which milk do you use for shakes/smoothies

Madaly320
Madaly320 Posts: 112 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I love my Syntrax Nectar protein powders but so far I only like it in 1% milk. I want to cut calories though. I tried it with water and gagged while drinking it. I need it to be thicker and with that milky texture. I could just suck up the calories and use the milk. I was looking at ALmond milk but it still has a lot of calories but without the protein, and I think I tried Soy milk before, I dont think I liked it but that was when I just drank it plain.

What does everyone do?
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  • missyjane824
    missyjane824 Posts: 1,199 Member
    I use water but I also have been putting frozen fruit in mine which gives it a good milkshake texture. I use body fortress chocolate whey protein.
  • mrsappleblossom77
    mrsappleblossom77 Posts: 48 Member
    I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Only 30 calories.
  • OriginalRedfishMan
    OriginalRedfishMan Posts: 15
    I use unsweetened almond/coconut - 45 cals for 8 oz and so tasty, especially with a small amount of agave nectar or sweetener
  • CMay16
    CMay16 Posts: 144 Member
    Coconut milk.
  • thepotz
    thepotz Posts: 34 Member
    Almond milk is nice get Unsweetened tho
    i used Almond milk, now i use Unsweetened soya milk as its alot cheaper :)

    if you do use water in a shake its a lot better if is really cold water i freeze water and take it to the gym for my shake
    after my workout

    hope that helps :)
  • allisondra23
    allisondra23 Posts: 38
    Almond Silk plain unsweetened....PERFECT
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    Breast milk.
  • Geminieve24
    Geminieve24 Posts: 364 Member
    No dairy for me: I'll use either water or almond milk. :)
  • Steffani911
    Steffani911 Posts: 196 Member
    I also use Almond Breeze unsweetened almond milk. 2/3 cup is 26 calories. Then I throw in a few ice cubes too.
  • MrDelts
    MrDelts Posts: 209 Member
    Trader Joe's Unsweetened Vanilla Almond milk.. Tastes better than the other unsweetened vanilla almond milks out there.
  • sophiep90x
    sophiep90x Posts: 19
    Silk unsweetened almond milk in vanilla. Only 30 cals and it gives a creamy consistency
  • SJackson50
    SJackson50 Posts: 282 Member
    Farmland Dairy makes a great milk called "Skim Plus"...I discovered it when I started drinking skim, but could not stand to put it in my coffee. The texture is rich and the taste is unbelievable! Now, I use it in everything.
    Good luck!
  • ladyrider55
    ladyrider55 Posts: 316 Member
    When I want to pump up my calories I'll use Silk Lite Soymilk Orginal, only 60 calories per 8 oz. glass. Otherwise I'll mix my protein powder with water, golden flax seed & PB2.....it's so tasty, I love it!!! :happy:
  • epie2098
    epie2098 Posts: 224 Member
    If you're concerned about the calories but like a little flavour in there, go for unsweetened almond milk and add a dash of vanilla. Then you get the benefits of yummy almond vanilla milk, but none of the sugar :)
  • Ely82010
    Ely82010 Posts: 1,998 Member
    I mix my protein with Ocean Spray Diet Cranberry juice and I add fresh or frozen strawberries. I don't like water or milk in my smoothies.
  • amberlykay1014
    amberlykay1014 Posts: 608 Member
    Almond Breeze, Unsweetened. I like the plain.. I tried the coconut and vanilla and they are both too strongly flavored for me.
  • brown219
    brown219 Posts: 7
    Normally I use water and just choke it down but I always buy almond milk unsweetened for my spinach shakes. So I am going to start using them in my plain protein shakes as well
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    My three all time go to's are:

    Good Karma Flax Milk (original or Vanilla)
    So Delicious Strawberry Coconut milk keifer
    Rice Milk (Vanilla)
  • willdob3
    willdob3 Posts: 640 Member
    Coconut milk.

    Same here. I freeze it in ice cube trays & it helps make the protein shakes taste great & they are thicker, too. Very healthy too.

    I haven't had cow's milk in probably 15 years or more and don't eat any soy products at all.
  • FitNewEm
    FitNewEm Posts: 12 Member
    I usually just use filtered water but I splurge with Organic Coconut Milk or Organic Fat-Free Milk.
    I use frozen fruit and whey protein power.
    Oh, don't forget the unsweetened Cocoa powder!
  • CaffeinatedConfectionist
    CaffeinatedConfectionist Posts: 1,046 Member
    Lately I've been using kefir instead of milk, which gives the shake a nice, thick, creamy texture with a bit of a tang. It's delicious, and provides an extra protein boost, as well. It's about 140 calories a cup, but totally worth it. Comes in many delicious flavors, too.
  • Madaly320
    Madaly320 Posts: 112 Member
    Silk unsweetened almond milk in vanilla. Only 30 cals and it gives a creamy consistency


    cool thats what I was looking for. I like the creaminess of milk.
  • Madaly320
    Madaly320 Posts: 112 Member
    If you're concerned about the calories but like a little flavour in there, go for unsweetened almond milk and add a dash of vanilla. Then you get the benefits of yummy almond vanilla milk, but none of the sugar :)

    thanks!
  • jamers3111
    jamers3111 Posts: 495 Member
    I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Only 30 calories.

    This. But I have been told that coconut almond milk is amazing in tropical smoothies :)
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    First try mixing it with half milk and half water and see if its tolerable.
  • Matt_Wild
    Matt_Wild Posts: 2,673 Member
    The water in the tap. No calories, fats, proteins or carbs therefore added.
  • Lexandrea
    Lexandrea Posts: 56 Member
    Almond milk or rarely soy
  • barrattandrew
    barrattandrew Posts: 148
    I use skimmed milk - and have started using skimmed milk and half water for double portions. Although the strawberry whey I get is pretty good and doesn't taste too bad with with water.
  • CMay16
    CMay16 Posts: 144 Member
    Lately I've been using kefir instead of milk, which gives the shake a nice, thick, creamy texture with a bit of a tang. It's delicious, and provides an extra protein boost, as well. It's about 140 calories a cup, but totally worth it. Comes in many delicious flavors, too.

    I'm going to give this a try!
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Plain Greek yogurt instead of milk.

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