Whey Protein with just milk?

I do it, and yeah it can be pretty gross depending on your protein powder. I have to choke mine down, but if I don't have enough calories to do a real shake and need the protein, I'll do it.

I decided to push the envelope and mix whey powder with milk this morning.

Are you okay??

Ok, here's what you do:

1 - Grab a glass. Any old glass will do, preferably a clean one, but the type doesn't really matter.
2 - Get some milk out of the fridge. Make sure it is not expired. It will NOT taste good NO MATTER WHAT if it is expired. Check the expiration date. If you cannot find the expiration date, sniff it and see if it smells weird (like other than fresh milk).
3 - Once you have determined that the milk is good, pour it into the glass. Do not overflow, keep the milk inside the glass. This is important.
4 - Add one scoop of whatever whey protein you normally use to the glass of milk you just created.
5 - Mix it really well. Hopefully you have not overfilled the glass, you don't want to make a mess.
6 - Now, very carefully, take a sip of the milk mixed with whey protein.
7 - If it tastes good to you, outstanding!! You have just created a drink you can enjoy and get a healthy intake of protein to boot. CONGRATULATIONS!!
8 - If it does not taste good to you, stop drinking it immediately and never make this drink again. This is something you will not enjoy again in the future. Pour any unused portion down the sink and wash the glass.

I hope this helps. Good luck!

I decided to push the envelope and mix whey powder with milk this morning.

Are you okay??

Yes, but I didn't add banana and ice, so I feel like my shake wasn't all it could have been. Lingering regret that may never be resolved.

I've reflected on your situation. Could I be so bold as to provide you some advice?

I've noticed your thoughtful responses to other topics, and I'm sure you could assist me, and through me, the rest of MFP.

ignore the H8ers OP, they're just jealous.

you were right to ask this question here. you need experts to help you navigate this minefield. a bad tasting protein shake could conceivably land you in the hospital for a lengthy stay.

i can't help you because i haven't stayed in a Holiday Inn Express for many years, but good luck with your journey!







PS - i drink whey powder mixed with 2% milk all the time and it tastes good to me.

wait....you can mix it with milk?!

i mix mine with water and it tastes great!

Ok, here's what you do:

1 - Grab a glass. Any old glass will do, preferably a clean one, but the type doesn't really matter.
2 - Get some milk out of the fridge. Make sure it is not expired. It will NOT taste good NO MATTER WHAT if it is expired. Check the expiration date. If you cannot find the expiration date, sniff it and see if it smells weird (like other than fresh milk).
3 - Once you have determined that the milk is good, pour it into the glass. Do not overflow, keep the milk inside the glass. This is important.
4 - Add one scoop of whatever whey protein you normally use to the glass of milk you just created.
5 - Mix it really well. Hopefully you have not overfilled the glass, you don't want to make a mess.
6 - Now, very carefully, take a sip of the milk mixed with whey protein.
7 - If it tastes good to you, outstanding!! You have just created a drink you can enjoy and get a healthy intake of protein to boot. CONGRATULATIONS!!
8 - If it does not taste good to you, stop drinking it immediately and never make this drink again. This is something you will not enjoy again in the future. Pour any unused portion down the sink and wash the glass.

I hope this helps. Good luck!

i disagree with #8 above. there are poor starving brahs in china who are making their protein shakes with dirt. wasting whey powder by pouring it down the drain should never be an option. >:(

I decided to push the envelope and mix whey powder with milk this morning.

Are you okay??

Yes, but I didn't add banana and ice, so I feel like my shake wasn't all it could have been. Lingering regret that may never be resolved.

I've reflected on your situation. Could I be so bold as to provide you some advice?

I've noticed your thoughtful responses to other topics, and I'm sure you could assist me, and through me, the rest of MFP.

Thank you for your kind words. Before I go on to provide my thoughts on your predicament, I would like to take the opportunity to express my gratitude for your acknowledgement of the broader population of the site. Not everyone comments on every thread; oftimes there will be what are called "lurkers" who read the forums but do not contribute. These people might also benefit from thoughts generated by others including, if I may be so immodest, myself.

On to your problem! I understand the sense of loss you have. By making a beverage that you know wasn't all it could have been, it's perfectly human to be left with the sense that there was insufficient resolution. Resolution is very important in all of our endeavors; after all, without closure, all remains open. We would be destroyed by the weight.

I suggest that at some time in the near future, you endeavor to make yet another beverage, this time including the frozen water and bananas, as well as the other ingredients. I must warn you that it may fail to meet your expectations, but when that occurs, you can at least rest well at night knowing that you did everything you could.

Good luck, and God speed.

Ok, here's what you do:

1 - Grab a glass. Any old glass will do, preferably a clean one, but the type doesn't really matter.
2 - Get some milk out of the fridge. Make sure it is not expired. It will NOT taste good NO MATTER WHAT if it is expired. Check the expiration date. If you cannot find the expiration date, sniff it and see if it smells weird (like other than fresh milk).
3 - Once you have determined that the milk is good, pour it into the glass. Do not overflow, keep the milk inside the glass. This is important.
4 - Add one scoop of whatever whey protein you normally use to the glass of milk you just created.
5 - Mix it really well. Hopefully you have not overfilled the glass, you don't want to make a mess.
6 - Now, very carefully, take a sip of the milk mixed with whey protein.
7 - If it tastes good to you, outstanding!! You have just created a drink you can enjoy and get a healthy intake of protein to boot. CONGRATULATIONS!!
8 - If it does not taste good to you, stop drinking it immediately and never make this drink again. This is something you will not enjoy again in the future. Pour any unused portion down the sink and wash the glass.

I hope this helps. Good luck!

i disagree with #8 above. there are poor starving brahs in china who are making their protein shakes with dirt. wasting whey powder by pouring it down the drain should never be an option. >:(

This is a good point. Thank you so much for pointing out my error, I was rather close minded. I apologize to any starving brahs out there that do not have milk and whey sufficient to their bulking needs.

OP, If I may amend my previous instructions?

8 addendum - If it rides heavy on your conscience to waste the unfinished drink, please mail the unused portion to china to the attention of starving brahs.

or

8 addendum b - alternative to the above instructions are to make a very small portion of the above mix to sample. I would reduce amount of whey in the scoop as well, so as not to overpower the milk.

Yes

And

Yes

Best of luck!

Ok, here's what you do:

1 - Grab a glass. Any old glass will do, preferably a clean one, but the type doesn't really matter.
2 - Get some milk out of the fridge. Make sure it is not expired. It will NOT taste good NO MATTER WHAT if it is expired. Check the expiration date. If you cannot find the expiration date, sniff it and see if it smells weird (like other than fresh milk).
3 - Once you have determined that the milk is good, pour it into the glass. Do not overflow, keep the milk inside the glass. This is important.
4 - Add one scoop of whatever whey protein you normally use to the glass of milk you just created.
5 - Mix it really well. Hopefully you have not overfilled the glass, you don't want to make a mess.
6 - Now, very carefully, take a sip of the milk mixed with whey protein.
7 - If it tastes good to you, outstanding!! You have just created a drink you can enjoy and get a healthy intake of protein to boot. CONGRATULATIONS!!
8 - If it does not taste good to you, stop drinking it immediately and never make this drink again. This is something you will not enjoy again in the future. Pour any unused portion down the sink and wash the glass.

I hope this helps. Good luck!

i disagree with #8 above. there are poor starving brahs in china who are making their protein shakes with dirt. wasting whey powder by pouring it down the drain should never be an option. >:(

But I have a Bugs Bunny drain. It goes from my house all the way through Earth to China. As long as the plumber didn't make a left at Albuquerque, it should be fine.

I haven't tried it yet cause I'm kinda nervous it will taste disgusting.

Normally, I will put Whey Protein in a shake, but if I just wanted a cup of milk and put a scoop of whey protein in there, would it taste okay?

Does anybody else do this?

You have to mix it or you'll just be drinking straight milk with soggy powder at the bottom of the glass.