Protien Powder - What brand do you use?

I started a HCLF diet a few months back and have gradually been dropping weight. My shakes usually consist of BSN Syntha-6 "Vanilla Ice Cream", Flavored Granola/Seed Blends, Fruit and 2% milk or Silk Dark Chocolate. I want to expand my options. Tell me about your Recipes/Suggestions!

Thanks!
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  • laceymartin24
    laceymartin24 Posts: 1 Member
    We do high protein, lo carb, and use Ultimate Gold whey from bodybuilder.com.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    My faves are Quest and Optimum Nutrition. But both have very low carbs compared to syntha 6
  • FoxynSkinny
    FoxynSkinny Posts: 6 Member
    I use RBC Life Protein powder in chocolate or vanilla flavored. It's based on macro and micronutrients technology. Tastes great!
  • BeYouTiful94
    BeYouTiful94 Posts: 289 Member
    I use optimum nutrition. Tastes great in rocky road flavor with unsweetened almond milk. 24g protein, 3G carbs, 120 cal.
  • StayinFitDeb
    StayinFitDeb Posts: 3 Member
    I'm using Quest protein powder & also, Shakeology.
  • sarahkanzalone
    sarahkanzalone Posts: 192 Member
    I really liked the isopure zero/low carb cookies and cream.... Tried the chocolate vega protein and greens and so far find it difficult to mix and not a huge fan of taste but it was more budget friendly
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    edited March 2016
    My favorite brand so far has been Quest. Both their peanut butter and strawberry were on point. I really want to pick up a tub of that.

    I've tried MyProtein. In addition to selling me something nearing the expiration date, their apple custard was pretty crappy. The chocolate flavor was decent but not worth the price.

    I liked Vega chocolate protein powder.

    The WORST powder I've ever tried was Sunridge Farms vanilla protein powder. It had no flavor and gave everything I added it to a horrible texture. I tried my hardest to force myself to finish that poo poo before I realized there was no point.

    I picked up some Designer Lite Protein this weekend and really enjoyed it. I mostly use protein powder in "mug cakes" and the occasional cottage cheese mixin. It mixed really well with the "cake".
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Biochem Ultimate 100 % Whey protein, Natural. Light vanilla taste. No added sugar or nasty artificial sweetener.

    I've also had the Vanilla, which does have sugar, and too much vanilla IMO.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    Trutein. Best tasting one I've found yet.
  • hokiegrl00
    hokiegrl00 Posts: 10 Member
    I just started using protein powder and a friend suggested Ultimate Muscle Protein. It tastes ridiculously good. I'm hoping to try new recipes this weekend!
  • datsundriver87
    datsundriver87 Posts: 186 Member
    I love optimum nutrition whey protein. Cookies and cream with low fat milk tastes delicious but I wouldn't recommend it in water , any of their chocolate proteins taste great in milk or water. The only flavor I would stay away from is their salted Carmel... No Bueno.
  • ChloeShutts91
    ChloeShutts91 Posts: 6 Member
    I highly recommend Bulk Nutrients Whey Protein. The new choc honeycomb flavour blended with low fat milk and a frozen banana is the bomb! They're plant based proteins are really good as well!
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I highly recommend Bulk Nutrients Whey Protein. The new choc honeycomb flavour blended with low fat milk and a frozen banana is the bomb! They're plant based proteins are really good as well!

    I like Bulk Nutrients too. But I believe it's only available in Aus..

  • thomas_geist
    thomas_geist Posts: 8 Member
    Thanks Everyone for your responses! This is exactly what i was looking for. Optimum Nutrition seemed to come up a lot in there, so i am going to dig into them a bit more. I use ON for my Amino/Caffeine needs so im somewhat familiar with the brand.
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    I get hemp on Amazon. It's easy to get and it's cheap so that works for me.
  • 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 or Greek vanilla (or plain or coffee) yogurt. Blend and drink.

    The Key Lime Protein Shake is blended with the 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!

  • I use Solutions4 Nutritional Shakes. I like chocolate and vanilla, but there are others. Very low carb, and very natural ingredients. super smooth blending, too.
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    I use MyProtein Impact Whey (concentrate, isolate and blend). It's the best combination of taste, quality and price for me.
  • babycatchfire
    babycatchfire Posts: 156 Member
    PEscience vanilla milkshake // snicker doodle

    +

    LEGION vanilla // cookies and cream
  • KNewer88
    KNewer88 Posts: 19 Member
    Because I can't stand the taste of flavored protein, I use Isopure unflavored (completely devoid of that sickly sweetness most protein powders have) and mix it with milk and a bit of malt ovaltine. Tis wonderful.
  • CasperNaegle
    CasperNaegle Posts: 936 Member
    Optimum Nutrition is what I use almost exclusively. I love their salted carmel, the key lime is decent, their double chocolate is great, vanilla is ok.
  • CasperNaegle
    CasperNaegle Posts: 936 Member
    I love optimum nutrition whey protein. Cookies and cream with low fat milk tastes delicious but I wouldn't recommend it in water , any of their chocolate proteins taste great in milk or water. The only flavor I would stay away from is their salted Carmel... No Bueno.

    Funny salted Carmel is my favorite!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Quest.
  • alittlelife14
    alittlelife14 Posts: 339 Member
    Am cheap and use body fortress super advanced whey from walmart.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 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 or Greek vanilla (or plain or coffee) yogurt. Blend and drink.

    The Key Lime Protein Shake is blended with the 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!

    Thanks for the recipes!

  • Medalhead
    Medalhead Posts: 4 Member
    I've been using Labrada Lean Body.... any better recommendations? Also. do you replace meal once a day or do most ppl do everyother?
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    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 or Greek vanilla (or plain or coffee) yogurt. Blend and drink.

    The Key Lime Protein Shake is blended with the 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!

    Thanks for the recipes!

    I have more
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    Lately, I just mix water (or cashew milk or a mixture of calcium and Vitamin D fortified orange juice and cashew milk) with the following:

    MY MASTER SMOOTHIE LIST

    SCOOP OF Protein powder and scoop of green wheat grass powder

    Also

    one tsp each of: Chia seeds, Sesame seeds, Goji powder, Acai powder, Cinnamon , Cacao nibs, Hemp , and maca.

    Add half a tsp of each:powdered calcium and vitamin D, Flax

    In addition, I add all the fruits and veggies now - a tsp each of Beet, carrot,
    pomegranate powder & tart cherry


    MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    Almond Peach Delight
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ½ -1 cup frozen peaches, ½ tsp almond extract, ½ tsp cinnamon

    Apple Cinnamon
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ½-1 cup of chopped frozen apple, 1 tsp cinnamon

    Apple Pie Delight -- YUMMY
    1 scoop of vanilla powder, 1 peeled and cored apple, cut into pieces, 1 ½ cups of milk,
    ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, 5 Ice Cubes, Microwave the apple pieces for 2 minutes on high. Add all ingredients to blender, puree for 30 seconds.

    Apple Smoothie
    ½ cup milk, skim, ¼ cup yogurt, plain, fat free, no added sugar,(greek yogurt will add additional protein!) ¼ cup applesauce, no added sugar, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, pinch cinnamon, pinch nutmeg, ¼ tsp. vanilla extract, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Apricot Fantasy
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, 1- 2 small apricots, ¼ cup raw almonds
    ½ tsp almond extract, Ice

    Banana Almond Creme
    1 Banana, ½ Cup Milk, 10 Almonds, 1 scoop powder, 5 Ice Cubes

    Banapple Blast
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ½ small green apple, ½ frozen banana
    ½ tsp cinnamon

    Banana Bread Shake
    2 scoops protein, 1 Banana, ½ Cup Quaker Oatmeal (cook with boiling water), ¾ Cup Kellogg's Bran Flakes, 1 Bottle of water, Sugar, Brown Sugar or Artificial Sweetener to taste.

    Banana Cheerio Quickfast
    1-2 scoops of chocolate powder, 6-8 ounces of water, 4-6 ice cubes, 1 banana, ¾ cup cheerios, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.

    Banana Delight
    8 oz water, ½ banana (frozen), 2 oz protein of choice, 2 tsp flax seed oil

    Banana Split
    Mix one serving of vanilla or chocolate according to directions. Then, add 1 ripe banana, ¼ cup chopped pineapple, 4 frozen strawberries and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.



    Berries & Cream Shake
    1 Scoop Vanilla powder, 1 Scoop Ice, 1 Lil Can Of Pineapple Juice (cook with boiling water), 1 Handful Of Mixed Berries.

    Berry Good Shake
    Mix 2 scoops of Raspberry Yogurt and protein powder, 4 strawberries, 15 blueberries
    16 ounces of nonfat milk, ½ cup of ice cubes.

    Berry Madness
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups water or skim milk, ¼ cup of frozen or fresh strawberries, ¼ cup of frozen or fresh blueberries, ¼ cup of frozen or fresh, raspberries, add ice for extra thickness

    Blastoff
    1 single tall espresso shot, 12 oz milk, 2 scoops vanilla powder, scoop ice

    Blueberry Blaster
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 6-8 oz of water, 4 to 6 ice cubes, 20-30 blueberries, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.

    Blueberry Dream
    10 oz water, ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 1.5 oz protein of choice, 2 tsp flax seed oil, 15 drops liquid stevia (optional)

    Blueberry Vanilla Pear
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ cup frozen blueberries, ¼-½ cup chopped pear, Ice

    Blue Mango Heaven
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼ -½ cup frozen mango, 1/3-½ cup blueberries

    Breakfast Boost
    Blend 8 oz of orange juice with a half-cup non-fat, plain yogurt, half a banana, one serving of protein, 1 tbsp flax seed oil, four frozen peach slices and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.


    Breezy-Freezy Shake
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 1-1 ½ cups of water or skim milk, 1 cup reduced fat mango yogurt, ¼ of frozen pineapple, ½ -1 banana, Add ice for extra thickness

    Carnation Instant Breakfast Smoothie
    ¼ cup orange juice, 100%, ½ cup milk, skim, 1 package Carnation Instant Breakfast, vanilla, no added sugar, 1 scoop Any Protein, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Cherry Ripe
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ frozen banana, ¼-½ cup frozen black cherries



    Chocolate Almond Delight
    10-12 oz water, 15 raw almonds, ½ tsp coconut extract, 1.5 oz chocolate powder, Stevia to taste (optional), 3-5 ice cubes (optional), (first, blend the almonds until creamy smooth in ½ the water, then add the rest of the ingredients)

    Chocolate Banana Crunch
    Mix one serving of chocolate according to directions. Then, add one banana and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds. Then, add four low-fat chocolate wafers, blend at low speed for ten seconds, and server.

    Chocolate Banana Shake
    1-2 scoops chocolate powder, 6-8 oz water, 4-6 ice cubes, 1 banana, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.

    Chocolate Coffee Shake
    Mix 2 scoops of Milk Chocolate protein, 1 cup of skim milk, 5 ice cubes, 1 cup of water
    1 spoonful of instant coffee,

    Chocolate Dream
    ½ scoop Chocolate powder, ½ scoop Vanilla powder, 8 oz milk, skim, Stir ingredients together or use shaker cup.

    Chocolate Fudge Shake
    2 scoops chocolate powder, 2 tbsp chocolate fudge sugar free pudding mix, 8 oz water
    5 large ice cubes, tiny silver spoon (optional), Blend powder, pudding and water, add ice cubes, blend till crushed, with ice slivers still un-melted, pour into insulated cup (makes
    about 16 oz) and eat it with a tiny silver spoon.

    Chocolate Lovers
    12 oz water, 1 tsp cocoa powder, 2 tbsp low fat sour cream, 10-15 drops liquid stevia, 2 oz protein chocolate flavor, 2 tsp flax seed oil

    Chocolate Strawberry Blast
    1-2 scoops of chocolate powder, 6-8 ounces of water, 4-6 ice cubes, 8 strawberries, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.

    Chocolate Vanilla Swirl
    ½ scoop chocolate powder, ½ scoop vanilla powder, splash Vitamite, splash water, Ice,

    Choco-Banana Nut
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ frozen banana, 1 tbsp of raw cashew butter

    Chocolate Mocha
    ½ cup milk, skim, 1 1/3 Tbsp General Foods International Swiss Mocha Instant Coffee, sugar free, 1 scoop Chocolate powder, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
    Mix one serving of chocolate according to directions. Then, add 1 heaping tbsp of all-natural peanut butter and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve. (maybe use PB2?)



    Chocolate Peanut Butter Supreme
    12 oz. Water, 4 ice cubes, 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream, 1 tbsp natural peanut butter, 2 scoops chocolate powder

    Cinnamon Roll Supreme
    Mix one serving of vanilla according to directions. Then, add ½ tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp fat-free Butter Buds and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.


    Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake
    2 scoops vanilla, 1 tbsp sugar-free instant vanilla pudding, ¼ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp vanilla, 1 packet artificial sweetener, a few dashes butter flavor sprinkles or butter-flavor extract, 8 oz. water (or low-fat milk), 3 ice cubes, Add all ingredients to blender, whip, and serve.

    Coffee Lovers Delight
    1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ¼-½ cup raw almonds or cashews, 1-2 tsp instant decaffeinated coffee

    Creamsicle
    ¾ cup orange juice, 100%, 1 package, Carnation Instant Breakfast, vanilla, 1 scoop protein powder, 4 ice cubes

    Creamy Coffee Ice Cream
    1 scoop of vanilla powder, 13 oz ice cubes, 3 oz water, 2 tsp ground coffee, Blend the ice cubes until you get a snow. Add the protein, the ground coffee, the water and blend for 5-10 minutes to a smooth consistency. Freeze 30 - 60 minutes for thicker ice cream.

    Creamy Peach Smoothie
    1-2 scoops of vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups water or skim milk, ¼-½ cup of frozen peaches, ¼-½ frozen banana, ice for extra thickness

  • augustremulous
    augustremulous Posts: 378 Member
    I use Isopure's Nature's Best. It's all right. I'm not a big fan of protein powder but it's useful to have it after I lift instead of just eating cottage cheese or meat to replenish protein.