Good Meal Replacement Shake

phoebe4fitness
phoebe4fitness Posts: 12 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi guys!

Can anyone recommend a good meal replacement shake for me!
I don't want something that's just going to make me put on weight. It's only because i find it really hard in the morning to get breakfast together since I have to work.
Would just be much easier with a shake!

Thanks! :)

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  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Do you have a blender?
  • phoebe4fitness
    phoebe4fitness Posts: 12 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    Do you have a blender?

    Yep I do! :)
  • Bshmerlie
    Bshmerlie Posts: 1,026 Member
    I drink the Premier protein shakes from Costco. They are 30 grams of protein for only 160 calories.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    If you have trouble meeting protein goals - then look for a protein shake. If it's just one meal, a protien shake is fine. But, a protein shake is NOT the same thing as a meal replacement.

    With a blender you could make a smoothie. Protein powder, spinach, fruit & something for fat....like nut butter. You could even throw oats in there.
  • phoebe4fitness
    phoebe4fitness Posts: 12 Member
    Thank you guys for your advice. Really does help. :)
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  • atypicalsmith
    atypicalsmith Posts: 2,742 Member
    I add a 6 oz. yogurt, a banana and/or strawberries, and use almond milk to make my shake. I don't do it very often, and it is a lot of calories, but it takes hours before I'm hungry again.
  • emhunter
    emhunter Posts: 1,212 Member
    Metagenics has a good line of shakes. They are low carb and sugar if you care. The chocolate is pretty tasty too.
  • tjowens00
    tjowens00 Posts: 1 Member
    I used to always grab horrible things for breakfast on the way out the door (pop tart, toaster strudel,etc. ). Now I drink a shakeology shake each morning. It makes me feel great and keeps me full until lunch!
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    edited October 2015
    My favorite breakfast shake is from a recipe courtesy of Alan Aragon. This is a monster shake, very tasty and very filling (and the coffee helps get me going in the morning!):

    14 oz. cold or room-temp coffee
    1 frozen banana
    2 cups ice
    2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
    2 scoops chocolate protein powder
    1 oz. walnuts

    Place all ingredients in a blender and blend to desired consistency.

    Calories: 565
    Protein: 47g
    Carbs: 53g (Fiber 11g)
    Fat: 22g
    Sodium: 401mg
    Potassium: 1062 mg
  • phoebe4fitness
    phoebe4fitness Posts: 12 Member
    Thanks everyone! Really helps! :)
  • MondayJune22nd2015
    MondayJune22nd2015 Posts: 876 Member
    I use Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Vanilla Bean shake because it's a combination of a protein shake, a multivitamin & a probiotic, for women. It's cheaper to buy all of it in 1, than all 3 of those separately. I only buy it on sale & with a manufacturer & store coupons. So regularly for a 13 day supply, it'd cost about $18.00 but I'd wait until it was on sale for 1/2 price $9.00, then had a $2.00 manufacturer coupon & a $4.00 store coupon. So I'd be able to buy it for only $3.00 & save $15.00. I also often add coffee, to it.

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  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Remember that you'll likely get American brands suggested that aren't available here in Australia
  • phoebe4fitness
    phoebe4fitness Posts: 12 Member
    Do you think I could still get it but online? :)
    That one sounds pretty good!
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    phoebe4fitness wrote: »
    Hi guys!

    Can anyone recommend a good meal replacement shake for me!
    I don't want something that's just going to make me put on weight. It's only because i find it really hard in the morning to get breakfast together since I have to work.
    Would just be much easier with a shake!

    Thanks! :)

    Ya, I have smoothies for breakfast all summer long. Here's my original recipe:
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    Trying the lower calorie Just Great Stuff powdered peanut butter for the first time today:
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    I get the protein powders from iherb.com. The Just Great Stuff is available there too, and cheaper there than on Amazon, but I caught it on sale at a supermarket for even less. There's also non-chocolate flavored.

    Teeccino is an herbal coffee substitute. I brew coffee with half real coffee, half Teeccino. I get that from my food coop, but it's also available at teeccino.com, Amazon, and some supermarkets here.

  • phoebe4fitness
    phoebe4fitness Posts: 12 Member
    Thank you for your help! :)
  • marykate_1203
    marykate_1203 Posts: 164 Member
    edited October 2015
    I've had good luck with the advocare shakes. I feel so full after them, so I use half a pack.

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  • cmtigger
    cmtigger Posts: 1,450 Member
    Casein protein seems to keep my full longer. I use it in smoothies or protein fluff.
  • cmtigger
    cmtigger Posts: 1,450 Member
    edited October 2015
    catscats222 wrote: »
    buying something online can be pricey
    before going that route, see what your local stores like walmart have to offer and compare prices
    I agree to compare prices, but often it's cheaper because the online stores sell in higher volumes, with lower overhead.

    And you can find stuff that might be hard to find locally.
  • babbsisthebest
    babbsisthebest Posts: 18 Member
    1 cup soy milk
    1 cup frozen blueberries
    1 tbs ground flax seeds
    1 tbs peanut butter
    1tbsp old fashion oats
    Cinnamon sometimes

    Mix all ingredients in a blender and drink on the way to work. I stay full all morning.
  • Samantha21784
    Samantha21784 Posts: 16 Member
    I don't trust protein powders so I add Greek yogurt to my smoothies for some protein. This is my usual recipe:

    1 cup unsweetened almond coconut milk
    1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
    Handful of spinach or kale
    1 cup of fruit of your choice (mix and match)
    1 tbsp of cacao powder (makes anything taste good)
    1 tbsp ground flaxseed
    A few almonds for extra protein

    Comes out yummy and under 300 calories and keeps me satisfied until lunch. Also great for after a workout.
  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,724 Member

    I've done this one a couple times:

    1/2 cup almond milk (20 calories)
    1 banana - save about 1/4 to 1/2 of the banana to slice into the blended shake
    1/2 Apple
    Handful of kale (~25g)
    Handful of spinach (~35g)
    ~100 calories any protein powder
    Some spice for flavor - I use pumpkin pie spice
    About 30 calories honey

    Blend. I like it thick and just pour it in one of those 16 oz turn and lock top containers and eat it with a spoon. I don't mind that it doesn't have fat because 100% guaranteed my next meals will have enough for the day

    PS: using coffee as the liquid base, why didn't I think of that!

  • daniwilford
    daniwilford Posts: 1,030 Member
    I have real issues with true "meal replacement shakes", smoothies made with whole (intact with fiber) fruits, vegetables, grains, nut butters or seeds are something completely different. If smoothies work for you, great. But shakes made from a powder or liquid mixed with juice, milk or water as meal replacements have always been a no go for me. When replacing a meal or two with a shake, I would be ill in no time.
  • fi_b
    fi_b Posts: 121 Member
    Ok, so this lady is 100% trustworthy with your tastebuds! Have a look at this website for some delicious shake ideas for breakfast :) (PS her protein powders are amazing, the best tasting I've ever used and there are vegan options too)

    https://www.thehealthychef.com/category/recipes/

    Alternatively, here are some great breakfast options that you can prepare the night before and take with you to work. Similarly I've never had a failure with anything I've tried from the Lorna Jane kitchen.

    http://www.movenourishbelieve.com/category/recipes/

    Good luck!
  • MondayJune22nd2015
    MondayJune22nd2015 Posts: 876 Member
    edited October 2015
    daniwilford wrote: »
    I have real issues with true "meal replacement shakes", smoothies made with whole (intact with fiber) fruits, vegetables, grains, nut butters or seeds are something completely different. If smoothies work for you, great. But shakes made from a powder or liquid mixed with juice, milk or water as meal replacements have always been a no go for me. When replacing a meal or two with a shake, I would be ill in no time.

    I typically agree but since mine is also a vitamin & a probiotic, I use it; plus I dislike smoothies & this is as close as I can get, to having a milkshake daily; without actually having a milkshake daily. Also I explained in my above post, about how cost effective; this is for me. 13 meals, vitamins & a probiotic for approximately $3.00 total is only 0.23 daily.

    The only other time that I ever went on a "shake diet", was after I had my wisdom teeth removed & with complications (lockjaw), I couldn't consume solid food; for a week. I wasn't trying to lose weight then but this was before the days of Ensure being available. So I drank Slim Fast shakes & ate yogurt & baby food.
  • pembr0ke
    pembr0ke Posts: 54 Member
    Greek yogurt, milk, banana, peanut butter, vanilla essence, flaxseed and a few cubes of ice. High in protein, good fats and carbs. Made this exact shake this afternoon; very yummy!
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    phoebe4fitness wrote: »
    Do you think I could still get it but online? :)
    That one sounds pretty good!

    E-mail the company and see if they have shipped to Australia before. The reason I bring this up is because I lost $300 worth of products once that I ordered from America, because our stupid customs wouldn't let it through, it got seized and destroyed. They have a massive list of foods/supplements not allowed here :rage:

  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    This is probably one of the better shakes I've found here, it has the added pre and probiotics, plus sea greens.

    http://www.isowhey.com.au/products/shakes
  • phoebe4fitness
    phoebe4fitness Posts: 12 Member
    Wow! You guys are amazing! So many recipes and such healthful advice! I've screenshot all the recipes for me to try! Thank you everyone! Xx

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