Protein shakes...

lynn14
lynn14 Posts: 116
in Food and Nutrition
Hi! Tell me your favorite protein shake and how you make it!
I am looking to add some of these to my day!
I feel like I eat the same thing and need some ideas! :happy:
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  • RobynMWilson
    RobynMWilson Posts: 1,540 Member
    My current favorite is Tropical Strawberry Shakeology, coconut milk, 3/4 cup frozen mango chunks and a scoop of strawberry egg white protein powder...literally the flavor of the week lol
  • emilyj8123
    emilyj8123 Posts: 3 Member
    I like the Almased shakes. High in protein, low in sugar.
  • cpaman87
    cpaman87 Posts: 193 Member
    I am new to shakes but I like to use almond milk as a base. I add assorted berries, ice and a small amount of agave. Probably not high in protein but you could use more high protein ingredients instead of the berries.
  • SonoraflowerKim
    SonoraflowerKim Posts: 61
    Well I am going to say (I am clueless when it comes to shakes!) I just use the spec. K ones because I don't know enough about others to make.

    I would love to know more about any of them that will pack a great deal of protein in them!!

    :-)
  • sindeyp1
    sindeyp1 Posts: 6 Member
    I use Almased, spinach, cucumbers, yogurt (greek) and water. Here and there I through in a cup of frozen fruit....Love it!!! I drink it every morning.
  • adry20
    adry20 Posts: 82 Member
    My favorite homemade one is almond or coconut milk as a base, 1tbsp of natural peanut butter, 1 banana and ice. I also buy some whey protein powder once in a while but not a big fan of the taste.
  • Rita_1967
    Rita_1967 Posts: 18
    I make a thick yummy shake with 1 c. unsweetened vanilla almond milk, ice cubes, 1/2 c. sliced strawberries, one piece of banana (about 1/4 banana), one scoop of vanilla cream protein powder. Blend til smooth. Less than 150 cals, low fat, 16 grams of protein.
  • Akious
    Akious Posts: 71
    1 banana (frozen)
    1 tbsp peanut butter (i use pb2)
    1 Scoop Vanilla protein powder (can be whatever you like)
    1 cup milk

    frozen banana makes it thick and it is so good.
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    I'm actually drinking mine now.. Optimum Nutrition Double Rich Chocolate + 2 cups of almond milk. 180 calories total. :)

    I'm too lazy for anything complex, lol
  • bada_bing
    bada_bing Posts: 128 Member
    Chocolate whey protein, ground flaxseed ,almond milk, cup of raspberries, couple of ice cubes ".........awesome
  • Momjogger
    Momjogger Posts: 750 Member
    Four ounces Oikos nonfat Greek Yogurt, 3 ounces one percent milk, and frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, or cherries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.)
  • treed4
    treed4 Posts: 66
    1 scoop protein powder
    3/4 cup spinach
    1 kiwi OR 1 pear
    1 apple
    1 banana
    1/2 cup milk
    1/2 cup ice cubes
    1 tsp agave syrup (low fat)
    Blend
  • Feisty_Red
    Feisty_Red Posts: 982 Member
    whey protein powder chocolate(one or two scoops-depending on calories needs)

    cup or 1/2 cup yogurt(depending on calorie needs)

    tablespoon p butter

    cup ice

    I usually throw flax seed in there too...

    blend...you got yourself a peanut butter chocolate shake ;)
  • Wenchilada
    Wenchilada Posts: 472 Member
    Vanilla whey protein, acacia fiber powder, a packet of Starbucks Via instant coffee, 1/2 tsp of Vietnamese cinnamon, and skim milk. The thing I like best about it (other than it's really tasty) is I can shake it all up in a blender bottle.
  • basschick
    basschick Posts: 3,502 Member
    I drink the Special K chocolate protein drinks if I need to grab something quick or I make strawberry banana smoothies:

    1 banana
    3 oz. frozen strawberries
    1/3 cup milk (I use soy, almond, or flax milk -- vanilla flavored if I want it a little sweeter)
    2 ice cubes
    1/8 cup water to thin it out a little
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder

    Yummy and filling!
  • lisanorman6
    lisanorman6 Posts: 47 Member
    As a busy Mom, I go for quick and easy.

    Premier Protein Shakes available at Costco (24.99). 30 grams of protein, 1 gram of sugar, 4 carbs and only 160 calories.

    These are seriously a life saver for me!

    I swear by these shakes!
  • cpaman87
    cpaman87 Posts: 193 Member
    My favorite homemade one is almond or coconut milk as a base, 1tbsp of natural peanut butter, 1 banana and ice. I also buy some whey protein powder once in a while but not a big fan of the taste.

    That sounds yummy. I am adding this to my menu.
  • froggy77064
    froggy77064 Posts: 49 Member
    heres one i make once in a while.

    1 banana,can be frozen
    1 tbs natural low sodium peanut butter
    1/2 box fat free instant butterscotch pudding mix
    protein powder of choice, vanilla or chocolate flavor. i like either way
    1 cup skim milk or water, your choice
    ice for thickness
  • jonwv
    jonwv Posts: 362 Member
    I like Syntha 6...Choc Peanut Butter...Mix with milk and blend or even shaker cup...real smooth
  • darkchocolate68
    darkchocolate68 Posts: 104
    This site has some great recipes, I love the shakes.

    http://dashingdish.com/recipe/dashing-dish-official-protein-shake/
  • scarlettesong
    scarlettesong Posts: 108 Member
    Mine is simple, but I haven't experimented and just used when I have in the cupboard. I drink them because I cannot stand the protein powder as is.

    1 scoop protein powder
    4 oz fat free milk
    1/2 a banana
    3-4 strawberries
    a few ice cubes

    I love it, but my husband hated it, so I gave him frozen raspberries, and he liked that one.

    Thanks to everyone for mentioning the frozen bananas! That would save me from having to add ice cubes. Can the bananas just be thrown in the freezer skin and all or peeled and placed in a bag?
  • b14a3w3
    b14a3w3 Posts: 61 Member
    I use;
    Spiritein Vanilla protein powder - 1 scoop
    1/2 cup Frozen mixed berries (don't need to add ice and not diluted) or frozen fruit of any kind
    1 tsp Metimucil unflavored (fiber)
    1 cup of skim milk

    Blend and enjoy the creamy thick shake.
  • lvjazmin
    lvjazmin Posts: 2 Member
    One scoop of Vanilla whey protein powder, I use Eas Lean 15 (you can purchase at Target)
    Banana
    Frozen fruit (I love blue berries)
    Spinach
    Almond Milk

    It's delicious!
  • Scarletfire1970
    Scarletfire1970 Posts: 14 Member
    One scoop of Optimum Nutrition Natural Chocolate Whey (it is the best tasting protien powder I have found)
    1 cup of baby spinach
    1/2 frozen banana (banana's give a nice consistancy)
    Either a few large strawberries or 1/2 cup blueberries (frozen)
    Water

    Put in the Vitamix blender til it is the right consistancy (20 seconds usually) and it's done.

    That's pretty much it. To be honest I can just drink the protien powder with no fruit, but I use it as a post workout drink so I add the fruit.

    Sometimes I will add almond milk, either vanilla or plain, but it isn't necessary. My fruit is frozen so I don't really need ice.
  • Alexstrasza
    Alexstrasza Posts: 619 Member
    Somoa Shake (tastes like those somoa girl scout cookies.

    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1/2 cup small curd low fat cottage cheese
    1/2 - 1 cup water
    1/4 tsp coconut extract
    1/8 tsp caramel extract
    2-4 packets sweetner (I don't use any but some do)
    2 tbs sugar free instant chocolate puding mix
    3-5 ice cubes

    Just blend it all together. Super yummy!
  • jbspangs
    jbspangs Posts: 19
    I'm highly addicted to peanut butter cups; but, at 210 calories of fatty nastiness per package, i've come up with a protein shake alternative.

    1 cup of light soy milk
    1 serving of chocolate protein powder
    and 3 table spoons of PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter (tastes AMAZING with no fat!)
    and... of course... ice. :-P
  • suegmune
    suegmune Posts: 81
    the ones on dashingdish.com!! They are awesome :) My favorite is the maple one -- it has 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1 scoop protein, 1/2 c. water, 2 tbsp. butterscotch pudding, xanathan gum (to thicken it), and maple extract (which I always leave out).
  • 916lude
    916lude Posts: 305
    Water/Almond Milk
    Whole Flaxseed
    Optimum Nutrition Extreme Milk Chocolate
  • dward2011
    dward2011 Posts: 416 Member
    ButterFinger Shake

    The recipe comes to 370 calories and was meant as a meal, but I split it with the hubs to have it as a snack. Feel free to play around with the ingredients to get it just right for your taste buds (which is what I did in the beginning).

    1 scoop Gold Standard 100% Natural Whey in Chocolate
    1/2 the package of Jello Sugar Free Fat Free Butterscotch instant dry mix
    1 tablespoon Jif Natural Peanut Butter Creamy
    1/2 tablespoon Hershey Unsweetened Natural Cocoa
    3 packets of Meijer brand sugar sub (for Splenda packets)
    8 oz Fat Free 1% Milk
    8 ice cubes

    Blend on high for a minute or so (I ballparked this). Stop blender. Let sit for 30 seconds (I timed this). Blend again until ice is blended smooth.

    This is not a creamy shake (which we don't have a preference) but I am sure you can make adjustments to get creamy. A friend of mine adds whipped cream and nuts, some leave out the unsweetened cocoa... play with it. We think the recipe above is pretty dead on to a butterfinger taste.
  • SherriLibrarian
    SherriLibrarian Posts: 53
    As a busy Mom, I go for quick and easy.

    Premier Protein Shakes available at Costco (24.99). 30 grams of protein, 1 gram of sugar, 4 carbs and only 160 calories.

    These are seriously a life saver for me!

    I swear by these shakes!

    I'm going to Costco today and will look for these. How is the taste?

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