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Protein Shakes

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  • megsi474
    megsi474 Posts: 370 Member
    I use almond milk and ice.
  • slnorby
    slnorby Posts: 1
    I use Visalus. Love it and have lost 48 lbs so far. Almond breeze,shake mix and frozen fruit or PB2 with unsweetened cocoa powder yummy and good for you
  • mrseelmerfudd
    mrseelmerfudd Posts: 506 Member
    i use water.
  • Royaltvii
    Royaltvii Posts: 160 Member
    I use water.
  • em9371
    em9371 Posts: 1,047 Member
    generally I make with semi skimmed milk and ice, sometimes add frozen banana to make a thick mcdonalds type shake, as I use my shakes more just to get my protein intake up, rather than after workouts.

    If i need the protein but dont have the calories left to make as above, I will make with water but i prefer not to!
  • juliegin
    juliegin Posts: 77 Member
    I use water, because I don't want the extra calories of milk even if its skim. I'd much rather use the calories on a tasty mix in like frozen berries, frozen bananas, flax, chia or walnuts. I mix it up all the time, plus alternating between the chocolate powder and the vanilla. Keeps things interesting!
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Jay robb chocolate + 250ml semi skimmed milk + 2tbsp chocolate pb2 is heaven. Never tried almond milk but I am going to soon as its much less calories! X
  • meliibabii87
    meliibabii87 Posts: 56
    I think that is my problem, that i kept drinking the vanilla one, and never bought a different flavor so I got tired of it eventually!
    I really want to try cookies and cream because that is my favorite ice cream!
    =]
    But does anyone use the Optimum Nutrition 100% whey gold standard?
  • embersfallen
    embersfallen Posts: 534 Member
    I vary it....a lot of times it's just water...but sometimes I will use unsweetened almond milk or greek yogurt :)

    The main one I use is plain vanilla... so... I will often add it to a cup of coffee since I don't use creamer anymore... :)
  • baldeagle78758
    baldeagle78758 Posts: 1
    I tried the strawberry flavored powder with water and milk, didn't like the flavor. Now, I mix it with frozen fruit and a mixture of 1/2 OJ and 1/2 lime juice. Makes a good shake and I am increasing my fruit intake. Once I am done with the strawberry, I will try vanilla, I imagine the taste will improve.
  • stphnstevey
    stphnstevey Posts: 68
    In use water (with squash to make it taste better)

    Depends if can:
    1) cope with taste with water alone - milk's nicer
    2) want the extra calories - protein and carbs

    For me the shakes with water can get me the protein I need and still be under my calorie goal
  • kaji13
    kaji13 Posts: 172 Member
    I do this probably 3-5 mornings a week, since I rarely have time for a real breakfast:

    1 scoop chocolate protein powder
    8-12oz black coffee
    Lots of ice!

    Shake it up, and I've got a delicious mocha protein drink!
  • DeniseB0711
    DeniseB0711 Posts: 294 Member
    I drink Protein shakes. Generally speaking I make a "Meal" shake with Fruit, PRotein, and Milk. IF I just need to boost my protein number for the day I will make a protein smoothie with ice and water

    Denise
  • em9371
    em9371 Posts: 1,047 Member
    I do this probably 3-5 mornings a week, since I rarely have time for a real breakfast:

    1 scoop chocolate protein powder
    8-12oz black coffee
    Lots of ice!

    Shake it up, and I've got a delicious mocha protein drink!

    thats sounds DELICIOUS!!!!!
  • kaji13
    kaji13 Posts: 172 Member
    I do this probably 3-5 mornings a week, since I rarely have time for a real breakfast:

    1 scoop chocolate protein powder
    8-12oz black coffee
    Lots of ice!

    Shake it up, and I've got a delicious mocha protein drink!

    thats sounds DELICIOUS!!!!!

    It really is! I get my morning protein boost AND my beloved caffeine all in one!
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    I make mine with water. I'm a lot more picky about the brands I use because, while most taste great when made with milk, only a few taste good when made with water.
  • meliibabii87
    meliibabii87 Posts: 56
    I really need one that tastes good with water, but everyone on here has a point of mixing it with milk when its a meal replacement or half water and half milk.
  • DeniseB0711
    DeniseB0711 Posts: 294 Member
    I do this probably 3-5 mornings a week, since I rarely have time for a real breakfast:

    1 scoop chocolate protein powder
    8-12oz black coffee
    Lots of ice!

    Shake it up, and I've got a delicious mocha protein drink!

    thats sounds DELICIOUS!!!!!

    Agreed. Will need to go buy Chocolate protein powder.
  • PinkKitty724
    PinkKitty724 Posts: 179 Member
    bump!
    I LOVE the yogurt idea!
  • mcleodconnor
    mcleodconnor Posts: 70
    Mixed with water in my Magic Bullet is the way to go.
  • Meaganandcheese
    Meaganandcheese Posts: 525 Member
    I make them with water unless I need extra calories for the day, in which case I will blend with fruit or mix with milk.
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