Costco soy energy blend

recipe4success
recipe4success Posts: 469 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I just bought this yesterday (thought it sounded interesting) and eating it right now...and it isn't really my favorite thing ever...

any suggestions about how to eat it that might make it taste better?

thanks!

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  • GrammaPower
    GrammaPower Posts: 49 Member
    * Just a thought - why soy protein when you could get lactose - free whey protein? And though soy protein is OK , it's methionine content is very low compared to animal based proteins, so like all legumes soy should ideally be eaten with foods such as nuts or vegetables.

    * Anyway - I put non- flavored protein powder in smoothies (of course) , non-fat yogurt, hummus, over cold cereal, mix it in fat-free salad dressing. ANYWHERE & any thing I can do to up my protein intake - as I dislike meat very much.
  • dharmachic
    dharmachic Posts: 21
    I'm with you, I'm not a fan of Costco's soy energy blend, but my BF loves it and snacks on it all the time. Have you tried using it as a topping perhaps, like over Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey or agave nectar and some mixed fruit like berries? It is nice as a crunchy, slightly salty topping, so if you can view it like that, you may get some ideas of pairing it with another type of food you do enjoy.

    Maybe on top of salads too...
  • recipe4success
    recipe4success Posts: 469 Member
    * Just a thought - why soy protein when you could get lactose - free whey protein? And though soy protein is OK , it's methionine content is very low compared to animal based proteins, so like all legumes soy should ideally be eaten with foods such as nuts or vegetables.

    * Anyway - I put non- flavored protein powder in smoothies (of course) , non-fat yogurt, hummus, over cold cereal, mix it in fat-free salad dressing. ANYWHERE & any thing I can do to up my protein intake - as I dislike meat very much.

    Its like a soy energy blend...it has soy nuts, almonds, cranberries, and some other things in there...so it is combined with foods to make it a complete protein. I am not a vegetarian by any means, but i thought it looked like an interesting snack! And actually, soy is one of the only vegetarian options that provides a complete protein.

    Its not a powder but more liked a mixture of solid foods. SOrry for the confusion!
  • recipe4success
    recipe4success Posts: 469 Member
    I'm with you, I'm not a fan of Costco's soy energy blend, but my BF loves it and snacks on it all the time. Have you tried using it as a topping perhaps, like over Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey or agave nectar and some mixed fruit like berries? It is nice as a crunchy, slightly salty topping, so if you can view it like that, you may get some ideas of pairing it with another type of food you do enjoy.

    Maybe on top of salads too...

    That is a good idea to eat it with yogurt! thanks! and yes i think it needs honey and fruit to be tasty, lol
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