
    1tbsp ground flax

    A treat for my poor aching muscles!
  • timeforsomethingsweet
    timeforsomethingsweet Posts: 131 Member
    love these ideas!!!!

    Mine right now is:

    ~1 scoop vanilla muscle milk (150 cals)
    ~1 cup vanilla soy milk (90 cals)
    ~2 Tbs peanut butter 2 (45 cals)
    ~1 banana (90-100 cals? depends on the size)
    ~2-3 ice cubes
  • Groovyca2022
    Groovyca2022 Posts: 21,378 Member
    I also mix a lot of Torani's sugar free syrups and yogurts into the mix.

    I've also added instant coffee, peanut butter and sugar free chocolate syrup.
  • likethe309
    likethe309 Posts: 26
    Mine is pretty simple:

    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1 Banana
    1 cup spinach

    The banana/spinach shake is something I had tried years ago, so when I decided to add a protein powder to my routine I knew what I wanted for a shake.
  • ScottishMrs
    ScottishMrs Posts: 254 Member
    Mine is pretty simple:

    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1 Banana
    1 cup spinach

    The banana/spinach shake is something I had tried years ago, so when I decided to add a protein powder to my routine I knew what I wanted for a shake.

    Does the taste of the banana overpower the taste of the spinach? This might be a good way for me to get some more iron into my diet along with the protein. Also, is a handheld blender good enough to mix it or is a jug blender necessary (I do have both, but the handheld is so much easier to clean)?
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    I make protein smoothies quite often and I've posted several recipes, all with spinach. I'm on my mobile now but bumping to come back with links :-)

    I definitely recommend trying extracts, different frozen fruits lots of greens, and experimenting with new combinations. I've loved chocolate orange, strawberries and coconut, mango blueberry and cinnamon with pb, mocha banana and peanut butter, and loads more. Loads of great ideas floating out there. I find it lot of my inspiration in oatmeal recipes, actually lol

    Have you tried adding flax meal, chia seeds, or oats to your smoothies? I hear that also quite good but I haven't tried it myself (only chia seeds but I find they get lost)

    Happy blending!
  • vegannewbie12
    vegannewbie12 Posts: 19 Member
    1/4 cup Source Lemon Meringue Pie yogurt
    1/2 cup blueberries
    1/2 cup baby spinach
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    dash of original silk (or milk if you prefer) to thin it a bit
    4-5 ice cubes

    This is my absolute favorite...it tastes like McCains vanilla cake to me..yum
  • vegannewbie12
    vegannewbie12 Posts: 19 Member
    bump for more ideas later
  • jdad1
    jdad1 Posts: 1,899 Member
    this is the secret to make all protien shakes amazing


    York peppermint pattie coffee creamer (1 TSP and your in heaven)

    P.S. add extra fruit to thicken it up a little, freeze, and you have awsome ice cream.
  • squatsandlipgloss
    squatsandlipgloss Posts: 595 Member
    300ml skim milk
    2 scoops whey
    1 banana
    Frozen berries

    BAM
  • bearwith
    bearwith Posts: 525 Member
    Maximuscle powder, banana, berries
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    I'm back with recipes!
    I like a HUGE and very thick milkshake consistency...

    I use at least 200g total frozen fruit (blueberries, strawberries, mangoes, banana, etc) or a mix of fruit and ice, in a powerful blender
    Add about 30g whey protein
    Any flavourings you want - coffee, PB/peanut flour, extracts, etc
    8-10oz liquid - I use 8oz almond milk plus additional water if needed
    and about 70g, or two large handfuls, of baby spinach.

    The consistency is awesome. I'm telling you. Don't knock it til you try it! And no greek yogurt required :bigsmile:

    Looks something like this:
    IMG_20130213_073411_zps5d7a8afb.jpg

    Recipe ideas:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/891105-almond-mango-coconut-protein-smoothie-with-spinach
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/894044-chocolate-coffee-pb2-protein-smoothie-with-spinach
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/898889-almond-blueberry-cheesecake-protein-smoothie-with-spinach
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/910923-pb2-mocha-banana-protein-smoothie-with-spinach
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/910985-strawberry-coconut-protein-smoothie-with-spinach
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/921916-cinna-pb-and-mango-blueberry-protein-smoothie-with-spinach
  • Ta11asan
    Ta11asan Posts: 26 Member
    My version of a mocha shake :

    1/2 gallon original almond milk
    4 scoops chocolate protein powder
    3 tbls instant coffee (i use decaf)

    mix well in a blender and freeze in 8 oz containers

    I was a mocha frappe addict before i started my weight loss journey so i was very excited when i put this together and tasted it

    I actually do 12oz servings and its 173 cals per serving with the brands i use.

    i have one daily with lunch!

    just thought i'd share but i'm sure i'm not the first to try this.

    Tim
  • jdad1
    jdad1 Posts: 1,899 Member
    We got some good 100% vegtable juice today for our smoothies. It was amazingly good.
  • skinnytayy
    skinnytayy Posts: 459
    Bump
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    Raw egg... have fun getting a random stomach flu one day.

    I don't do fancy things with shakes, but I do bake with protein powder. I make protein banana muffins, brownies, ice cream etc.

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