Morning Protein

Looking for some help: So I am NOT a morning person at all, I get up at the last minute with enough time to shower, brush my teeth, get dressed and get to work by 6:45am. So that leaves no time for breakfast usually. Most mornings I eat instant oatmeal but of course it hardly has any protein. So I am looking for protein shakes that taste good and are quick and easy to make that I can drink on the way in to work. And whats the best protein powder to buy. ( I'm all new to this)

Any feed back would be great!

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  • girlcalledryan
    girlcalledryan Posts: 241 Member
    Have you thought about having a pb sandwich on your way to work? Or scrambling eggs the night before and zapping them in the microwave while you get ready? I also sleep as long as possible in the morning, but make having breakfast a priority. I think protien shakes are great for certain purposes, but really prefer "real food" for well rounded nutrition.

    The protien powder I keep on hand is target's store brand whey protien powder. It is not the best, but I don't use it often.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    When I go into the office and need to take my breakfast I make a fruit smootie with various fruits, flax seed, protien powder, protien shake and almond milk...

    filling and tastes good.
  • elsyoommen
    elsyoommen Posts: 155 Member
    For days that I don't have time to make my usual breakfast, or for after a morning workout, I have the following shake which I make in a nutribullet:

    1 scoop of Precision all natural whey isolate (double chocolate chunk flavour)
    1 cup of almond milk
    1 tablespoon of instant espresso powder
    1 tablespoon of bob's red mill flax meal
  • Greytfish
    Greytfish Posts: 810
    If you want something easy and hot, try making baked eggs. Put them in oven safe ramekins and make in a water bath. Then put plastic wrap over them and store them in the fridge. In the morning, just pop them in the microwave.

    For a tasty shake, I like Syntha 6.
  • RllyGudTweetr
    RllyGudTweetr Posts: 2,019 Member
    I like Isopure Pure Protein, personally. It comes in a variety of flavors, and two scoops is a whopping 50g protein.

    That said, when you get your protein in during the day is of less importance than the fact that you get it in, barring specific medical issues. If you can't squeeze the protein in with breakfast, just make sure to fit it in during the day.
  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    Of the protein shakes I've tried I prefer Syntha6 however it has the least (*OF THE ONES I'VE TRIED) amount of protein grams per serving. Also there's something about chewing that my body finds immensely satisfying. I will almost always feel more satisfied for a longer period of time with a breakfast I get to chew, rather than one I drink, even if the protein is lower. I also have found that with making shakes if you don't rinse out your container (be it blending cup or NutriBullet or whatever) right away, the stuff kind of "goo"s on and cleaning it becomes a massive pain in the *kitten*. I'd rather take a Greek yogurt to go or a couple hard boiled eggs (or both!), than have a protein shake for breakfast.
  • Stripeness
    Stripeness Posts: 511 Member
    Of the powders, I like Designer Whey's French Vanilla. That said, I eat it most often as a snack, dipping slices of green apple in it. Second most common usage is banana/oj/strawberry/yogurt smoothie.

    For breakfast though, if you're in a hurry, why not a sandwich? A good bread, lowfat deli turkey, and can be prepped the night before. It's a good substantial start to your day, and less likely to leave you hangry before lunch.

    Yes, protein helps curb hunger, yet as another commenter noted, there's something about chewing that seems to make a difference for lots of folks. YMMV.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Just add a scoop of protein powder to your oatmeal.
  • PlumpKitten
    PlumpKitten Posts: 112 Member
    Fage non-fat Greek yogurt. 100 calories, 18 grams of protein in one tub. Add a banana and you're good -- no need to fool around with shakes, meals, etc.
    When I'm on the run, I put a yogurt and banana in my bag. If you find it too tart, you can add a little honey.

    Before, I used to think that you HAD to eat breakfast every day - or else your metabolism will drop, or you will binge later. But, if you look at scientific studies, there's no real backing for this.

    So eat breakfast if you're hungry. If you're not, and feel comfortable going till lunch, skip it. I sometimes find I prefer having a brunch-type meal, and then dinner.
  • Greytfish
    Greytfish Posts: 810
    Of the protein shakes I've tried I prefer Syntha6 however it has the least (*OF THE ONES I'VE TRIED) amount of protein grams per serving.

    If you want to increase the protein and trim a few calories w/o losing the standard taste of the Syntha 6, you can try equal parts Syntha-6 and Syntha 6 Isolate.
  • Resolve2B
    Resolve2B Posts: 86 Member
    Google recipes for "egg muffins" (check Kaylin's Kitchen for a good one). You make a batch up in muffin tins and they just need to be nuked in the a.m.
  • If you want something easy and hot, try making baked eggs. Put them in oven safe ramekins and make in a water bath. Then put plastic wrap over them and store them in the fridge. In the morning, just pop them in the microwave.

    For a tasty shake, I like Syntha 6.

    These baked eggs are amazing! My hubby and I love them. I'm a nurse and usually don't have time to eat in the morning. Sometimes I have to eat while listening to report. He takes them to eat on his way to work. The baked eggs take literally 30 seconds in the microwave and add some grapes or grab and go fruit and voila, you've got a tasty breakfast. Plus, you can add whatever you like. Protein powder generally isn't necessary unless you're doing a real good workout at the gym. Even then, there are better and more filling ways to get protein in you. =)
  • Rogiefreida
    Rogiefreida Posts: 567 Member
    Ditto the egg muffins. They're amazing.

    I am definitely not a morning person, so I basically get up as late as I can while still having time to get ready and scoot into work at a reasonable time. :) My go to breakfasts are hard boiled egg whites and some oatmeal, adding a scoop of protein powder to my oats, protein shake (cellucor.com has amazing flavors, kinda spendy but worth the $$), or homemade protein squares from Jamie Eason (you can find her recipes at bodybuilding.com).
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    If you like gingerbread, Oxygen magazine has a recipe for a delicious Gingerbread cookie shake: 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1/2 cup vanilla enriched Rice Dream, 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 T molasses, and ice cubes. Blend and drink ! Mmmmmm

    I also like a Creamsicle, which is a cup of orange juice (I get the Healthy kids kind with extra calcium and vitamins), half a scoop of vanilla protein powder (I’ve been getting spirulina), and a lowfat vanilla yogurt. Blend and drink.

    The Protein Packed Pina Colada smoothie is blended with the following ingredients: Cup cottage cheese, cup canned pineapple or cup pineapple juice, half a frozen banana, half a cup of milk, 1 T coconut, half a scoop vanilla protein powder, and a cup of ice cubes.

    The Key Lime Protein Shake is blended with half an avocado, juice of a lime, 2 tsp lime zest, 1 scoop of vanilla whey protein powder, 1 T coconut, a cup of milk, and 1-2 packets of Stevia (optional).

    The Chocolate Maple Shake is made by blending a cup of milk, 3 T protein powder, 1 T cocoa powder, and 1 tsp maple syrup

    Last but not least, for a change, I blend a cup of orange juice (I get the Healthy kids kind with extra calcium and vitamins), half a scoop of chocolate protein powder (I’ve been getting spirulina), and a lowfat coffee yogurt. Also good!




    Almond Peach Delight
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ½ -1 cup frozen peaches, ½ tsp almond extract, ½ tsp cinnamon

    Apple Cinnamon
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ½-1 cup of chopped frozen apple, 1 tsp cinnamon

    Apple Pie Delight -- YUMMY
    1 scoop of vanilla powder, 1 peeled and cored apple, cut into pieces, 1 ½ cups of milk,
    ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, 5 Ice Cubes, Microwave the apple pieces for 2 minutes on high. Add all ingredients to blender, puree for 30 seconds.

    Apple Smoothie
    ½ cup milk, skim, ¼ cup yogurt, plain, fat free, no added sugar,(greek yogurt will add additional protein!) ¼ cup applesauce, no added sugar, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, pinch cinnamon, pinch nutmeg, ¼ tsp. vanilla extract, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Apricot Fantasy
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, 1- 2 small apricots, ¼ cup raw almonds
    ½ tsp almond extract, Ice

    Banana Almond Creme
    1 Banana, ½ Cup Milk, 10 Almonds, 1 scoop powder, 5 Ice Cubes

    Banapple Blast
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ½ small green apple, ½ frozen banana
    ½ tsp cinnamon

    Banana Bread Shake
    2 scoops protein, 1 Banana, ½ Cup Quaker Oatmeal (cook with boiling water), ¾ Cup Kellogg's Bran Flakes, 1 Bottle of water, Sugar, Brown Sugar or Artificial Sweetener to taste.

    Banana Cheerio Quickfast
    1-2 scoops of chocolate powder, 6-8 ounces of water, 4-6 ice cubes, 1 banana, ¾ cup cheerios, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.

    Banana Delight
    8 oz water, ½ banana (frozen), 2 oz protein of choice, 2 tsp flax seed oil

    Banana Split
    Mix one serving of vanilla or chocolate according to directions. Then, add 1 ripe banana, ¼ cup chopped pineapple, 4 frozen strawberries and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.



    Berries & Cream Shake
    1 Scoop Vanilla powder, 1 Scoop Ice, 1 Lil Can Of Pineapple Juice (cook with boiling water), 1 Handful Of Mixed Berries.

    Berry Good Shake
    Mix 2 scoops of Raspberry Yogurt and protein powder, 4 strawberries, 15 blueberries
    16 ounces of nonfat milk, ½ cup of ice cubes.

    Berry Madness
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups water or skim milk, ¼ cup of frozen or fresh strawberries, ¼ cup of frozen or fresh blueberries, ¼ cup of frozen or fresh, raspberries, add ice for extra thickness

    Blastoff
    1 single tall espresso shot, 12 oz milk, 2 scoops vanilla powder, scoop ice

    Blueberry Blaster
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 6-8 oz of water, 4 to 6 ice cubes, 20-30 blueberries, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.

    Blueberry Dream
    10 oz water, ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 1.5 oz protein of choice, 2 tsp flax seed oil, 15 drops liquid stevia (optional)

    Blueberry Vanilla Pear
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ cup frozen blueberries, ¼-½ cup chopped pear, Ice

    Blue Mango Heaven
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼ -½ cup frozen mango, 1/3-½ cup blueberries

    Breakfast Boost
    Blend 8 oz of orange juice with a half-cup non-fat, plain yogurt, half a banana, one serving of protein, 1 tbsp flax seed oil, four frozen peach slices and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.


    Breezy-Freezy Shake
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 1-1 ½ cups of water or skim milk, 1 cup reduced fat mango yogurt, ¼ of frozen pineapple, ½ -1 banana, Add ice for extra thickness

    Carnation Instant Breakfast Smoothie
    ¼ cup orange juice, 100%, ½ cup milk, skim, 1 package Carnation Instant Breakfast, vanilla, no added sugar, 1 scoop Any Protein, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Cherry Ripe
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ frozen banana, ¼-½ cup frozen black cherries



    Chocolate Almond Delight
    10-12 oz water, 15 raw almonds, ½ tsp coconut extract, 1.5 oz chocolate powder, Stevia to taste (optional), 3-5 ice cubes (optional), (first, blend the almonds until creamy smooth in ½ the water, then add the rest of the ingredients)

    Chocolate Banana Crunch
    Mix one serving of chocolate according to directions. Then, add one banana and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds. Then, add four low-fat chocolate wafers, blend at low speed for ten seconds, and server.

    Chocolate Banana Shake
    1-2 scoops chocolate powder, 6-8 oz water, 4-6 ice cubes, 1 banana, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.

    Chocolate Coffee Shake
    Mix 2 scoops of Milk Chocolate protein, 1 cup of skim milk, 5 ice cubes, 1 cup of water
    1 spoonful of instant coffee,

    Chocolate Dream
    ½ scoop Chocolate powder, ½ scoop Vanilla powder, 8 oz milk, skim, Stir ingredients together or use shaker cup.

    Chocolate Fudge Shake
    2 scoops chocolate powder, 2 tbsp chocolate fudge sugar free pudding mix, 8 oz water
    5 large ice cubes, tiny silver spoon (optional), Blend powder, pudding and water, add ice cubes, blend till crushed, with ice slivers still un-melted, pour into insulated cup (makes
    about 16 oz) and eat it with a tiny silver spoon.

    Chocolate Lovers
    12 oz water, 1 tsp cocoa powder, 2 tbsp low fat sour cream, 10-15 drops liquid stevia, 2 oz protein chocolate flavor, 2 tsp flax seed oil

    Chocolate Strawberry Blast
    1-2 scoops of chocolate powder, 6-8 ounces of water, 4-6 ice cubes, 8 strawberries, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.

    Chocolate Vanilla Swirl
    ½ scoop chocolate powder, ½ scoop vanilla powder, splash Vitamite, splash water, Ice,

    Choco-Banana Nut
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ frozen banana, 1 tbsp of raw cashew butter

    Chocolate Mocha
    ½ cup milk, skim, 1 1/3 Tbsp General Foods International Swiss Mocha Instant Coffee, sugar free, 1 scoop Chocolate powder, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
    Mix one serving of chocolate according to directions. Then, add 1 heaping tbsp of all-natural peanut butter and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve. (maybe use PB2?)



    Chocolate Peanut Butter Supreme
    12 oz. Water, 4 ice cubes, 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream, 1 tbsp natural peanut butter, 2 scoops chocolate powder

    Cinnamon Roll Supreme
    Mix one serving of vanilla according to directions. Then, add ½ tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp fat-free Butter Buds and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.


    Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake
    2 scoops vanilla, 1 tbsp sugar-free instant vanilla pudding, ¼ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp vanilla, 1 packet artificial sweetener, a few dashes butter flavor sprinkles or butter-flavor extract, 8 oz. water (or low-fat milk), 3 ice cubes, Add all ingredients to blender, whip, and serve.

    Coffee Lovers Delight
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ cup raw almonds or cashews, 1-2 tsp instant decaffeinated coffee

    Creamsicle
    ¾ cup orange juice, 100%, 1 package, Carnation Instant Breakfast, vanilla, 1 scoop protein powder, 4 ice cubes

    Creamy Coffee Ice Cream
    1 scoop of vanilla powder, 13 oz ice cubes, 3 oz water, 2 tsp ground coffee, Blend the ice cubes until you get a snow. Add the protein, the ground coffee, the water and blend for 5-10 minutes to a smooth consistency. Freeze 30 - 60 minutes for thicker ice cream.

    Creamy Peach Smoothie
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups water or skim milk, ¼-½ cup of frozen peaches, ¼-½ frozen banana, ice for extra thickness

    Double Deluxe Chocolate Fudge
    Mix one serving of chocolate according to directions. Then, add one packet of Swiss Miss fat-free hot cocoa mix and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.


    Eggnog
    1 scoop Vanilla powder, 1 cup skim milk, ¼ cup egg substitute, 1 Tbsp Instant, pudding, vanilla, sugar free, dry, ½ tsp. vanilla extract, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds. Chill, and then stir prior to serving.

    Eye opener
    1 scoop protein powder, 1 tsp instant coffee, 12 oz ice cold water, 2 ice cubes and blend



    Fat Burning Peaches and Cream
    8 oz water, 1 ripe peach, 2 tbs. low fat sour cream, 8 drops liquid stevia (optional)
    1.5 oz protein of choice

    Frozen Chocolate Banana
    12 oz. Water, 4-5 ice cubes, 1 banana, 1 tbsp heavy cream, 2 scoops chocolate powder

    Fruit Freeze
    ½ cup skim milk, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, 5 strawberries, frozen, no added sugar, 2 peaches, frozen, no added sugar, ¼ cup pineapple, canned, packed in juice, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.

    Fruit Smoothie
    2 scoops strawberry, 4 large strawberries, blueberries ( a small handful), water (just a few drops), ½ cup ice, Splenda, Start off by crushing the ice in the blender and then gradually add the fruit and enough water to get it smooth. Finish off with the two scoops of whey and enough Splenda to make it sweet.

    German Chocolate Cake
    12 oz Water, 4 ice cubes, 1 tbsp heavy cream, 1 tbsp cream of coconut, 2 scoops chocolate powder

    Ginger Bread Man
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 graham cracker, ½ tsp cinnamon, 1 capful vanilla, 12oz water, 4 Ice Cubes ,Blend 45 seconds

    High Energy Shake!
    10 oz water, 10 strawberries (Fresh or Frozen), 1 tbsp flax seed oil, ½ tsp vanilla, 1 heaping scoop protein, Stevia to taste (optional), 2-3 ice cubes (optional)

    Hot Cocoa
    1 cup milk, skim, 1 scoop Chocolate powder, Heat milk in microwave on high power for 90 seconds or until desired temperature is reached. Stir in Matrix 5.0 until dissolved.

    Hot Cocoa
    1 cup milk, skim, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, 1 packet hot cocoa, sugar free, Heat milk in microwave on high power for 90 seconds or until desired temperature is reached. Stir in Matrix 5.0 and hot cocoa until dissolved.
    Iced Café Vienna
    1 cup milk, skim, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, 1 2/3 Tbsp General Foods International Coffees Café Vienna, sugar free, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Iced Latte
    1 cup decaffeinated coffee, chilled, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, 4 ice cubes, Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.

    Juicy Lucy
    10 oz apple juice (can use orange/blend), 1 scoop ice, ½ large banana, 4 frozen strawberries, 2 scoops vanilla powder



    Key Lime Pie
    Mix one serving of vanilla whey according to directions. Then, add 2 tbsp frozen lime juice, one graham cracker (four small squares) and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.


    Melon madness
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ cup frozen watermelon

    Mocha Shake
    6 oz. Water, 4 ice cubes, 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream, 6 oz. coffee*, 2 scoops chocolate powder, *You may use 12 oz. coffee and no water for an extra pre-workout or morning kick!

    Nada Colada Protein Shake
    2 scoops vanilla, ½, cup pineapple-orange juice*, ¼ tsp rum extract, ¼ tsp coconut extract (or 2 tbsp shredded coconut), 1 packet artificial sweetener, 4 oz. water (or low-fat milk), 3-6 ice cubes, Low-carb version: Omit juice and use ½ tsp sugar-free pineapple-orange drink mix (dry). Increase water or milk to 8 oz, Add all ingredients to blender, whip, and serve.

    Oatmeal Meal Replacement Shake
    1 cup dry measure oatmeal, cooked in water and cooled, 2 scoops vanilla, 3 dashes cinnamon, 1/8 cup sugar free maple syrup or equivalent amount brown sugar replacement, 1 tbsp chopped almonds (or flaxseed oil or natural peanut butter), 12 oz water or low-fat milk, Add all ingredients to blender, blend, and pour into cup. If your short on time, just use dry oatmeal or oat flour.

    Orange And Cream Delight
    1 Bottle of Orange Gatorade, 1 scoop Vanilla, Simple, yet tasty!

    Orange Creamsicle
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 6-8 ounces of water, 4-6 ice cubes, 1-2 peeled oranges, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.
    Orange Vanilla Shake
    Mix 2 scoops of Vanilla, 8 oz Orange Juice, 4-5 ice cubes, 1 tsp Vanilla, ½ banana, 2-3 frozen strawberries, 2 packets of sweetener,

    PB&J
    Mix one serving of vanilla according to directions. Then, add one heaping tbsp of all-natural peanut butter and four frozen strawberries. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve



    Peanut Brittle Protein Shake
    2 scoops vanilla, 1 tbsp sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix, dry 1 tbsp natural peanut butter, chunky, 8 oz. cold water or lowfat milk, 3-6 ice cubes This mimics peanut brittle only in taste. Add all ingredients to blender, blend, and serve. I like to add the peanut butter in last so it stays a little chunky, just like the peanut brittle it is replacing.

    Peanut Butter And Banana Shake
    2 scoops Vanilla, 100g almond flakes, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 500ml skim milk, half banana, 1 tbsp honey

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffle
    2 scoops chocolate powder, 1 tsp peanut butter, 16 ounces nonfat milk, ½ cup ice cubes

    Peppermint Oatmeal Shake
    Mix 2 scoops of Milk Chocolate Protein, 1 cup sugar free vanilla ice cream, 1 cup oatmeal, 2 cups non-fat milk, ½ cup water, a splash of peppermint extract!

    Piña Colada
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ½ -1 cup frozen pineapple pieces, ½ tsp coconut extract

    Pina Colada Passion
    12 oz. Water, 4 ice cubes, 3 scoops vanilla powder, 1/3 cup Pineapple chunks
    2 tsp Coconut extract

    Pineapple Blast
    4 ice cubes, 12 oz. Water, 2 scoops vanilla powder, ½ cup pineapple chunks

    Pineapple Power
    1 cup of pineapple juice, 3 strawberries, 1 banana, 1 tsp of yogurt, 1 scoop of your choice of protein

    Plum Ice Shake
    Mix 2 scoops of Vanilla, 1 ripe plum, juice of 1 lemon, 16 oz of ice water, ½ cup ice cubes.

    Protein Power Carnation Instant Breakfast
    1 cup milk, skim, 1 package Carnation Instant Breakfast, no added sugar, 1 scoop Any Whey Protein, 4 ice cubes , Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Protein Power Crystal Light
    ½ cup Crystal Light, 1 scoop Any Whey Protein, 2 Tbsp Cool Whip Free, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Protein Power Plus Carnation Instant Breakfast
    1 cup milk, skim, 1 package Carnation Instant Breakfast, no added sugar, 2 scoops Any Whey Protein, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.


    Protein Power Orange Frostie
    ½ cup orange juice, 100%, 1 scoop Any Whey Protein, 2 Tbsp Cool Whip Light, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Protein Power Pineapple Smoothie
    2/3 cup pineapple juice, 100%, ½ cup cottage cheese, fat free, 1 scoop Any Whey Protein
    Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.

    Protein Power Strawberry Carnation Instant Breakfast
    1 cup milk, skim, 1 package Carnation Instant Breakfast, no added sugar, 1 scoop Any Whey Protein, ½ cup strawberries, frozen, no added sugar, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Protein Powered Vegetable Juice
    1 cup tomato or V-8 juice, 1 scoop Any Whey Protein, Blend or use a shaker cup to mix well. Pour over ice or blend with ice.

    Protein Shake
    1 cup skim milk, 2 tsp safflower oil, Several pieces of ice, 1 banana, 1 package of Carnation Instant Breakfast, (any flavor--strawberry, chocolate, cappacino, French vanilla, chocolate malt), Mix together in blender until ice is completely crushed and mixed well.

    Protein Tower of Power
    Mix two servings of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry according to directions, and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.


    Pumpkin Spice Latte
    1 scoop Vanilla powder, 1 tbsp Canned Pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling), ¼ tsp Apple Pie Spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice), ½ cup Skim Milk, 2 tsp Splenda or Equal (add more or less to adjust sweetness), ½ cup Water, 1 tsp Instant Coffee (regular or decaf), Hea****er in microwave (below 130 degrees) then, mix in instant coffee Add: -Coffee (as prepared above), milk, canned pumpkin, Vanilla powder, apple pie spice and sweetener in blender -Blend until combined (about 30 seconds) -Heat in microwave
    until warm or serve over ice Fun Extras: -Serve with a cinnamon stick -Top with 1 tablespoon of cool-whip (sugar free or regular) and sprinkle with Apple Pie Spice

    Quick Start
    3 oranges (fresh juiced only, NOT canned or bottled, 6 drops liquid stevia (optional)
    1 oz protein of choice

    Raspberry Chocolate Thick
    1-2 scoops of chocolate powder, 6-8 ounces of whole (or 2%) milk, 6 ice cubes
    8 raspberries, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Drink or eat with a spoon!

    Raspberry Rhubarb Magic
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ cup frozen chopped rhubarb, ¼-½ cup frozen raspberries



    Rise and Shine
    ½ cup orange juice, 100%, ¼ cup yogurt, vanilla, fat free, no added sugar, ¼ banana, ripe
    3 peach slices, frozen, no added sugar, 2 scoops Any Whey Protein, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds. Strain through a fine metal mesh strainer.

    Rock N' Roll Protein Shake
    1 cup water, 1 big scoop vanilla powder, ¾ cup natural yogurt, 1 banana, 1 tsp of flax-seed oil, 2 tsp of honey,

    Root Beer Float
    1 can Diet A&W Root Beer, 1-2 tbsp Heavy Cream, 4 ice cubes, 1-3 scoops vanilla powder

    Root Beer Float
    Mix one cup of diet root beer, that has gone flat with one scoop vanilla powder, and it tastes like a root beer float!

    Simply Peachy-Keen
    1-2 scoops vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups water or skim milk, ¼-½ cup of, frozen peaches, Add ice for extra thickness

    Strawberry-Banana Frost
    Mix one serving of strawberry according to directions. Then, add 1 ripe banana and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

    Strawberry Berry Berry
    1 scoop Strawberry powder, 4 strawberries (frozen or fresh), ¼ cup blueberries, 1 cup cranberry juice, 1 cup ice or crushed ice, Put all ingredients into blender and mix to desired consistency., Serve cold.

    Strawberry Cheesecake
    Mix one serving of vanilla according to directions. Then, add three tbsp of Jell-O's no-bake, reduced-fat cheesecake mix, three low-fat vanilla wafers, and four frozen strawberries. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

    Strawberry Chocolate Milk
    2 Scoops Strawberry powder, 1 Scoop Carnation Fat Free Hot Cocoa, 14 oz water
    Mix in blender with ice for a "shake" or shake in shaker for a more, milky consistency

    Strawberry Delight
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ cup frozen strawberries, ¼ cup frozen mango slices

    Strawberry Nut Shake
    Mix 2 Scoops Vanilla, 1 cup fat-free strawberry yogurt, 6 shredded macadamia nuts.

    Strawberry for Protein Dummies
    10 frozen strawberries, ½ small banana, 1 scoop powder, 8 oz Water, 1/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk, Splenda to taste



    Strawberry Savior
    4 scoops vanilla powder, 8 oz water, 1 strawberry yogurt, 3 frozen strawberries
    1 tsp flax seed oil,

    Super Slimmer
    8 oz water, 1 tbsp flax seed oil, ½ ripe peach (peeled), 6 frozen strawberries
    1 heaping scoop protein, Stevia to taste (optional)

    Super Vanilla Shake
    ½ cup milk, skim, ¼ cup yogurt, plain, fat free, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, 1 scoop Any Whey Protein, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Tangerine Cream
    12 oz. Tangerine Diet Rite, 4 Ice Cubes, 1-2 tbsp heavy cream, 1-3 scoops vanilla powder

    The Best Protein Shake Ever
    2 scoops chocolate, 10 Ice Cubes, 12 oz fat free milk, 2 tbsp fat free vanilla yogurt
    1 tbsp reduced fat peanut butter, 2 tbsp hazelnut coffee, 1/8 cup caramel ice cream topping, You can add more or less caramel topping, depending on how sweet you want your shake.

    The Best Overall Tasting Homemade Protein Shake
    16 oz skim milk, 2 cups no-fat cottage cheese, 3 scoops vanilla, ½ cup non-fat, reduced-sugar vanilla yogurt scoop of your favorite fruit, Splenda or Sweet-n-Low to taste (about 2 packets), Handful of Ice, Blend together and chill.

    The Hulk
    2 scoops vanilla, ½ tbsp sugar-free pistachio pudding mix, 1 mint leaf or a few drops peppermint extract (optional), 1 few drops green food coloring (optional), 8 oz cold water or low-fat milk , 3-5 ice cubes, Add all ingredients to blender, blend, and pour into cup. This tastes great without the mint so don't worry if you don't have it around. The shake is a light green even without the food coloring but if you want it green (like The Hulk!), you'll need a few drops.

    Tropical Fruit Freeze
    Mix one serving of strawberry according to directions. Then, add ¼ cup frozen, unsweetened peaches, ¼ cup pineapple, and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

    Thick Banana Protein Shake
    1 cup skim milk, 2 tsp. safflower oil, Several pieces of ice, 1 banana, 1 package of Carnation Instant Breakfast, (any flavor–strawberry, chocolate, cappuccino, French vanilla, chocolate malt), Mix together in blender until ice is completely crushed and mixed well.

    Tropical Pleasure
    8 oz water, ½ tsp pineapple extract, ½ tsp coconut extract, 1 tbsp heavy cream
    ½ frozen banana, 1 heaping scoop (1 oz) of Egg Protein, Stevia or Agave to taste (optional), 2-3 ice cubes (optional)



    Tropical Treat
    8 oz water, ½ banana (frozen), 2 tbsp low fat sour cream, 1 tsp coconut extract
    10-15 drops liquid stevia (optional), 1.5 oz. protein of choice (vanilla flavor)

    Two Berry Delight
    1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries, ½ cup raspberries, ½ cup water, 1 cup ice, 1 packet of sweetener, ½ cup milk, 1 cup orange juice vitamins or protein powder, Put all ingredients except ice in blender and blend until smooth. Add ice and blend to give it a frozen smoothie consistency

    Vanilla Banana Creamy
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 6-8 oz of water or whole (or 2%) milk, 6 ice cubes, 1 banana, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass.

    Vanilla Coffee Delight
    10-12 oz. low-fat milk, 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, ½ cup low-fat coffee flavored ice cream, Add all ingredients in blender. Blend and enjoy.

    Vanilla Nut
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼ cup raw organic oatmeal, 1 tbsp raw cashew butter, ½ tsp cinnamon

    Vanilla Shake
    ½ cup milk, skim, ¼ cup yogurt, plain, fat free, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, 4 ice cubes
    Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Vanilla Yogurt Smoothie
    1 cup plain, fat free yogurt, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, ¼ cup milk, skim, Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.

    Whey Egg Nog
    Mix one serving of vanilla according to directions. Then, add ½ tsp ground allspice, 1 graham cracker (4 small squares) and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

    Wild Berry Boost
    2 scoops vanilla, 8 raspberries, 4 strawberries, 15 blueberries, 16 ounces nonfat milk, ½ cup ice cubes

    Yogurt Smoothie
    Blend 1-2 scoops of Any Whey Protein into your favorite no added sugar smooth yogurt flavor and ½ cup milk.


    Almond Peach Delight
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ½ -1 cup frozen peaches, ½ tsp almond extract, ½ tsp cinnamon

    Apple Cinnamon
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ½-1 cup of chopped frozen apple, 1 tsp cinnamon

    Apple Pie Delight -- YUMMY
    1 scoop of vanilla powder, 1 peeled and cored apple, cut into pieces, 1 ½ cups of milk,
    ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, 5 Ice Cubes, Microwave the apple pieces for 2 minutes on high. Add all ingredients to blender, puree for 30 seconds.

    Apple Smoothie
    ½ cup milk, skim, ¼ cup yogurt, plain, fat free, no added sugar,(greek yogurt will add additional protein!) ¼ cup applesauce, no added sugar, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, pinch cinnamon, pinch nutmeg, ¼ tsp. vanilla extract, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Apricot Fantasy
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, 1- 2 small apricots, ¼ cup raw almonds
    ½ tsp almond extract, Ice

    Banana Almond Creme
    1 Banana, ½ Cup Milk, 10 Almonds, 1 scoop powder, 5 Ice Cubes

    Banapple Blast
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ½ small green apple, ½ frozen banana
    ½ tsp cinnamon

    Banana Bread Shake
    2 scoops protein, 1 Banana, ½ Cup Quaker Oatmeal (cook with boiling water), ¾ Cup Kellogg's Bran Flakes, 1 Bottle of water, Sugar, Brown Sugar or Artificial Sweetener to taste.

    Banana Cheerio Quickfast
    1-2 scoops of chocolate powder, 6-8 ounces of water, 4-6 ice cubes, 1 banana, ¾ cup cheerios, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.

    Banana Delight
    8 oz water, ½ banana (frozen), 2 oz protein of choice, 2 tsp flax seed oil

    Banana Split
    Mix one serving of vanilla or chocolate according to directions. Then, add 1 ripe banana, ¼ cup chopped pineapple, 4 frozen strawberries and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.



    Berries & Cream Shake
    1 Scoop Vanilla powder, 1 Scoop Ice, 1 Lil Can Of Pineapple Juice (cook with boiling water), 1 Handful Of Mixed Berries.

    Berry Good Shake
    Mix 2 scoops of Raspberry Yogurt and protein powder, 4 strawberries, 15 blueberries
    16 ounces of nonfat milk, ½ cup of ice cubes.

    Berry Madness
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups water or skim milk, ¼ cup of frozen or fresh strawberries, ¼ cup of frozen or fresh blueberries, ¼ cup of frozen or fresh, raspberries, add ice for extra thickness

    Blastoff
    1 single tall espresso shot, 12 oz milk, 2 scoops vanilla powder, scoop ice

    Blueberry Blaster
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 6-8 oz of water, 4 to 6 ice cubes, 20-30 blueberries, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.

    Blueberry Dream
    10 oz water, ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 1.5 oz protein of choice, 2 tsp flax seed oil, 15 drops liquid stevia (optional)

    Blueberry Vanilla Pear
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ cup frozen blueberries, ¼-½ cup chopped pear, Ice

    Blue Mango Heaven
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼ -½ cup frozen mango, 1/3-½ cup blueberries

    Breakfast Boost
    Blend 8 oz of orange juice with a half-cup non-fat, plain yogurt, half a banana, one serving of protein, 1 tbsp flax seed oil, four frozen peach slices and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.


    Breezy-Freezy Shake
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 1-1 ½ cups of water or skim milk, 1 cup reduced fat mango yogurt, ¼ of frozen pineapple, ½ -1 banana, Add ice for extra thickness

    Carnation Instant Breakfast Smoothie
    ¼ cup orange juice, 100%, ½ cup milk, skim, 1 package Carnation Instant Breakfast, vanilla, no added sugar, 1 scoop Any Protein, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Cherry Ripe
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ frozen banana, ¼-½ cup frozen black cherries



    Chocolate Almond Delight
    10-12 oz water, 15 raw almonds, ½ tsp coconut extract, 1.5 oz chocolate powder, Stevia to taste (optional), 3-5 ice cubes (optional), (first, blend the almonds until creamy smooth in ½ the water, then add the rest of the ingredients)

    Chocolate Banana Crunch
    Mix one serving of chocolate according to directions. Then, add one banana and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds. Then, add four low-fat chocolate wafers, blend at low speed for ten seconds, and server.

    Chocolate Banana Shake
    1-2 scoops chocolate powder, 6-8 oz water, 4-6 ice cubes, 1 banana, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.

    Chocolate Coffee Shake
    Mix 2 scoops of Milk Chocolate protein, 1 cup of skim milk, 5 ice cubes, 1 cup of water
    1 spoonful of instant coffee,

    Chocolate Dream
    ½ scoop Chocolate powder, ½ scoop Vanilla powder, 8 oz milk, skim, Stir ingredients together or use shaker cup.

    Chocolate Fudge Shake
    2 scoops chocolate powder, 2 tbsp chocolate fudge sugar free pudding mix, 8 oz water
    5 large ice cubes, tiny silver spoon (optional), Blend powder, pudding and water, add ice cubes, blend till crushed, with ice slivers still un-melted, pour into insulated cup (makes
    about 16 oz) and eat it with a tiny silver spoon.

    Chocolate Lovers
    12 oz water, 1 tsp cocoa powder, 2 tbsp low fat sour cream, 10-15 drops liquid stevia, 2 oz protein chocolate flavor, 2 tsp flax seed oil

    Chocolate Strawberry Blast
    1-2 scoops of chocolate powder, 6-8 ounces of water, 4-6 ice cubes, 8 strawberries, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.

    Chocolate Vanilla Swirl
    ½ scoop chocolate powder, ½ scoop vanilla powder, splash Vitamite, splash water, Ice,

    Choco-Banana Nut
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ frozen banana, 1 tbsp of raw cashew butter

    Chocolate Mocha
    ½ cup milk, skim, 1 1/3 Tbsp General Foods International Swiss Mocha Instant Coffee, sugar free, 1 scoop Chocolate powder, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
    Mix one serving of chocolate according to directions. Then, add 1 heaping tbsp of all-natural peanut butter and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve. (maybe use PB2?)



    Chocolate Peanut Butter Supreme
    12 oz. Water, 4 ice cubes, 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream, 1 tbsp natural peanut butter, 2 scoops chocolate powder

    Cinnamon Roll Supreme
    Mix one serving of vanilla according to directions. Then, add ½ tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp fat-free Butter Buds and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.


    Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake
    2 scoops vanilla, 1 tbsp sugar-free instant vanilla pudding, ¼ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp vanilla, 1 packet artificial sweetener, a few dashes butter flavor sprinkles or butter-flavor extract, 8 oz. water (or low-fat milk), 3 ice cubes, Add all ingredients to blender, whip, and serve.

    Coffee Lovers Delight
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ cup raw almonds or cashews, 1-2 tsp instant decaffeinated coffee

    Creamsicle
    ¾ cup orange juice, 100%, 1 package, Carnation Instant Breakfast, vanilla, 1 scoop protein powder, 4 ice cubes

    Creamy Coffee Ice Cream
    1 scoop of vanilla powder, 13 oz ice cubes, 3 oz water, 2 tsp ground coffee, Blend the ice cubes until you get a snow. Add the protein, the ground coffee, the water and blend for 5-10 minutes to a smooth consistency. Freeze 30 - 60 minutes for thicker ice cream.

    Creamy Peach Smoothie
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups water or skim milk, ¼-½ cup of frozen peaches, ¼-½ frozen banana, ice for extra thickness

    Double Deluxe Chocolate Fudge
    Mix one serving of chocolate according to directions. Then, add one packet of Swiss Miss fat-free hot cocoa mix and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.


    Eggnog
    1 scoop Vanilla powder, 1 cup skim milk, ¼ cup egg substitute, 1 Tbsp Instant, pudding, vanilla, sugar free, dry, ½ tsp. vanilla extract, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds. Chill, and then stir prior to serving.

    Eye opener
    1 scoop protein powder, 1 tsp instant coffee, 12 oz ice cold water, 2 ice cubes and blend



    Fat Burning Peaches and Cream
    8 oz water, 1 ripe peach, 2 tbs. low fat sour cream, 8 drops liquid stevia (optional)
    1.5 oz protein of choice

    Frozen Chocolate Banana
    12 oz. Water, 4-5 ice cubes, 1 banana, 1 tbsp heavy cream, 2 scoops chocolate powder

    Fruit Freeze
    ½ cup skim milk, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, 5 strawberries, frozen, no added sugar, 2 peaches, frozen, no added sugar, ¼ cup pineapple, canned, packed in juice, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.

    Fruit Smoothie
    2 scoops strawberry, 4 large strawberries, blueberries ( a small handful), water (just a few drops), ½ cup ice, Splenda, Start off by crushing the ice in the blender and then gradually add the fruit and enough water to get it smooth. Finish off with the two scoops of whey and enough Splenda to make it sweet.

    German Chocolate Cake
    12 oz Water, 4 ice cubes, 1 tbsp heavy cream, 1 tbsp cream of coconut, 2 scoops chocolate powder

    Ginger Bread Man
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 graham cracker, ½ tsp cinnamon, 1 capful vanilla, 12oz water, 4 Ice Cubes ,Blend 45 seconds

    High Energy Shake!
    10 oz water, 10 strawberries (Fresh or Frozen), 1 tbsp flax seed oil, ½ tsp vanilla, 1 heaping scoop protein, Stevia to taste (optional), 2-3 ice cubes (optional)

    Hot Cocoa
    1 cup milk, skim, 1 scoop Chocolate powder, Heat milk in microwave on high power for 90 seconds or until desired temperature is reached. Stir in Matrix 5.0 until dissolved.

    Hot Cocoa
    1 cup milk, skim, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, 1 packet hot cocoa, sugar free, Heat milk in microwave on high power for 90 seconds or until desired temperature is reached. Stir in Matrix 5.0 and hot cocoa until dissolved.
    Iced Café Vienna
    1 cup milk, skim, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, 1 2/3 Tbsp General Foods International Coffees Café Vienna, sugar free, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Iced Latte
    1 cup decaffeinated coffee, chilled, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, 4 ice cubes, Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.

    Juicy Lucy
    10 oz apple juice (can use orange/blend), 1 scoop ice, ½ large banana, 4 frozen strawberries, 2 scoops vanilla powder



    Key Lime Pie
    Mix one serving of vanilla whey according to directions. Then, add 2 tbsp frozen lime juice, one graham cracker (four small squares) and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.


    Melon madness
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ cup frozen watermelon

    Mocha Shake
    6 oz. Water, 4 ice cubes, 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream, 6 oz. coffee*, 2 scoops chocolate powder, *You may use 12 oz. coffee and no water for an extra pre-workout or morning kick!

    Nada Colada Protein Shake
    2 scoops vanilla, ½, cup pineapple-orange juice*, ¼ tsp rum extract, ¼ tsp coconut extract (or 2 tbsp shredded coconut), 1 packet artificial sweetener, 4 oz. water (or low-fat milk), 3-6 ice cubes, Low-carb version: Omit juice and use ½ tsp sugar-free pineapple-orange drink mix (dry). Increase water or milk to 8 oz, Add all ingredients to blender, whip, and serve.

    Oatmeal Meal Replacement Shake
    1 cup dry measure oatmeal, cooked in water and cooled, 2 scoops vanilla, 3 dashes cinnamon, 1/8 cup sugar free maple syrup or equivalent amount brown sugar replacement, 1 tbsp chopped almonds (or flaxseed oil or natural peanut butter), 12 oz water or low-fat milk, Add all ingredients to blender, blend, and pour into cup. If your short on time, just use dry oatmeal or oat flour.

    Orange And Cream Delight
    1 Bottle of Orange Gatorade, 1 scoop Vanilla, Simple, yet tasty!

    Orange Creamsicle
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 6-8 ounces of water, 4-6 ice cubes, 1-2 peeled oranges, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.
    Orange Vanilla Shake
    Mix 2 scoops of Vanilla, 8 oz Orange Juice, 4-5 ice cubes, 1 tsp Vanilla, ½ banana, 2-3 frozen strawberries, 2 packets of sweetener,

    PB&J
    Mix one serving of vanilla according to directions. Then, add one heaping tbsp of all-natural peanut butter and four frozen strawberries. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve



    Peanut Brittle Protein Shake
    2 scoops vanilla, 1 tbsp sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix, dry 1 tbsp natural peanut butter, chunky, 8 oz. cold water or lowfat milk, 3-6 ice cubes This mimics peanut brittle only in taste. Add all ingredients to blender, blend, and serve. I like to add the peanut butter in last so it stays a little chunky, just like the peanut brittle it is replacing.

    Peanut Butter And Banana Shake
    2 scoops Vanilla, 100g almond flakes, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 500ml skim milk, half banana, 1 tbsp honey

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffle
    2 scoops chocolate powder, 1 tsp peanut butter, 16 ounces nonfat milk, ½ cup ice cubes

    Peppermint Oatmeal Shake
    Mix 2 scoops of Milk Chocolate Protein, 1 cup sugar free vanilla ice cream, 1 cup oatmeal, 2 cups non-fat milk, ½ cup water, a splash of peppermint extract!

    Piña Colada
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ½ -1 cup frozen pineapple pieces, ½ tsp coconut extract

    Pina Colada Passion
    12 oz. Water, 4 ice cubes, 3 scoops vanilla powder, 1/3 cup Pineapple chunks
    2 tsp Coconut extract

    Pineapple Blast
    4 ice cubes, 12 oz. Water, 2 scoops vanilla powder, ½ cup pineapple chunks

    Pineapple Power
    1 cup of pineapple juice, 3 strawberries, 1 banana, 1 tsp of yogurt, 1 scoop of your choice of protein

    Plum Ice Shake
    Mix 2 scoops of Vanilla, 1 ripe plum, juice of 1 lemon, 16 oz of ice water, ½ cup ice cubes.

    Protein Power Carnation Instant Breakfast
    1 cup milk, skim, 1 package Carnation Instant Breakfast, no added sugar, 1 scoop Any Whey Protein, 4 ice cubes , Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Protein Power Crystal Light
    ½ cup Crystal Light, 1 scoop Any Whey Protein, 2 Tbsp Cool Whip Free, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Protein Power Plus Carnation Instant Breakfast
    1 cup milk, skim, 1 package Carnation Instant Breakfast, no added sugar, 2 scoops Any Whey Protein, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.


    Protein Power Orange Frostie
    ½ cup orange juice, 100%, 1 scoop Any Whey Protein, 2 Tbsp Cool Whip Light, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Protein Power Pineapple Smoothie
    2/3 cup pineapple juice, 100%, ½ cup cottage cheese, fat free, 1 scoop Any Whey Protein
    Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.

    Protein Power Strawberry Carnation Instant Breakfast
    1 cup milk, skim, 1 package Carnation Instant Breakfast, no added sugar, 1 scoop Any Whey Protein, ½ cup strawberries, frozen, no added sugar, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Protein Powered Vegetable Juice
    1 cup tomato or V-8 juice, 1 scoop Any Whey Protein, Blend or use a shaker cup to mix well. Pour over ice or blend with ice.

    Protein Shake
    1 cup skim milk, 2 tsp safflower oil, Several pieces of ice, 1 banana, 1 package of Carnation Instant Breakfast, (any flavor--strawberry, chocolate, cappacino, French vanilla, chocolate malt), Mix together in blender until ice is completely crushed and mixed well.

    Protein Tower of Power
    Mix two servings of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry according to directions, and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.


    Pumpkin Spice Latte
    1 scoop Vanilla powder, 1 tbsp Canned Pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling), ¼ tsp Apple Pie Spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice), ½ cup Skim Milk, 2 tsp Splenda or Equal (add more or less to adjust sweetness), ½ cup Water, 1 tsp Instant Coffee (regular or decaf), Hea****er in microwave (below 130 degrees) then, mix in instant coffee Add: -Coffee (as prepared above), milk, canned pumpkin, Vanilla powder, apple pie spice and sweetener in blender -Blend until combined (about 30 seconds) -Heat in microwave
    until warm or serve over ice Fun Extras: -Serve with a cinnamon stick -Top with 1 tablespoon of cool-whip (sugar free or regular) and sprinkle with Apple Pie Spice

    Quick Start
    3 oranges (fresh juiced only, NOT canned or bottled, 6 drops liquid stevia (optional)
    1 oz protein of choice

    Raspberry Chocolate Thick
    1-2 scoops of chocolate powder, 6-8 ounces of whole (or 2%) milk, 6 ice cubes
    8 raspberries, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Drink or eat with a spoon!

    Raspberry Rhubarb Magic
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ cup frozen chopped rhubarb, ¼-½ cup frozen raspberries



    Rise and Shine
    ½ cup orange juice, 100%, ¼ cup yogurt, vanilla, fat free, no added sugar, ¼ banana, ripe
    3 peach slices, frozen, no added sugar, 2 scoops Any Whey Protein, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds. Strain through a fine metal mesh strainer.

    Rock N' Roll Protein Shake
    1 cup water, 1 big scoop vanilla powder, ¾ cup natural yogurt, 1 banana, 1 tsp of flax-seed oil, 2 tsp of honey,

    Root Beer Float
    1 can Diet A&W Root Beer, 1-2 tbsp Heavy Cream, 4 ice cubes, 1-3 scoops vanilla powder

    Root Beer Float
    Mix one cup of diet root beer, that has gone flat with one scoop vanilla powder, and it tastes like a root beer float!

    Simply Peachy-Keen
    1-2 scoops vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups water or skim milk, ¼-½ cup of, frozen peaches, Add ice for extra thickness

    Strawberry-Banana Frost
    Mix one serving of strawberry according to directions. Then, add 1 ripe banana and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

    Strawberry Berry Berry
    1 scoop Strawberry powder, 4 strawberries (frozen or fresh), ¼ cup blueberries, 1 cup cranberry juice, 1 cup ice or crushed ice, Put all ingredients into blender and mix to desired consistency., Serve cold.

    Strawberry Cheesecake
    Mix one serving of vanilla according to directions. Then, add three tbsp of Jell-O's no-bake, reduced-fat cheesecake mix, three low-fat vanilla wafers, and four frozen strawberries. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

    Strawberry Chocolate Milk
    2 Scoops Strawberry powder, 1 Scoop Carnation Fat Free Hot Cocoa, 14 oz water
    Mix in blender with ice for a "shake" or shake in shaker for a more, milky consistency

    Strawberry Delight
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ cup frozen strawberries, ¼ cup frozen mango slices

    Strawberry Nut Shake
    Mix 2 Scoops Vanilla, 1 cup fat-free strawberry yogurt, 6 shredded macadamia nuts.

    Strawberry for Protein Dummies
    10 frozen strawberries, ½ small banana, 1 scoop powder, 8 oz Water, 1/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk, Splenda to taste



    Strawberry Savior
    4 scoops vanilla powder, 8 oz water, 1 strawberry yogurt, 3 frozen strawberries
    1 tsp flax seed oil,

    Super Slimmer
    8 oz water, 1 tbsp flax seed oil, ½ ripe peach (peeled), 6 frozen strawberries
    1 heaping scoop protein, Stevia to taste (optional)

    Super Vanilla Shake
    ½ cup milk, skim, ¼ cup yogurt, plain, fat free, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, 1 scoop Any Whey Protein, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Tangerine Cream
    12 oz. Tangerine Diet Rite, 4 Ice Cubes, 1-2 tbsp heavy cream, 1-3 scoops vanilla powder

    The Best Protein Shake Ever
    2 scoops chocolate, 10 Ice Cubes, 12 oz fat free milk, 2 tbsp fat free vanilla yogurt
    1 tbsp reduced fat peanut butter, 2 tbsp hazelnut coffee, 1/8 cup caramel ice cream topping, You can add more or less caramel topping, depending on how sweet you want your shake.

    The Best Overall Tasting Homemade Protein Shake
    16 oz skim milk, 2 cups no-fat cottage cheese, 3 scoops vanilla, ½ cup non-fat, reduced-sugar vanilla yogurt scoop of your favorite fruit, Splenda or Sweet-n-Low to taste (about 2 packets), Handful of Ice, Blend together and chill.

    The Hulk
    2 scoops vanilla, ½ tbsp sugar-free pistachio pudding mix, 1 mint leaf or a few drops peppermint extract (optional), 1 few drops green food coloring (optional), 8 oz cold water or low-fat milk , 3-5 ice cubes, Add all ingredients to blender, blend, and pour into cup. This tastes great without the mint so don't worry if you don't have it around. The shake is a light green even without the food coloring but if you want it green (like The Hulk!), you'll need a few drops.

    Tropical Fruit Freeze
    Mix one serving of strawberry according to directions. Then, add ¼ cup frozen, unsweetened peaches, ¼ cup pineapple, and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

    Thick Banana Protein Shake
    1 cup skim milk, 2 tsp. safflower oil, Several pieces of ice, 1 banana, 1 package of Carnation Instant Breakfast, (any flavor–strawberry, chocolate, cappuccino, French vanilla, chocolate malt), Mix together in blender until ice is completely crushed and mixed well.

    Tropical Pleasure
    8 oz water, ½ tsp pineapple extract, ½ tsp coconut extract, 1 tbsp heavy cream
    ½ frozen banana, 1 heaping scoop (1 oz) of Egg Protein, Stevia or Agave to taste (optional), 2-3 ice cubes (optional)



    Tropical Treat
    8 oz water, ½ banana (frozen), 2 tbsp low fat sour cream, 1 tsp coconut extract
    10-15 drops liquid stevia (optional), 1.5 oz. protein of choice (vanilla flavor)

    Two Berry Delight
    1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries, ½ cup raspberries, ½ cup water, 1 cup ice, 1 packet of sweetener, ½ cup milk, 1 cup orange juice vitamins or protein powder, Put all ingredients except ice in blender and blend until smooth. Add ice and blend to give it a frozen smoothie consistency

    Vanilla Banana Creamy
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 6-8 oz of water or whole (or 2%) milk, 6 ice cubes, 1 banana, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass.

    Vanilla Coffee Delight
    10-12 oz. low-fat milk, 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, ½ cup low-fat coffee flavored ice cream, Add all ingredients in blender. Blend and enjoy.

    Vanilla Nut
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼ cup raw organic oatmeal, 1 tbsp raw cashew butter, ½ tsp cinnamon

    Vanilla Shake
    ½ cup milk, skim, ¼ cup yogurt, plain, fat free, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, 4 ice cubes
    Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Vanilla Yogurt Smoothie
    1 cup plain, fat free yogurt, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, ¼ cup milk, skim, Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.

    Whey Egg Nog
    Mix one serving of vanilla according to directions. Then, add ½ tsp ground allspice, 1 graham cracker (4 small squares) and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

    Wild Berry Boost
    2 scoops vanilla, 8 raspberries, 4 strawberries, 15 blueberries, 16 ounces nonfat milk, ½ cup ice cubes

    Yogurt Smoothie
    Blend 1-2 scoops of Any Whey Protein into your favorite no added sugar smooth yogurt flavor and ½ cup milk.
  • drusilla126
    drusilla126 Posts: 478 Member
    So many protein powders out there are damn delicious. I haven't had one I don't like yet and I try a new one every time I need a new container. My favourite still has to be the first one though it was Cinnamon Roll or Cinnamon Bun from the MyoFusion probiotic line.
  • NarneyK
    NarneyK Posts: 264 Member
    One of my favorite things to add to oatmeal is peanut butter (and a few dark choc chips). Greatest winter breakfast and super delicious. I'm not a fan of protein powders/bars, the ones I've used make me bloat for some reason. And tasted absolutely horrible when added to oats that I had to toss it out.

    As far as smoothies, start with some skim milk (250ml), Greek yogurt (1 serve size), and your choice of fruits. Can't really go wrong. If it feels too thick, just add more milk. Use frozen fruit if you can so you don't have to use ice. Also try it with coconut milk for a tropical feel to help with the harsh winter :)