Protein shakes...but I don't have a blender.

brimingus
brimingus Posts: 66 Member
edited November 2014 in Food and Nutrition
So protein suggestions? Bars, shakes, whatever. Or maybe simple food. I don't really eat breakfast so that's why I try and throw a protein shake in there. And I know NOTHING about nutrition or what protein options are out there as far as powder or ready-made goes.

I see a lot of recipes that needs blenders but that's just not an option for me.
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  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    what's the question?

    and why does it have to do anything with a blender? I own a blender- I never use it. I own 2 shaker cups with blender balls- I use one of the balls maybe once or twice a month.

    Are you asking if you should get different protein or what? I'm really confused.

    put your milk/water/almond milk/soy whatever in a mason jar.
    put scoop of protein.
    close lid.
    shake vigorously.
    drink.
    no plastic
    no lumps of protein.

    If you put the protein in first- and then the liquid- you'll get chunky protein drink- even with a blender ball.
  • PwrLftr82
    PwrLftr82 Posts: 945 Member
    If you want to go the protein powder route, a simple way is powder and milk or water (I like sweetened vanilla almond milk personally) in a shaker cup. I'm a fan of the blender, though, and like to add bananas and other fruit.

    Honestly, though, you can get those 23g protein from real food sources pretty easily--a 4 oz chicken breast, a pouch of tuna, etc.
  • brimingus
    brimingus Posts: 66 Member
    edited November 2014
    I'm definitely trying to stick more with the shake option for breakfast.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Put your protein powder in oatmeal? I wouldn't even bother with shakes without a blender... just buy one. There are some that cost less than $20 (granted, they won't blend everything perfectly, but it's good enough).
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    I drink protein powder mixed with either water or milk. Pour both in container with lid and shake. Then drink.

    This is the bottle I picked up from the grocery store for about $3:
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  • amcook4
    amcook4 Posts: 561 Member
    If the reason you don't have a blender is price, I see at least 2-3 blenders each visit to Goodwill. They might not be the newest and best, but they generally do blend for just a couple of bucks.

    If the reason is space, etc, then look into milk, oatmeal, blender cups, etc.
  • brimingus
    brimingus Posts: 66 Member
    The reason I don't own a blender is not price. I just recently started working out and being healthier. Buyer a blender at this point for me would be pointless because it will just be another thing I have to move out of my apartment and store when I leave for the Peace Corps.
  • PwrLftr82
    PwrLftr82 Posts: 945 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    If you put the protein in first- and then the liquid- you'll get chunky protein drink- even with a blender ball.

    WHAT?! I love you--you just gave me the secret of life! Seriously, I always put the protein in first and always have lumps!!! I will be adding protein second from now on.
  • JeffseekingV
    JeffseekingV Posts: 3,165 Member
    I buy protein drinks from Costco. Premier protein. No mixing, just drink
  • socalkay
    socalkay Posts: 746 Member
    I bought a Hamilton Beech Personal Blender from Walmart for $15.00 - works great for blending fresh fruit smoothies and protein shakes.
  • Lourdesong
    Lourdesong Posts: 1,492 Member
    If you want easy, go with bars. They're pricier than powders though, but powders are not as convenient.
    I eat a variety of protein bar brands. Quest is good but are kind of stupidly expensive even with their fake sale/discount, and not that easy to find (I purchase them online, and cringe every time I order them), Pure Protein bars are much less expensive and available at Wal Mart and elsewhere.
  • RavenLibra
    RavenLibra Posts: 1,737 Member
    MY only choice of Protein Supplement is Whey isolate sourced form New Zealand... (google the "why" for yourself. Protein "powder" (whey protein) can be added to a glass or cup and stirred with just water... or you can add milk, chocolate milk, heck.. try it with tequila... OR you can buy a "shaker cup" .. YOU can also add the powder to things like oatmeal... any baked goods you make yourself... WHY protein Powder.. it is a quck and easy supplement.. it digests and absorbs into the system quickly and aids in the repair of torn muscle fibers.. IT also helps you feel "full" longer and has shown to help increase muscle mass and reduce body fat... studies have also shown it to improve the body's insulin production important to type II diabetics... or folks that are "Pre-diabetic" of course if you are getting enough protein there's NO reason to add protein supplements... it's a choice... NOT a requirement.
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  • brimingus
    brimingus Posts: 66 Member
    RavenLibra wrote: »
    MY only choice of Protein Supplement is Whey isolate sourced form New Zealand... (google the "why" for yourself. Protein "powder" (whey protein) can be added to a glass or cup and stirred with just water... or you can add milk, chocolate milk, heck.. try it with tequila... OR you can buy a "shaker cup" .. YOU can also add the powder to things like oatmeal... any baked goods you make yourself... WHY protein Powder.. it is a quck and easy supplement.. it digests and absorbs into the system quickly and aids in the repair of torn muscle fibers.. IT also helps you feel "full" longer and has shown to help increase muscle mass and reduce body fat... studies have also shown it to improve the body's insulin production important to type II diabetics... or folks that are "Pre-diabetic" of course if you are getting enough protein there's NO reason to add protein supplements... it's a choice... NOT a requirement.

    This was super helpful! Thank you! I'm definitely not getting enough protein and I want to try and change that but can't necessarily always EAT more protein. I'm trying to get in the habit of shakes/powders because where I'm going, I'm going to need to be innovative on where I can get my protein. (No refrigeration, no running water, no electricity, and meat is for "rich" people).
  • bigblues11
    bigblues11 Posts: 203 Member
    JeffseekingV wrote: »
    I buy protein drinks from Costco. Premier protein. No mixing, just drink

    ^^This...I live by these shakes!!
  • AskTracyAnnK28
    AskTracyAnnK28 Posts: 2,817 Member
    edited November 2014
    Can't you just go to Walmart and pick up a blender? They're not expensive.

    ETA: sorry - I didn't see your post about going off the grid. My bad!
  • brimingus
    brimingus Posts: 66 Member
    edited November 2014
    Haha. It's pretty easy for me to see that most people don't READ before they post! Please see my above comment about the fact that I'm leaving the country and a blender will be pointless! It is NOT an option! Where I'm going, there isn't even electricity. :)
  • vamaena
    vamaena Posts: 217 Member
    JeffseekingV wrote: »
    I buy protein drinks from Costco. Premier protein. No mixing, just drink

    I love those drinks! They remind me of milkshakes.

    OP, I understand that you can't get a blender and that's cool. If you have a Costco membership, these premade shakes are awesome. I've seen them in chocolate and vanilla.
  • TossaBeanBag
    TossaBeanBag Posts: 458 Member
    brimingus wrote: »
    Haha. It's pretty easy for me to see that most people don't READ before they post! Please see my above comment about the fact that I'm leaving the country and a blender will be pointless! It is NOT an option! Where I'm going, there isn't even electricity. :)

    Well, then, if you are going tribal for a long, long time, then just kill whatever flies, swims, or crawls. Grubs are decent. If you're just going for a while, like camping, then protein shaker, some pure protein bars, maybe.
  • JeffseekingV
    JeffseekingV Posts: 3,165 Member
    She is saying that she doesn't want to buy a blender because she's moving out of the country and doesn't want another thing to put into storage.
  • brimingus
    brimingus Posts: 66 Member
    edited November 2014
    JeffseekingV wrote: »
    She is saying that she doesn't want to buy a blender because she's moving out of the country and doesn't want another thing to put into storage.

    Thanks! I'm moving to West Africa. If I find good powder/shake/bar now, it would be really great. Might be able to take some with me.
  • TossaBeanBag
    TossaBeanBag Posts: 458 Member
    JeffseekingV wrote: »
    She is saying that she doesn't want to buy a blender because she's moving out of the country and doesn't want another thing to put into storage.

    Oh, sorry. It sounds complicated; too complicated for me. I am out of suggestions.
  • JeffseekingV
    JeffseekingV Posts: 3,165 Member
    I give you props for doing a PC stint to Africa right now. With the Ebola scare going on.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    brimingus wrote: »
    JeffseekingV wrote: »
    She is saying that she doesn't want to buy a blender because she's moving out of the country and doesn't want another thing to put into storage.

    Thanks! I'm moving to West Africa. If I find good powder/shake/bar now, it would be really great. Might be able to take some with me.
    Powder would be easiest to take with you because it's light weight and you can get it on an airplane. There are also several places that will buy and ship, although I'm not sure if they'll sell and ship to Africa (friends or parents could have it sent to them and then ship it to you directly). Again, powder would be best for that because it's so lightweight.
  • brimingus
    brimingus Posts: 66 Member
    JeffseekingV: I'm actually really excited! I'm going to Burkina Faso. No Ebola, but they just had a huge revolution and overthrew their president. ;)
    auddii wrote: »
    brimingus wrote: »
    JeffseekingV wrote: »
    She is saying that she doesn't want to buy a blender because she's moving out of the country and doesn't want another thing to put into storage.

    Thanks! I'm moving to West Africa. If I find good powder/shake/bar now, it would be really great. Might be able to take some with me.
    Powder would be easiest to take with you because it's light weight and you can get it on an airplane. There are also several places that will buy and ship, although I'm not sure if they'll sell and ship to Africa (friends or parents could have it sent to them and then ship it to you directly). Again, powder would be best for that because it's so lightweight.

    So, powder. Ok I can work with that! :) Any suggestions of where or what kind?
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    lol also discovered the secret of water first. makes a big difference. though some will still mix well regardless
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    There's a ton of different kinds of protein powder. I like some of the more expensive stuff, but it's super tasty, called Trutein. I've also tried optimum nutrition that I like, but doesn't taste as good as the trutein. I've also had body something that they sell at walmart. When I first had it, I thought it was really good. It was my introduction to protein powder, so I hadn't had anything that tasted better than that. I had a sip of a friends (unfortunately, I don't remember what it was), and it was horrible.

    I tend to like chocolate/peanut butter flavors, but a lot of that will be personal preference. I like bodybuilding.com because they sell a lot of different kinds of protein, and all the flavors have taste ratings. You might find it cheap elsewhere, but it's a good source of info, and not that expensive compared to other places. Places like walmart, costco, sams will likely have the cheapest but have a limited selection.
  • jaquelynny
    jaquelynny Posts: 94 Member
    mhp makes protein pudding, i hear its good. check it out
  • jaquelynny
    jaquelynny Posts: 94 Member
    oh and truitein sells the protein puddin to make it yourself also
  • brimingus
    brimingus Posts: 66 Member
    Awesome!!! Thanks so much! I'm definitely going to check out bodybuilding.com!

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