Protein shakes

BrighterFuture2013
BrighterFuture2013 Posts: 10 Member
edited November 26 in Food and Nutrition
I am going to start my protein shakes again for meal replacements anyone got good shake recipes so i dont get board with just the chocolate flavor it has??

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Shakes will always be more boring than real food. If you need protein shakes to get enough protein, you'll just have to suck it up (pun partly intended).
  • steph2strong
    steph2strong Posts: 426 Member
    kommodevaran wrote: »
    Shakes will always be more boring than real food. If you need protein shakes to get enough protein, you'll just have to suck it up (pun partly intended).

    I disagree with this. I love my shakes, I actually crave them as snacks. I make them in my Vitamix. Right now I'm making this one a lot- ice, 1/2 frozen banana, 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1/8 tsp maple extract, 1/2 cup unsweetend vanilla almond milk, 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder, 2 tbsp of stevia. The shake is just under 300 calories. I blend for a few minutes until no ice granules are left so it's silky smooth like a wendy's frosty. It makes almost 40 oz!! which really fills you up. Way more filling, way less sugar and fat, and way more protein than a 1 cup portion of ice cream that would have equivalent calories. My husband actually asks me to make these for dessert now instead of junk.

    I also make one with frozen mango and a different one with pumpkin puree.
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    kommodevaran wrote: »
    Shakes will always be more boring than real food. If you need protein shakes to get enough protein, you'll just have to suck it up (pun partly intended).

    I disagree with this as well. I've been drinking protein shakes for years now inbetween my meals at work and haven't gotten bored with them yet. I rotate the flavored drinks that I have.
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    fernt21 wrote: »
    kommodevaran wrote: »
    Shakes will always be more boring than real food. If you need protein shakes to get enough protein, you'll just have to suck it up (pun partly intended).

    I disagree with this. I love my shakes, I actually crave them as snacks. I make them in my Vitamix. Right now I'm making this one a lot- ice, 1/2 frozen banana, 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1/8 tsp maple extract, 1/2 cup unsweetend vanilla almond milk, 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder, 2 tbsp of stevia. The shake is just under 300 calories. I blend for a few minutes until no ice granules are left so it's silky smooth like a wendy's frosty. It makes almost 40 oz!! which really fills you up. Way more filling, way less sugar and fat, and way more protein than a 1 cup portion of ice cream that would have equivalent calories. My husband actually asks me to make these for dessert now instead of junk.

    I also make one with frozen mango and a different one with pumpkin puree.

    mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......................
  • booboo68
    booboo68 Posts: 302 Member
    edited November 2015
    Another thing you can do is put some food flavoring in that you can buy in the baking aisle. I have used the following food flavors to my chocolate shake with success: Banana, mint, coconut (mmmm love the coconut) almond and then I've also just added plain cinnamon to the chocolate shake and it's really good that way!
  • nickatine
    nickatine Posts: 451 Member
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    Eileen_S wrote: »
    kommodevaran wrote: »
    Shakes will always be more boring than real food. If you need protein shakes to get enough protein, you'll just have to suck it up (pun partly intended).

    I disagree with this as well. I've been drinking protein shakes for years now inbetween my meals at work and haven't gotten bored with them yet. I rotate the flavored drinks that I have.
    I disagree aswell I look forward to my morning shake, the flavor possibility are endless with different frozen fruits and nut butters, and different flavored proteins.
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    booboo68 wrote: »
    Another thing you can do is put some food flavoring in that you can buy in the baking aisle. I have used the following food flavors to my chocolate shake with success: Banana, mint, coconut (mmmm love the coconut) almond and then I've also just added plain cinnamon to the chocolate shake and it's really good that way!

    Never thought of adding cinnamon in with chocolate but I'll have to try it. I add Pb2 to my shakes for more flavor.
  • ki4eld
    ki4eld Posts: 1,213 Member
    I sometimes add a drop or two of coconut extract to my chocolate Muscle Milk. Liquid Mounds bar! Maple and cinnamon are good too.
  • domaha28
    domaha28 Posts: 16 Member
    I find my protein shakes fill me up nicely. It also leaves me extra calories for my midmorning snack if I need it. I am a chocolate fanatic so it satisfies my chocolate craving as well. :wink:
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  • JewellGymJunkie
    JewellGymJunkie Posts: 1 Member
    BrighterFuture2013 wrote: »
    I am going to start my protein shakes again for meal replacements anyone got good shake recipes so i dont get board with just the chocolate flavor it has??

    I create my whey powder into a smoothie with kale, baby spinach, frozen blueberries, banana, flax seeds and 1 weet-bix. It has many ingredients and is therefore very filling so I have my protein shake after my workout in the morning and usually don't have my next meal until late afternoon. Hope this helps
  • MommyL2015
    MommyL2015 Posts: 1,411 Member
    Eileen_S wrote: »
    booboo68 wrote: »
    Another thing you can do is put some food flavoring in that you can buy in the baking aisle. I have used the following food flavors to my chocolate shake with success: Banana, mint, coconut (mmmm love the coconut) almond and then I've also just added plain cinnamon to the chocolate shake and it's really good that way!

    Never thought of adding cinnamon in with chocolate but I'll have to try it. I add Pb2 to my shakes for more flavor.

    I have a cinnabun flavored protein and mix about 2 tablespoons into some water and heat it up, then add a little milk and a 1/2 tablespoon of baking chocolate. Makes a really tasty hot chocolate drink. Yum!
  • Equus5374
    Equus5374 Posts: 462 Member
    I do something a little different with protein powder; I usually use chocolate, so I mix it in with Greek yogurt, usually vanilla or plain. It takes a while to mix but the result is something that looks (and tastes!) like chocolate mousse. Then I put fresh berries or whatever into it. It's awesome and very protein packed.
  • Michael190lbs
    Michael190lbs Posts: 1,510 Member
    I drink chocolate with Peanut butter most mornings unless I know I will hit 150 grams of protein 100% for the day as insurance.
  • BrighterFuture2013
    BrighterFuture2013 Posts: 10 Member
    Noce thanks guys definitely gave me great ideas im going to try
  • tracieknits
    tracieknits Posts: 7 Member
    What flavors/brands of protein powders do you like best?
  • 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!
  • MommyL2015
    MommyL2015 Posts: 1,411 Member
    If you like cheesecake, try a vanilla protein powder with some Lorann cheesecake flavor (in the candy-making aisle at craft stores). Really, really good. I use Trutein Vanilla bean with it and it's like a cheesecake milkshake. I mix it with either water or tea.
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
    Trutein has like a dozen really awesome flavors.
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