Protein Shakes/Smoothies for Breakfast. Any yummy rec's?
modifyinglife
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I'd like to replace breakfast for a quick protein shakes or smoothies. Can you guys point me in the right direction to something heathy and yummy? Or give me some good recipes? Thanks =]
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it all depends on what you like....
1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or fruit flavored)
1 cup skim milk
1/2 cup fruit (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, etc)
ground up Oats if you can stomach them (they are an acquired taste in a shake)
add ice to create desired thickness
you can also go with
1 scoop protein powder - chocolate
1 cup skim milk
1-2 tbsp of natural peanut butter
ground oats
ice
(this one is great for some people...others not so much)
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Hi!
I use a great protein powder called ISOPUR (you can find it in GNC, but the Vitamin Store has it cheaper, it's a huge container, but totally worth it.) I'll use only 1 scoop (25grams of protein) instead of the 2 scoops and add half skim milk and half water (about 8-10oz total). I've added peanut butter, strawberry, bananas, blueberries.... basically anything I felt like. The powder also comes in different flavors, but I've always bought the chocolate.
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lol! I just posted one that is amazing! Here it is:
Strawberry Protein Shake...It's amazing!!
1 Premium Nutrition High Protein Vanilla Shake 11oz
2 fresh strawberries
1/2 cup Arctic Zero Strawberry Banana ice cream
Put ingredients in blender and enjoy!
Only 213 calories, 3 fat grams, 17 carbs, 3 fiber, and 34 g protein!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
I found a recipe for a wonderful antioxidant rich shake.
1 scoop Protein Powder (I use EAS 100% Whey Protein, Vanilla)
1/2 c Blueberries
1/2 c Rasberries
1/2 Banana
3/4 c Skim Milk
Cinnamon to taste.
Ice Cubes if desired.
It tastes wonderful. Sometimes I omit the berries and use a whole banana and then add cocoa instead of cinnamon. It works wonders for those chocolate cravings.0 -
I do protein shakes some times, but you can just add fruits, and milk with ice and you have a shake. Like someone said if you can stomach oats add some also
2 tbs almond butter
1 banana
water/milk
papaya
almond butter
almond milk
oats
strawberries
water/milk
I basically just use what ever is in the fridge and the counter at the time.0 -
Saw this one. Liked it.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/197719-amazing-recipe-i-just-have-to-share0 -
I used to do a chocolate powder with a little milk, peanut butter, ice and a banana, but my son prefers the vanilla powder with the same.0
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This is a smoothie, not a protein shake, although I'm sure you could add protein powder to it.
Spinach Energy Smoothie
1/2 cup cold water
1 large handfull of baby spinach
1 banana
1/4 cup of strawberry slices (I use frozen strawberries)
Blend it all up until it's smooth! Sounds strange, but you pretty much just taste the fruit. It is a great way to sneak some more green veggies in to your diet.0 -
I blogged about this a few weeks ago.
My standard recipe for 2 smoothies is:
1/2 c plain non-fat yogurt (you can skip the yogurt and just add more milk if you want)
1 c "milk" (skim/soy/almond)
1 small or medium frozen banana **makes it smooth and adds texture and sweetness, but you can skip if you want**
2 tsp. flax seed
2 scoops vanilla protein powder**I stick to vanilla b/c it is more versatile and you can always add cocoa if you want chocolate or create a "fruit" version w/real fruit or nectar**
6-8 ice cubes or to desired frozen texture
To customize that you can add any of the following. And while I don’t recommend you use them all at once, the peanut butter/coffee/cocoa combo is one of my favorites. It does pack a punch calorically, but I guarantee you will be full for the morning!
Berries
Peanut butter
Coffee (1/2 c brewed, but decrease your milk by same amount, OR I often just use a tsp. of finely ground coffee, but NOT instant)
Cocoa powder
1/4 c pumpkin and some pumpkin pie spice (pumpkin Pie smoothie)
Juice from 2 freshly squeezed limes (tastes like frozen key lime pie)
Skip the milk and use 1/2 cup of "nectar" instead like mango or guava
I’ll also occasionally use coconut water instead of milk if I am going for a “tropical” flavored smoothie: I made one from protein powder, passion fruit coconut water, and yogurt yesterday. It was yummy!0 -
Thanks! Keep em coming in lol I see a few I want to try already =]
Where can I find almond butter? Whole Foods?0 -
Whatever you decide, just be careful of calories. I was drinking a protein shake in the mornings thinking I was doing a good thing and it ended up to be a whopping 400 calories! Admittedly, I was making it with raw milk, but only one cup.0
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Use the Adkins Protein Shake Vanailla with 1 net carb0
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You have me so ready to go to market RIGHT NOW! I love the variety0
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Did it keep you full until lunch time?0
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Whatever you decide, just be careful of calories. I was drinking a protein shake in the mornings thinking I was doing a good thing and it ended up to be a whopping 400 calories! Admittedly, I was making it with raw milk, but only one cup.
Did it keep you full until lunch time?0 -
Body By Vi - their shakes are so good by themselves or you can get flavor packs or add in frozen fruit. Go to emilyrobertsfitness.bodybyvi.com. I just started using these shakes. Best tasting ones I've tried so far.0
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I have the same protein shake every am after my wo as breakfast...... 1 scoop whey protein (20g), 3/4 cup skim milk and 1/3 package yoplait smoothie mix.... ends up being approx 260 cal, 31g protein!
It does NOT keep my full until lunch (i drink it at 5:45am), but I also eat at 9ish and that meal will have at min 15g protein..... and lunch is usually around 12:30......0 -
Can protein shakes keep you full? Or is that why w add the ground oats?0
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Can protein shakes keep you full? Or is that why w add the ground oats?
the oats will help. so will ice. for me anyway the thicker the shake is the fuller i feel. somehow it tricks my mind into thinking i'm full, but remember you still want to eat 5-6 small meals a day
i wouldn't recommend having a shake at 7am and then not eating again until noon.0 -
Can protein shakes keep you full? Or is that why w add the ground oats?
the oats will help. so will ice. for me anyway the thicker the shake is the fuller i feel. somehow it tricks my mind into thinking i'm full, but remember you still want to eat 5-6 small meals a day
i wouldn't recommend having a shake at 7am and then not eating again until noon.
ok cool and do I grind the oats myself or is something I get from the store?
This might sound crazy buttttt [lol] what if i cooked the oats first then added them to the shake and blended it all up. Would that be nasty?0 -
These are good idea's! I am so lazy, I just get the Yoplait Smoothies and add milk and protein if needed. I will have to try these.
Good Topic!!0 -
I buy a 2kg bag of frozen fruit for 10$. It is packed with strawberries/melon/peach/grapes. I put some of those in the blender with milk and protein powder. It makes a delicious thick and cold smoothie. Beautiful stuff.
I also freeze my own bananas since they are so cheap too, and sometimes I add yogurt if I have some.0 -
I made one today and it was pretty yummy.
1 banana
1 c. strawberries
1 c. milk (I used 1%)
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Extreme Chocolate protein powder0 -
Can protein shakes keep you full? Or is that why w add the ground oats?
the oats will help. so will ice. for me anyway the thicker the shake is the fuller i feel. somehow it tricks my mind into thinking i'm full, but remember you still want to eat 5-6 small meals a day
i wouldn't recommend having a shake at 7am and then not eating again until noon.
ok cool and do I grind the oats myself or is something I get from the store?
This might sound crazy buttttt [lol] what if i cooked the oats first then added them to the shake and blended it all up. Would that be nasty?
you can grind them in a coffee grinder
or yes you can cook them first and just put them in the blender. it is an acquired taste like i said. it will make the shake a bit gritty
yogurt is another good thing you can add to thicken up a shake. Liberte makes some high protein yogurt that i really like.0 -
1 scoop of body fortress cookies n cream protein
5-6 frozen strawberries
1/4 cup of plain nonfat greek yogurt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 banana
1 tbsp organic honey
2 tbsp ground flax seeds.
add water for a smooth blend.
You can also sub the banana for frozen blueberries or raspberries.0 -
I don't do anything all that exciting, but here goes:
8 oz skim milk
1 scoop (34 g) Pure Protein Vanilla Creme protein powder
1 cup frozen berries(you can use fresh, but frozen makes it really thick, like a milkshake)
Calories:290
Protein: 35g
Carbs: 31g
Fat: 4g
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I drink chocolate Shakeology every day. I make it with 1 cup unsweetened Almond Breeze chocolate almond milk in my shaker cup and then let it sit in the refrigerator until it gets really cold and thick. Tastes like a double chocolate milkshake for only 185 calories.
Sharon0 -
thanks guys!0
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