Protein Shakes

I start my liquid diet August 9th but have been experimenting with different shakes so that I'm not wasteful and frustrated when I start.  I love the Atkins Caramel Café.  I also love the vanilla flavored but I add different things to it, such as orange Crystal Light caffeine free, etc...Its like having a different flavored milkshake every time.  My doc gave me a bunch of recipes for shakes for the pre-op diet.  If you'd like a copy, email me at [email protected] and I'll send you what I have. 

Definitely try different shakes!  Try watering it down, try a different liquid to mix it (I like unsweetened almond milk), try different flavors and different brands.  

I like the unsweetened almond milk, too. Add a little protein powder to that and a squirt of one of those coffee flavored mios....yumm

My doctor allows me to add 1 to 2 Tbsp Sugar-free/fat -free instant pudding and it makes a huge difference. Throw in some ice into the blender and you have a delicious shake.  

My doctor allows me to add 1 to 2 Tbsp Sugar-free/fat -free instant pudding and it makes a huge difference. Throw in some ice into the blender and you have a delicious shake.  

I like the chocolate and vanilla Premier Protein shakes that are pre-mixed. They are going on sale soon.  If you can have fruit, I make a protein shake every day that's 2 scoops vanilla whey protein (Cyrosport), 1 cup frozen mixed berries, I cup sugar free vanilla almond breeze, and 1 cup baby spinach/kale.  I mix it in the blender.  I'm 3 years out so I can handle a little more.

I meant on sale at Costco.  Costco has great princes on Premier Protein anyway.