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Protein shakes or smoothies

mollyW2012
mollyW2012 Posts: 94 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi,
I am a newbie, looking for any recipes or advice on "make your own" protein smoothies or shakes. I am trying to incorporate lots of veggies into my new "eating" lifestyle and i think a smoothie would be a great snack or lunch depending on my day. My days are super busy, I work full time, have a hubby who is back in school, a five year old,and two year old twins! Life is hectic.... hence the weight gain.
Thanks everyone!
Like I said, I'm a newbie, so add me if you want a super cool buddy!
Molly

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  • mcknz121
    mcknz121 Posts: 44
    For breakfast I usually do a smoothie made of EAS vanilla whey protein, 1 c. skim milk, 1/2 c. nonfat plain greek yogurt, 1 c. fresh baby spinach and a frozen banana. You can't taste the spinach at all and it's a good way to add some extra veggies! You can add any other fresh or frozen fruit in there depending on what you like...peanut butter is a good way to add some extra protein esp if you're using it as a meal replacement.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    Generally I just drink protein powder, Splenda and water as it is the lowest cals/protein ratio. Although it tastes like crap in my opinion. I LOVE to make protein smoothies calories permitted... Here are some of my recipes ;)

    (note I use frozen fruit instead of ice. You can use ice if that's what you prefer!)

    Strawnana Smoothie
    1 frozen banana
    1 cup frozen strawberries
    2 scoops strawberry whey protein
    (optional calories permitted)
    1/3 cup apple juice or Milk

    Berry smoothie
    1/2 frozen banana
    1 cup frozen strawberries
    1/2 cup frozen blueberries
    2 scoops strawberry whey
    (optional calories permitted)
    1/3 cup apple juice or milk

    Choconana Smoothie
    1 frozen banana
    Two scoops chocolate whey protein
    1/2 cup milk
    Squirt or two chocolate syrup

    Keep in mind these range 300-500 calories with 50 grams of protein and I make them all in my blender. Experiment with what you like! I'm known to add some PB2 or Peanut Butter as well. :)
  • IveLanded
    IveLanded Posts: 797 Member
    I add 1/2 cup to a cup of chopped kale to almost every smoothie I make, all the time. I usually start with a base of 1 cup of almond milk and just toss in whatever I have. :)
  • iluvlabbies
    iluvlabbies Posts: 8 Member
    I try to do shakes either for breakfast or for dinner if I have consumed a big lunch. In the mornings I like chocolate shakeology mixed with PB2 (defatted peanut butter powder), almond milk and lots of ice. It is very filling and keeps me going until lunch time. I have also used the Special K chocolate protein drinks with PB2, some more water, and ice and that makes a pretty decent shake as well.

    My nighttime smoothies are usually fruit ones to satisfy the sweet tooth. Frozen fruit, a couple of tablespoons of Greek yogurt or a Fiber One 50 mini yogurt for creaminess, water, and ice. I tend to buy the large frozen fruit packages like they have at Kroger or Publix. I usually add some Splenda to the smoothies to taste - you can add a sweetener or not depending on your preference. :smile:
  • jammasterduggs
    jammasterduggs Posts: 54
    a nice refresher-

    one whole cucumber / 1 lemon / ice / cherry juice

    anti oxidant heaven!

    meal replacement-

    any standard whey protein powder / coconut milk / two spoons of flaxseed powder / 1 x choice green veg

    high protein / good fats / vitamins


    supplementing your five a day-

    kale/brocolli/grapefruit/grapes/lemon juice (1x lemon)/apple/orange

    theres got to be at least three of them in one glass

    :)
  • ericcumbee
    ericcumbee Posts: 117 Member
    i've been doing
    1 cup milk
    1 scoop Pure Protein - 100% Whey Protein Powder- Vanilla Cream
    1 cup of frozen sliced strawberries
    1 sliced banana
    handful of ice

    i've experimented with adding chopped frozen spinach, but when its frozen seeing the little green flecks is a bit offsetting.
  • mcknz121
    mcknz121 Posts: 44
    i've been doing
    1 cup milk
    1 scoop Pure Protein - 100% Whey Protein Powder- Vanilla Cream
    1 cup of frozen sliced strawberries
    1 sliced banana
    handful of ice

    i've experimented with adding chopped frozen spinach, but when its frozen seeing the little green flecks is a bit offsetting.

    you should try fresh baby spinach instead of frozen because you don't get those flecks and don't get that spinach taste at all
  • StarkLark
    StarkLark Posts: 476 Member
    I love my recipe:

    Milk - Nonfat (fat free or skim), 1 cup
    Chocolate Pb2 - Powdered Peanut Butter, 1 Tablespoons
    Bananas - Raw, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long)
    Eas - 100% Whey Protein - Chocolate - Improved New! Taste, 2 Scoops (39g)

    360-ish calories, 36g of protein and it tastes like a chocolate banana peanut butter milkshake.
  • joseelou
    joseelou Posts: 2
    Sounds like my receipe but I add almond butter and ground flaxseed. Gives you ectra Omega 3s which are excellent for us.

    Enjoy
  • mollyW2012
    mollyW2012 Posts: 94 Member
    Thanks, these are some great options! All sound yummy.
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