It has gotten to the point that eggs are now roughly the same price as my protein powder. 

My protein powder is 10 cents more per shot (30 grms of protein), but so much easier to store, make up, and it's highly mobile.  It's close enough for me to say they cost the same.

It's actually cheaper for me to buy powders than to eat protein.  I never thought that would happen.  

I totally understand. 

I have gotten to where I drink three protein shakes a day and eat things like veggies, salads, fruit etc for my meals. It is easier to count my protein intake that way. I just know I am getting enough and anything else I decide to put into my mouth that has protein in it is added bonus. This way I get my passion for veggies and fruits satisfied and still get the protein I need. I love my shakes anyway!

This is what I want to do, I just can't swallow the shakes.  Best mix so far if protein in low sodium V8, and it gets pretty rank with over 20g in it.  I've tried lots of home made mixes but i'm not finding the magic bullet.  I would kill for a salad...

I've recently started adding frozen berries which is making things more palatable for me.

I drink protein lattes Syntrax Nectar Cappuccino and Hot Chocolate (Chocolate Truffle) It is like having a treat three times a day so it is easy for me to enjoy!

Excellent idea.  I will move towards this model now, especially since fruit and veggies are cheap at the Asian markets.

I've tasted some rank protein powders when I first started.  It's been a year, so I guess it's time I try all the cheaper ones again.  Our tastes do change as we get further out.

I add stuff to the shakes to make it taste better, or hide the strong taste - because I won't toss any powders I buy.  I drink them no matter what. 

If you hate the taste, try adding vanilla extract, spices, peanut butter, cocoa powder, sugar free chocolate sauce (or any other ice cream sauce), sugar free jam, yogurt (effectively competes with a multitude of bad tastes), coffee, heavy cream, etc. 

If anyone knows of any other things to mix with the powders, drop us a line here.  I'm always looking for new things to mix with bad tasting powder.

 

I've started adding berries recently to make things more interesting.

BTW I use frozen berries.

Try aldi. They are the brother corp to trader joes and are a discount supermarket. Bring a quarter for the cat, which you get back when returned and your own bsgs. I get goid foos and produce at aldi

I'm on the west coast.  We don't have Aldi here.  But they are coming, so that is great.