I don't remember who it was, but SOMEONE on here was like a walking cook book for various protein shake concoctions. I know that I will gag if I don't get some variation over the next 5 weeks (I start 2 week pre-op liquid protein diet on Monday). I have a big plastic jar of "Jims" high protein vanilla (for starters).

Any and all advice is appreciated!

I had these recipes in my files.  I hope it helps.  Good luck!

Chocolate Banana Crunch
Mix one serving of chocolate whey according to directions. Then, add one banana and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds. Then, add four low-fat chocolate wafers, blend at low speed for ten seconds, and server.
 
Strawberry Cheesecake
Mix one serving of vanilla whey according to directions. Then, add three tablespoons of Jell-O's no-bake, reduced-fat cheesecake mix, three low-fat vanilla wafers, and four frozen strawberries. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
 
PB&J
Mix one serving of vanilla whey according to directions. Then, add one heaping tablespoon of all-natural peanut butter and four frozen strawberries. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
 
Double Deluxe Chocolate Fudge
Mix one serving of chocolate whey according to directions. Then, add one packet of Swiss Miss fat-free hot cocoa mix and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
 
Frozen Fruit Glace
Mix one serving of chocolate or vanilla whey according to directions. Then, add four drops of peppermint extract and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds. Then, add four low-fat chocolate wafers, blend at low speed for ten seconds and serve.
 
Strawberry-Banana Frost
Mix one serving of strawberry whey according to directions. Then, add 1 ripe banana and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
 
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
Mix one serving of chocolate whey according to directions. Then, add 1 heaping tablespoon of all-natural peanut butter and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
 
Breakfast Boost
Energize your day with the right blend of carbs, protein and essential fats. Blend 8 ounces of orange juice with a half-cup non-fat, plain yogurt, half a banana, one serving of soy or whey protein, 1 tablespoon flax seed oil, four frozen peach slices and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
 
Tropical Fruit Freeze
Mix one serving of strawberry whey according to directions. Then, add 1/4 cup frozen, unsweetened peaches, 1/4 cup pineapple, and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
 
Protein Tower of Power
Mix two servings of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry whey according to directions.and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
 
Banana Split
Mix one serving of vanilla or chocolate whey according to directions. Then, add 1 ripe banana, 1/4 cup chopped pineapple, 4 frozen strawberries and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
 
Key Lime Pie
Mix one serving of vanilla whey according to directions. Then, add 2 tablespoons frozen lime juice, one graham cracker (four small squares) and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
 
Cinnamon Roll Supreme
Mix one serving of vanilla whey according to directions. Then, add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon fat-free Butter Buds and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
 
Whey Egg Nog
Mix one serving of vanilla whey according to directions. Then, add 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 graham cracker (4 small squares) and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

 

 

Tropical protein smoothie

Blend very well and enjoy!

Ice cubes
V8 Smoothie (the tropical one)
1 serving protein powder
1 Dreyer's All-Fruit Bar (I used coconut)

 

One word: Nectar.

I seriously cannot believe that I am getting in 23g of protein for each cup of this stuff that I drink. It tastes like juice or kool-aid.

You can get it at The Vitamin Shoppe and if you don't like it, it's returnable. Also, sample packs of all the flavors can be bought at www.vitalady.com or go to www.syntrax.com and request samples be mailed. They will send you one flavor of Nectar, one of flavor of Nectar Sweets, and one flavor of Matrix (a more shake-like protein supplement.)

Anyways, I just can't say enough about these products.

Lots of luck,
Leigh 

Lots of good suggestions above, so I will only add -- try this blog for great recipe ideas:
http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com

Shelly is a staff member of OH, and has GREAT food ideas.  There are protein drinks, smoothies, and right now she is on a protein ice cream kick (and I am making everything she posts the day after).

Thank you all! I have saved all responses to my file. I have this "Jim's" protein powder and it about gags me. I bought the cheap whey protein powder at WallyWorld and it's fantastic (paid a mint for the nasty stuff