I need a protein drink that isn't thick like a shake.

Kamnikar64
Kamnikar64 Posts: 345 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hello, this will probably sound ridiculous but I don't like thick drinks, I don't do milkshakes, can't tolerate whole milk either. I would like to have a protein drink for breakfast on the go but need it to be more on the consistency of water. Does anyone have any ideas for that? Thanks.
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  • ponycyndi
    ponycyndi Posts: 858 Member
    I don't like thick drinks either. Best I can do is water them down.
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    Add more water to your shake.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    Yep, watering them down is the only suggestion I have as well.

    Mainly wanted to say that I love your avatar! That's so cute.
  • murp4069
    murp4069 Posts: 494 Member
    If you don't make your own shakes that you can water down and you buy them already made, my boyfriend drinks the Atkins shakes (you can find them where you find the Slim Fast cans). Those are pretty thin. I believe for about 12 oz there is about 15 g protein.
  • Kamnikar64
    Kamnikar64 Posts: 345 Member
    Okay, thanks kwitilbury; BAZH10, murp4069 and ponycyndi. I will try that approach. I was hoping for a protein powder that was less thick, but I didn't really expect that answer.
  • sllm1
    sllm1 Posts: 2,130 Member
    I have texture issues as well as the thickness thing. I don't want to feel the texture of the powder if it's not mixed in well. I may try the Atkins one just in case I can handle it.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    There's a protein water product out now. I googled it and found all sorts of samples.
  • Kamnikar64
    Kamnikar64 Posts: 345 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »
    There's a protein water product out now. I googled it and found all sorts of samples.
    Really, that's great!

  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Yeah Jay Robb isn't thick. Actually honestly none of the protein powders I've tried (except Quest... maybe) were thick when made with water.
  • rockylaroc
    rockylaroc Posts: 1 Member
    try th protein shake from Costco the chocolate one is really good and it has 30g of protein and it's liquid
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    lbkveg wrote: »
    jgnatca wrote: »
    There's a protein water product out now. I googled it and found all sorts of samples.
    Really, that's great!

    In that case, there's this stuff. It's pretty expensive and tastes gross.

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  • giantrobot_powerlifting
    giantrobot_powerlifting Posts: 2,598 Member
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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    WPI tends to be thin and watery when mixed... I hate it for that reason and wont do protein shakes on their own

    Bcaa's are watery too...
  • mlboyer100
    mlboyer100 Posts: 115 Member
    lbkveg wrote: »
    Hello, this will probably sound ridiculous but I don't like thick drinks, I don't do milkshakes, can't tolerate whole milk either. I would like to have a protein drink for breakfast on the go but need it to be more on the consistency of water. Does anyone have any ideas for that? Thanks.

    Check the ingredients. If it has Xanthum Gum, a thickening ingredient, it will be thicker and smoother in texture. Depending on where it's listed in the ingredients tells you how much is in it. Some brands do not use Xanthum Gum. Otherwise, add more liquid or water, to make it thinner. Put all in the fridge and have it later if the volume is more than you want for one drink.
  • SweetestLibby
    SweetestLibby Posts: 607 Member
    Can be super expensive but I like they way they taste...but I'm also okay with mixing my protein powder with water and drinking that.
    kwtilbury wrote: »
    lbkveg wrote: »
    jgnatca wrote: »
    There's a protein water product out now. I googled it and found all sorts of samples.
    Really, that's great!

    In that case, there's this stuff. It's pretty expensive and tastes gross.

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  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
    Core Power drinks aren't thick, basically like flavored milk, but they're pricey and a little high in calories for my needs.
  • banannerbelle
    banannerbelle Posts: 17 Member
    edited January 2016
    Whey protein mixed with whatever you do/don't want; Shakeology.
  • tawanda6329
    tawanda6329 Posts: 139 Member
    I use this one. Has the same texture as milk. Taste good.
    http://www.amazon.com/Dymatize-Workout-Recovery-Supplements-Gourmet/dp/B00G6QHYZ6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452132414&sr=8-2&keywords=iso+whey
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Protein powder...in water.
  • hgycta
    hgycta Posts: 3,013 Member
    edited January 2016
    I love thick protein shakes, so I think I may be able to help. After seeking out the thickest shakes I could, I noticed those with xanthan gum in the ingredients were thicker, and those without it weren't thick at all.
    So there you have it. I can't recommend a good brand, but just look at the ingredients list and put it back if it has xanthan gum! You SHOULD be good then!
  • Strawblackcat
    Strawblackcat Posts: 944 Member
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    15 grams per bottle.
    I can't personally vouch for how well they taste since I've never tried them (whey protein disagrees with my stomach), but one of my coworkers buys them by the case, so they must not taste too bad.
  • Mistraal1981
    Mistraal1981 Posts: 453 Member
    Another alternative is to mix it with almond milk. I use either 200mls of coconut or chocolate coconut flavoured almond milk. They both come in really low in calories. If you want it a little thicker, I recommend adding a bit of banana. Start with maybe 50g blended in and either reduce if increase depending on how you like the texture.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    Everyone has great ideas, but I was thinking another option would be adding your protein powder to meals instead of drinking it.

    Protein Powder Recipes
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    banannerbelle wrote: »
    Whey protein mixed with whatever you do/don't want; Shakeology.

    Shakeology is the thickest protein powder I've ever seen...
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Optimum Nutrition is pretty watery. Plus then if you add another couple of ounces of water it should be an acceptable texture.
  • Seabring17
    Seabring17 Posts: 19 Member
    My fiance drinks a protein powder that has minimal extra ingredients, it is like drinking slightly flavored water. He gets it from The Vitamin Shop.
  • SaraSteeves1993
    SaraSteeves1993 Posts: 87 Member
    I've tried a few protein powders. I find ON to be quite thin mixed with milk. I usually just use water, doesn't taste that bad either in water.
  • Kamnikar64
    Kamnikar64 Posts: 345 Member
    HappyCampr1 wrote: »
    I use an unflavored whey protein isolate powder and add it to a bit of grapefruit juice. I use Jay Robb and it mixes really well and isn't thick, but I'm sure there are others out there. I think most of the flavored stuff is going to be thicker because it's made to drink alone.

    I've even added my unflavored protein powder to whatever I was already eating for dinner....mashed potatoes, spaghetti sauce, soup, anything I could stir it into... when I didn't have enough calories left for juice to mix it with. I couldn't even taste it, it just absorbed a bit of the moisture that's all.

    Unflavored protein is very handy stuff. :smile:
    Thank you I'll look for that.


  • Kamnikar64
    Kamnikar64 Posts: 345 Member
    kwtilbury wrote: »
    lbkveg wrote: »
    jgnatca wrote: »
    There's a protein water product out now. I googled it and found all sorts of samples.
    Really, that's great!

    In that case, there's this stuff. It's pretty expensive and tastes gross.

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    Why thank you for that disclaimer :) I figure I'll buy one and try it and see. I probably need to do that with several of these suggestions.
  • Kamnikar64
    Kamnikar64 Posts: 345 Member
    hgycta wrote: »
    I love thick protein shakes, so I think I may be able to help. After seeking out the thickest shakes I could, I noticed those with xanthan gum in the ingredients were thicker, and those without it weren't thick at all.
    So there you have it. I can't recommend a good brand, but just look at the ingredients list and put it back if it has xanthan gum! You SHOULD be good then!

    Never thought about that, thank you.

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