Protein so good feels like your cheating!

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  • umayster
    umayster Posts: 651 Member
    biodigit wrote: »
    I actually hardly take any whey protein anymore. I'm able to satisfy my protein intake via consuming whole foods/meat.

    Did you change due to concerns with whey?
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    well there's only one kind of protein when you are actually cheating
  • V_Keto_V
    V_Keto_V Posts: 342 Member
    Hornsby wrote: »
    Dymatize Iso-100 gourmet chocolate is my favorite tasting protein. My shakes have so much peanut butter in them though that the flavor doesn't matter all that much...lol.
    Fudge brownie FTW. They also have some blueberry flavored one that was pretty good
    True protein makes a grass fed whey isolate that tastes pretty clean as well
  • newlife0202
    newlife0202 Posts: 36 Member
    amillenium wrote: »
    newlife0202 wrote: »
    Right on, thanks guys I appreciate the replys. I used Isopure back in the days and no lie, its amazing. It costs a lot though for how many servings you get and if your like me consuming 2 to 3 shakes a day its going to add up. Best thing about isopure is no water needed for full flavor! So as for you guys saying you would rather get all your protein intake through whole foods I commend you, I try to do the same but my job and schedule makes it difficult to get over 200grams a day. I try my best though. I really need zo try quest powders to bake with and such.

    I use ON for shakes and I bake with Quest-- I think it bakes better than most others I have tried. I've used the vanilla for various muffin recipes but then got the unflavored kind and made a zucchini pizza crust...amazing and tons of protein! I like it for shakes too but honestly, it's just too expensive for me to go "all in" on Quest brand.

    Yeah quest is abit expensive. Have you made protein doughnuts? i really been craving doughnuts while cutting and I think those would help. Zuchinna pizza sounds amazing! Recipe pleasee!
  • amillenium
    amillenium Posts: 281 Member
    No I haven't tried those but they sound really good...I am big on muffins because I can store them in the freezer and grab and go for work. The last ones I tried were pumpkin and they are sort of a combination between pumpkin pie and a muffin which I think is awesome!

    I cant find it in MFP recipes so I must not have saved it as a recipe...
    I took this recipe below and modified it: Used egg white, a little less zucchini, quest baking mix instead of almond meal and plenty of seasonings. I did use their baking technique of flipping it over so that both sides were crisp before I topped it. I used non-stick foil over my pizza pan to make it easy to flip.


    http://www.oatmealwithafork.com/2012/08/28/zucchini-pizza-crust-and-wiaw/
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    edited August 2015
    morkiemama wrote: »
    amusedmonkey wrote: »
    morkiemama wrote: »
    I used to be all about ON, but I recently switched to Cellucor and I really love it. I have only tried the mint chocolate chip flavor so far. It mixes better than ON and is tasty enough where I drink it with just plain ol’ 6oz of water! :)

    I tried their cookies and cream and was one of the worst I tasted. Too sweet, and if you want to dilute the sweetness away it turns into something akin to sugar and water. It's very thin. The sweetener has a lasting aftertaste that overwhelms the barely there cream taste, and the cookie bits sink to the bottom. Those that don't you just swallow. They're too small to have a recognizable taste. That's a good thing though, because if you try scoop and chew them from the bottom, they have this horrible chemical taste. This was one of the powders I mentioned earlier to which I had a comical reaction. Wish someone took a video of my face. I would have gone viral.

    Good to know! :)

    There are disgusting flavors everywhere in protein-ville. Some people love’em and other people hate’em. Even ON had some flavors I didn't care for.

    Just attempted to salvage my dusty cookies and cream protein powder. After adding a bit of xanthan gum and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream it's actually not bad now. The extra creaminess and thickness makes the sweetness pleasant and the cookie bits just float throughout like they should -- if you want a 350 calorie shake that is.
  • cindyangotti
    cindyangotti Posts: 294 Member
    Quest taste okay but it's super thick and super sweet. You will need to put a lot more liquid into than it calls for.
  • LeslieB042812
    LeslieB042812 Posts: 1,799 Member
    amillenium wrote: »
    No I haven't tried those but they sound really good...I am big on muffins because I can store them in the freezer and grab and go for work. The last ones I tried were pumpkin and they are sort of a combination between pumpkin pie and a muffin which I think is awesome!

    I cant find it in MFP recipes so I must not have saved it as a recipe...
    I took this recipe below and modified it: Used egg white, a little less zucchini, quest baking mix instead of almond meal and plenty of seasonings. I did use their baking technique of flipping it over so that both sides were crisp before I topped it. I used non-stick foil over my pizza pan to make it easy to flip.


    http://www.oatmealwithafork.com/2012/08/28/zucchini-pizza-crust-and-wiaw/

    Mmmm, pumpkin pie muffins sound awesome! Do you have a recipe for those? And, the zucchini crust looks great. Thanks for sharing!
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    ON cake batter in Greek yogurt.

    Looking at the caramel to replace the brown sugar in my oatmeal now and then.
  • erimethia_fekre
    erimethia_fekre Posts: 317 Member
    I mix a scoop of ON's Protein Energy mocha cappuccino flavor with a scoop of Nectar cappuccino flavor. Depends on if you like coffee or not. I put most other proteins in my oatmeal
  • desiresdestiny
    desiresdestiny Posts: 175 Member
    Quest bars- chocolate chip cookie dough, smores and chocolate brownie
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  • jmule24
    jmule24 Posts: 1,382 Member
    MTS - Cookies n' Cream is by far the best protein powder I've had.

    I've been using Myprotein Impact Whey - Chocolate Mint for a bit now and it's awesome and the price is awesome as well!
  • amillenium
    amillenium Posts: 281 Member
    LeslieB042812 wrote: »
    amillenium wrote: »
    No I haven't tried those but they sound really good...I am big on muffins because I can store them in the freezer and grab and go for work. The last ones I tried were pumpkin and they are sort of a combination between pumpkin pie and a muffin which I think is awesome!

    I cant find it in MFP recipes so I must not have saved it as a recipe...
    I took this recipe below and modified it: Used egg white, a little less zucchini, quest baking mix instead of almond meal and plenty of seasonings. I did use their baking technique of flipping it over so that both sides were crisp before I topped it. I used non-stick foil over my pizza pan to make it easy to flip.


    http://www.oatmealwithafork.com/2012/08/28/zucchini-pizza-crust-and-wiaw/

    Mmmm, pumpkin pie muffins sound awesome! Do you have a recipe for those? And, the zucchini crust looks great. Thanks for sharing!

    @LeslieB042812

    http://proteinpow.com/2014/09/pumpkin-pie-protein-bread.html

    I used this recipe but used PB2 instead of buckwheat flour and I think I used regular ole brown sugar instead of coconut sugar (cause I didn't have any) and made them as muffins. They were delicious and creamy and not too bad for ya!
  • Farahworld
    Farahworld Posts: 41 Member
    edited August 2015
    I bought a new protein yesterday from GNC
    It's called iso-100 hydrolyzed whey protein it's isolated and lactose free I bought the vanilla flavor and this is by far the most delicious protein supplement I ever tried!
    But I never drink the protein alone I always mix it with strawberry and banana, bribery and milk!
  • ebbingfat
    ebbingfat Posts: 117 Member
    The Gold Standard chocolate mint flavored protein is mighty good. I've got a tub of the mocha flavor sitting in my kitchen waiting to be opened too. I haven't tried the mocha flavor yet, but I have very high hopes.
  • mlturner08
    mlturner08 Posts: 199 Member
    newlife0202 wrote: »
    Hornsby wrote: »
    Dymatize Iso-100 gourmet chocolate is my favorite tasting protein. My shakes have so much peanut butter in them though that the flavor doesn't matter all that much...lol.
    I hear good things about this brand. I love Pb in my shakes but its a *kitten* to clean (excuse my language)


    Have you ever tried PB2 powdered peanut butter? It's amazing and no mess lol you can find it at Walmart, Amazon and I saw it at GNC the other day too. It taste great in my shakeology and I would imagine in anything else.
  • nickatine
    nickatine Posts: 451 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    I like the quest powder too but it's expensive.
    Same here ived consumed 5 tubs of the stuff and I can't justify the price anymore, so now I'm using cellucor which is about 20 dollars cheaper.
  • LeslieB042812
    LeslieB042812 Posts: 1,799 Member
    amillenium wrote: »
    LeslieB042812 wrote: »
    amillenium wrote: »
    No I haven't tried those but they sound really good...I am big on muffins because I can store them in the freezer and grab and go for work. The last ones I tried were pumpkin and they are sort of a combination between pumpkin pie and a muffin which I think is awesome!

    I cant find it in MFP recipes so I must not have saved it as a recipe...
    I took this recipe below and modified it: Used egg white, a little less zucchini, quest baking mix instead of almond meal and plenty of seasonings. I did use their baking technique of flipping it over so that both sides were crisp before I topped it. I used non-stick foil over my pizza pan to make it easy to flip.


    http://www.oatmealwithafork.com/2012/08/28/zucchini-pizza-crust-and-wiaw/

    Mmmm, pumpkin pie muffins sound awesome! Do you have a recipe for those? And, the zucchini crust looks great. Thanks for sharing!

    @LeslieB042812

    http://proteinpow.com/2014/09/pumpkin-pie-protein-bread.html

    I used this recipe but used PB2 instead of buckwheat flour and I think I used regular ole brown sugar instead of coconut sugar (cause I didn't have any) and made them as muffins. They were delicious and creamy and not too bad for ya!

    Thanks for the recipe--Can't wait to try them!
  • AndreaLouLou
    AndreaLouLou Posts: 16 Member
    Fat free cottage cheese with pineapple and chicken. Always fills me up. Grape nuts are good too for breakfast.
  • newlife0202
    newlife0202 Posts: 36 Member
    mlturner08 wrote: »
    newlife0202 wrote: »
    Hornsby wrote: »
    Dymatize Iso-100 gourmet chocolate is my favorite tasting protein. My shakes have so much peanut butter in them though that the flavor doesn't matter all that much...lol.
    I hear good things about this brand. I love Pb in my shakes but its a *kitten* to clean (excuse my language)


    Have you ever tried PB2 powdered peanut butter? It's amazing and no mess lol you can find it at Walmart, Amazon and I saw it at GNC the other day too. It taste great in my shakeology and I would imagine in anything else.

    Nope never tried but def going too now. Im obsessed with pb.
  • newlife0202
    newlife0202 Posts: 36 Member
    ebbingfat wrote: »
    The Gold Standard chocolate mint flavored protein is mighty good. I've got a tub of the mocha flavor sitting in my kitchen waiting to be opened too. I haven't tried the mocha flavor yet, but I have very high hopes.

    ON mint chocolate my favorite. I would mix it with starbucks instant iced coffee mix and skim milk. Protein packed iced coffee!
  • SteffieSunshine
    SteffieSunshine Posts: 61 Member
    MusclePharm is currently being sued for misrepresenting the amount of protein in their powder.

    http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexmorrell/2015/03/12/lawsuits-say-protein-powders-lack-protein-ripping-off-athletes/
  • newlife0202
    newlife0202 Posts: 36 Member
    SteffieSunshine wrote: »
    MusclePharm is currently being sued for misrepresenting the amount of protein in their powder.

    http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexmorrell/2015/03/12/lawsuits-say-protein-powders-lack-protein-ripping-off-athletes/

    Whoa thnx for the heads up!
  • LeslieB042812
    LeslieB042812 Posts: 1,799 Member
    SteffieSunshine wrote: »
    MusclePharm is currently being sued for misrepresenting the amount of protein in their powder.

    http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexmorrell/2015/03/12/lawsuits-say-protein-powders-lack-protein-ripping-off-athletes/

    Wow! That's shocking! I wonder how we can know which ones are truly providing the protein they claim they are?
  • yellowantphil
    yellowantphil Posts: 787 Member
    LeslieB042812 wrote: »
    SteffieSunshine wrote: »
    MusclePharm is currently being sued for misrepresenting the amount of protein in their powder.

    http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexmorrell/2015/03/12/lawsuits-say-protein-powders-lack-protein-ripping-off-athletes/

    Wow! That's shocking! I wonder how we can know which ones are truly providing the protein they claim they are?

    Short of lab analysis, you have to find a manufacturer that claims not to do it, and hope that it’s true. There’s a section on protein spiking in the product description for Pro JYM. Pro JYM claims not to do it. So does Dymatize. I don’t know about other brands.

    If a protein powder lists extra amino acids in the ingredients, I’d avoid it.
  • Tedebearduff
    Tedebearduff Posts: 1,155 Member
    newlife0202 wrote: »
    Ive always been a Optimum Nutrition guy, low cost, low carb, tons of servings. I recently ran out and decided to try something new for a change. Employee referred me to Muscle Pharm combat birthday cake flavor. I mixed one scoop, cup of milk, loads of ice. The result is amazing. Best tasting hands down and fits nicely into my macros. I think its better than Bsn Syntha 6, I would recommend to anyone dieting that has a sweet tooth, tasted better than a milkshake from restaurants.

    My question is, whats your favorite protein when it comes to taste? (Pricing not a factor)

    Mutant Pro 100 series is hands down the best tasting line of proteins!
  • LeslieB042812
    LeslieB042812 Posts: 1,799 Member
    yellowantphil wrote: »
    LeslieB042812 wrote: »
    SteffieSunshine wrote: »
    MusclePharm is currently being sued for misrepresenting the amount of protein in their powder.

    http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexmorrell/2015/03/12/lawsuits-say-protein-powders-lack-protein-ripping-off-athletes/

    Wow! That's shocking! I wonder how we can know which ones are truly providing the protein they claim they are?

    Short of lab analysis, you have to find a manufacturer that claims not to do it, and hope that it’s true. There’s a section on protein spiking in the product description for Pro JYM. Pro JYM claims not to do it. So does Dymatize. I don’t know about other brands.

    If a protein powder lists extra amino acids in the ingredients, I’d avoid it.

    Thanks!
  • AlinaRose17
    AlinaRose17 Posts: 92 Member
    For taste, it would be Smores ProJym without a second thought, and I have tried many different kinds. For the health benefit and purity relative to taste, however, I would say Dymatize Iso-100. The Cinnamon Bun flavor is great in the morning. Third, would be Snickerdoodle flavored Premium Select from Physique Enhancing Sciences (PES).
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    SteffieSunshine wrote: »
    MusclePharm is currently being sued for misrepresenting the amount of protein in their powder.

    http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexmorrell/2015/03/12/lawsuits-say-protein-powders-lack-protein-ripping-off-athletes/

    To be specific, it's the Arnold Series Iron Mass product that's the subject of the lawsuit, not Combat Powder.

    Here's a pretty good source that measures products according to their actual protein content > LabDoor.

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