Protein shake question

Another question on calculating calories...so even though I used a scoop of the protein powder (gross)...I used 12 oz of water to dilute reccomended is 8...I only drank 6 oz...how would I count that since obivously I didn't drink the entire 110 calories of protein?

That must have been one weak tasting shake. 4oz per scoop actually give something that tastes like a milk shake.

Just drink it! The protein is sooo good for you.

I mix mine with 2 cups of water... 1-2 tbs of peanut butter.. 2 scoops of Protein (100% Whey) and extra ice..

MMMMMM all in a blender!! sooo delicious!!! makes me wanna go work out now!!

.8 of a scoop

Or buy a different brand. I love mine!!!!

If you don't care for the taste instead of water use coconut/almond milk (unsweetened), put in a couple of ice cubes and blend it up. I do this plus ad a tablespoon of Davinci or Torani sugar free flavor (usually caramel) YUM!

I agree. This morning I used pb2 powder along with vanilla protein powder and 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk and 1/2 frozen banana and 5 ice cubes. Other times I use the Torani syrup as well. My recipe comes out to 255 cals and that's for my breakfast meal. I'm ok with that. I love my ninja to mix them up. I keep it right on the counter.

My son (trying to build muscle and add bulk) drinks his protein powder with milk and usually adds nothing else. He prefers choc protein powder - go figure

I mix mine with almond milk- not water. Only adds like 30 or 40 cals depending on which one you get but makes it more of a shake then a water drink

There are plenty of proteins out there that taste good & aren't 'gross' as you stated.

JBN whey protein is an excellent protein.

My favorite go to blender protein shake is 210 calories:

1 scoop JBN Protein - Oatmeal Cookie
2 TBSP PB2
2 cups unsweetened Almond Milk - Vanilla
Ice Cubes
Truvia to sweeten, if desired

Very filling & very tasty! Great as a meal replacement or after a great workout.

Just wondering which brand of Protein Shake you are taking that taste so bad so I can avoid recommending it, :laugh:

Syntrax Matrix, Optimum Nutrition, MyoFusion all have good taste ratings:



SYNTRAX Matrix 2.0 Cookies and Cream 2.16 lbs @ $20.57
http://www.allstarhealth.com/f/syntrax-matrix_20.htm
Protein: 23g / Calories: 120 / Carbs: 3 / Sugar 2g
Taste Rating: 9+ for any flavor, Cookies & Cream is tasty


OPTIMUM NUTRITION 100% Whey Protein - Gold Standard @ $24.99
Banana Cream 2 lbs
http://www.allstarhealth.com/f/optimum_nutrition-100_percent_whey_protein_gold_st.htm
Protein: 24g / Calories: 120 / Carbs: 4 / Sugar 1g
Taste Rating: Vanilla Ice Cream is lowest at 7.9, all others 8.2-9.1 (Milk Chocolate or Mocha)


GASPARI NUTRITION MyoFusion Elite Protein Series 2lbs @ $26.89
http://www.allstarhealth.com/f/gaspari_nutrition-myofusion_elite_protein_series.htm
Protein: 25g / Calories: 150 / Carbs: 5 / Sugar <1g
Taste Rating: 9.1 for Strawberries & Cream, 8.6 Peanut Butter, 8.0 Vanilla, 7.7 Milk Chocolate

My husband and I got a big bag of the Cytosport vanilla whey from Costco, and then discovered that it has a really awful aftertaste. It's better if the drink is really cold, so we mix up multiple servings in a container and keep it in the fridge. It also allows the powder to combine with the water more effectively so it's not as grainy to drink. The chocolate version of the same product doesn't taste as plasticky.

Maths!

That's got to be some nasty protein if you can't drink it with water OR milk!

Toss it and buy a different brand. I get the Body Fortress brand or Muscle Tech at Walmart and have not had an issue with the taste and I have made my shake with water and with milk.

Ive used these in the past..these are good tasting brands

If you don't care for the taste instead of water use coconut/almond milk (unsweetened), put in a couple of ice cubes and blend it up. I do this plus ad a tablespoon of Davinci or Torani sugar free flavor (usually caramel) YUM!

yeah tried it with a variety of different milks prior to this and it tasted worse.
I'm actually thinking about doing a fruit/vegetable shake to see if that will work to mask the flavor. its just gross in general it leaves a metalic after taste.

What kind of protein powder are you using? I have a protein shake almost every day and it's delicious. I don't mix with water, I mix with Skim milk.

Buy the sample packs til you find one you like. I like Designer Whey, MRM and Jay Robb the best. Great taste.

I use like 3 ounces of water with a scoop of whey.

If you use 12 ounces it'll be disgusting. Imagine mixing a cup of milk with a pint of water.