Protein Drink Question

Sandy .
on 6/5/08 9:00 am - MN

So today I bought some protein powder. I found an old recipe from a NUT that I remember I liked. I just can't figure out when to drink it. Look at the ingredients...is it considered a drink or a meal? (my plan is only 3 meals, no snacks) And look at the amounts...should I cut them in half?

Seems like a meal to me. 1 c. plain yogurt 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream (I plan on using skim milk) 1 c. fruit (frozen) 1 scoop whey protein powder What do you suggest?

I'm confused

~ SANDY ~ 5'9" HW 291/SW 274/GW 174/CW 155
Starting BMI 40.4 Extremly Obese ~ Current BMI 22.8 Normal

sherryv
on 6/5/08 9:44 am

RNY on 09/06/07

I would cut the ingredients in half and still put 1 scoop of the protein powder so you get the maximum protein. I would use this as some of the milk replacement. Just my idea.

SherryV

Carol N.
on 6/5/08 9:45 am - Sartell, MN

RNY on 07/24/07

It is a meal, at least my surgeon would say it is. I have something very similar for breakfast each morning. A different flavor for variety though. It does seem like alot of Yogurt and I almost never use milk in mine. I use like 1/4 cup of yogurt and the fruit is either 1/2 banana or a whole apple, skin and all. Just one scoop of protein powder!! Then I blend it up in my Majic bullet and then add ice.....Nummy!!

I do find that since it is like a drink, I do get a bit hungry in the middle of the morning and have something to tide me over till lunch. Usually the other half of the banana or some carrot sticks.

Hope this helps...

CarolN

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mollyku
on 6/5/08 11:20 am - Minneapolis, MN

I have a protein smoothie for breakfast every morning and count it as a meal. I use 1 cup soy mil, 1/2 contain yoplait light yogurt, 1/4 cup of frozen fruit (usually some berry) and one whole scoop protein powder.

Sandy .
on 6/5/08 9:25 pm - MN

RNY on 02/21/08

Thank you!! I'll have it for breakfast this morning.

~ SANDY ~ 5'9" HW 291/SW 274/GW 174/CW 155
Starting BMI 40.4 Extremly Obese ~ Current BMI 22.8 Normal

barbk
on 6/5/08 10:23 pm - Eagan, MN

RNY on 10/08/07

A post from last fall had this as a link that I have used alot!!! She has lots of food ideas too. http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/06/my-fa vorite-protein-shake-recipes.html Hope you find a few you like....

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