My favorite protein shake...mmmmmmmm

Hi everyone, If any one of you is anything like me, protein shakes lack taste and are difficult to get down .....until now. After struggling with different ways to mix them, I finally hit on something I truly enjoy. This is what I do.....I take 4 ounces of orange juice, and add 4 ounces of water to a shaker bottle. I then add 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder, ice cubes and shake, shake, shake. (even get exercise with all the shaking going on) I find this a very refreshing drink. If anyone has any other ideas on how to enjoy a protein shake, please share it with the rest of us. ...no secretes here. Susan

Have not tried OJ. What about the amount of sugar? I thought it was high in the sugar grams. It sounds good....MMmmm Just do not want to dump!

Marla, Just wanted to drop a line and let you know that I have been drinking juice since 2 days after surgery. The doctor said Juice is fine as long as you mix it half and half with water. most of the time I mix more then half, i usually use 3 oz of juice and 5 oz of water. there is a difference between the natural sugar from the fruit. I have not dumped from it . Just though i would let you know... take care, Janel

Janel, I tried the OJ and water with protein last night. No problems! Was very good. I put it in a blender with ice cubes to make it thick. Was a little weak, so next time will just use icecubes or perhaps less water.

Janel is right. Natural sugar is different from added sugar. If a juice is 100% juice, you should be able to drink it. Just check the ingredients for sugar, corn syrups, and stuff. I have been drinking apple juice since 3 days after surgery and OJ since 2 weeks out. White House is the best apple and Tropicana is the best OJ, I think. Hope this helps! *~Amber~*

heres what i do i take one carb countdown strawberry banana yogurt (12 grams protein) and mix it with 8 oz of carb countdown milk ( 12 grams protein) for a total of 24 grams of protein. it is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay yummier than them nasty stinky protein shakes and has the same , if not more, than most protein shakes. cheaper too. Linda

I really like your idea!!! I'll have to try that! Thanks for the idea! Angelina 253/208/140

Sounds Yummy! I'm going to have to try that tomorrow morning!!! Great idea!!! Thanks! JUDY Open RNY 8/16/04 359/306/175? -53 lbs.

I hate just about all protein supplements! I have found the only thing that doesn't make me want to gag is for me to take 3 cups of decaf coffee and mix in 2 scoops of the met-rx chocolate supplemental protein and then add 2 splenda packets. I love this, it's like a mocha coffee. It totally doesn't taste like a protein shake to me. And it has 46 grams of protein (I'm yet to finish a whole big mug). Just wanted to share. Angelina 253/208/140

I made it this morning! YUMMY YUMMY!!! Thanks for the idea! JUDY 359/304.4/175? -54.6 lbs.