Best Additions to Protein Shakes?

jaimestewart1980
jaimestewart1980 Posts: 47 Member
edited November 22 in Food and Nutrition
Hi everyone,

What are some of your favorite things to add to your protein shake to boost total protein?

Personally I mix mine with 1 cup of 2% milk and 2 tbsp of peanut butter. That bring my total to 50 gms of protein. On occasion I will add steel cut oats (1/3 cup) and that adds another 6 gms of protein.

Let's hear it and remember to add me as a motivator and virtual workout buddy.

Jaime

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  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    Berries and banana.
  • Kalex1975
    Kalex1975 Posts: 427 Member
    I haven't tried it but I hear using peanut powder (like PB2) instead of full-blown peanut butter is a great add-in.
  • cs2thecox
    cs2thecox Posts: 533 Member
    Generally just unsweetened almond milk, a banana, sometimes some nut butter.
    I also have some superfood green powder stuff for when I feel like I need to be more virtuous...
    And I'm using up some BCAAs I tried when I used to do fasted HIIT in the morning (yeah, no...) so occasionally they get chucked in, which boosts the protein a bit.

    Often I just put in a bit more than a scoop of protein - so 30g instead of 25g.

    I don't know if science has got round to proving it in either direction, but I try and split my protein through the day, which means I don't need much more than 20-30g in any meal or snack.
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  • caitlanbassett
    caitlanbassett Posts: 6 Member
    Peanut butter, frozen berries, avocados, frozen spinach!!
  • Mithridites
    Mithridites Posts: 600 Member
    Frozen banana makes it really creamy. Surprised by the texture dsifference as compared to fresh banana.
    I round it out with frozen blueberries, stevia, kale powder, pea protein powder, hemp protein powder and cashew milk.
  • jdlobb
    jdlobb Posts: 1,232 Member
    I like adding some PB2 peanut butter powder. It thickens up the shake, which is especially nice if you make your shakes with water instead of milk.
  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
    Peanut flour and spinach.
  • whitpauly
    whitpauly Posts: 1,483 Member
    Almond milk,coffee and ice it's like a frappuccino
  • fuzzylop72
    fuzzylop72 Posts: 651 Member
    I usually use soft or silken tofu if i want more protein
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    2 scoops instead of 1?
    I don't do protein shakes though. Blergh.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    edited November 2017
    1) More protein powder.
    2) Fairlife nonfat milk.
    3) Sometimes a bit of PB2 powder (depending on the shake flavor).

    Peanut butter tastes great, is very calorie dense and a great source of fat, but it's not a good source of protein.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    Do you need more protein than a shake?
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    edited November 2017
    I make a double shake of 2 measures of Myprotein powder with 2 cups of soy milk and a small banana. Adds up to 55g of protein in 490 cals.

    I've got some leftover PB2 powder that I need to get rid of and if I add 2tbsps to the shake it would yield 60g protein in 535 cals instead.
  • capaul42
    capaul42 Posts: 1,390 Member
    I stopped drinking my protein. I find I'm more satiated if I'm eating my meals. I add extra egg whites to my morning eggs and have 4-5 oz of meat in my lunch and dinner. I get 75-120g protein a day.
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    Pineapple chunks and blueberries
  • Katherinelittle24
    Katherinelittle24 Posts: 63 Member
    Well I am actually on this weight loss program right now and shakes are a big part of the program. I decided to experiment with my shakes and so far, I really love mixing in my vanilla shake with nothing but water, ice and PB2 (Peanut Butter Powder). It kind of taste like a Butterfinger. Pretty amazing, you should really tried it. Plus PB2 I hear is more healthier than just regular peanut butter and to me, it's more filling when I mix it in with my shake.
  • AngryViking1970
    AngryViking1970 Posts: 2,847 Member
    SF pudding mix or instant coffee granules are a great way to switch up the flavor.
  • Heather4448
    Heather4448 Posts: 908 Member
    A carton of pasteurized egg whites. Trust me.
  • MsHarryWinston
    MsHarryWinston Posts: 1,027 Member
    Spinach and flaxseed.
  • o_chaisson19
    o_chaisson19 Posts: 22 Member
    Spinach and banana
  • grinning_chick
    grinning_chick Posts: 765 Member
    edited December 2017
    whisky. 'Tis the season...

    Oh, you said to boost protein. Whole milk. That weird mint flavored powdered creamer that's 5 g/stick (serving).

    Or, my favorite, buy a protein shake with the protein content I want in it. The one I use is labeled as 23 grams but I round down to 20 grams to account for manufacturer puffing. I am pretty sure you can get up to something like 58 or 60 g/serving protein shakes out there without a prescription.

    ETA: 51. 51 grams of protein is what I was thinking of when I typed that => https://www.amazon.com/MET-Rx®-Frosty-Chocolate-ounce-count/dp/B002XDRCXA?th=1
  • svel713
    svel713 Posts: 141 Member
    Optimum Nutrition mocha cappuccino mixed with so delicious chocolate and vanilla milk (5oz each), cinnamon, ice, and some instant nescafe coffee makes a good light mocha frappucino. Its about 220cal and can fit in a venti (24oz) cup. I know this because I actually washed out a Starbucks frap cup from the day and poured it in.
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  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Water + 35g is perfection for me.

    Cheers, h
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