How to make a GREAT protein shake!

I use a bullet blender to make my protein shakes. I add 4-5 ounces of water to the blender cup, then I add my protein powder, then I add in some ice.  A quick shake and I put it on the base.

It takes about 1-2 minutes for the protein to blend.  After I take it off the blender and add a ring so I can drink it right from my blender cup, or I pour it into another glass.

I have found that having my protein drinks ICE cold are the way to have them!

My favorite Protein powders are the BSN Lean Desert Protein and the Sytntha-6 brand.



If you want to see me in action making a protein shake, click right here!

--Mike

Mike - you are funny!  I love your "mad camera skills"!  LOL!

I use a blender like yours, but it's from wally world, put in 8 oz of FF milk, my protein, blend it a little, add my ice pulse blend it a few times and tada - protein shake  - your's looks thicker and creamier than mine, mine gets a little foamy and the ice chips float to the top.  I might have to try it with less water. 

Thanks for the demo...

Maurie

Thanks!

If you watch the video of my last weight update... you'll see how funny I can be :).

I love my bullet style blender.  It's a MUST have I believe. I use it every single day!

I had to cut back the liquid a lot (I used to use 8 ounces) otherwise it's really runny and you don't get as much of the actual flavoring.  Your other option is to use more protein powder.  I've done that when I've been low for protein/calories on the day.

Your welcome for the demo!


If you wouldn't mind humoring me... I just put that website up... what do you think of the format?

--Mike

Thanks for the tips!  Definitely going to try less liquid.  I usually add some DaVinci if it isn't flavorful enough.. never thought of  adding another scoop.. duh... :o) 

I'll check out your other video blogs.  I like the format - easy to read and easy to navigate.  Good for us old folks!

Thanks again,
Maurie

I just saw that you were at your doc's goal!!! 

Congradulations (I don't know how far behind I am), but I still have to say it!

--Mike

Thanks!  Actually I wanted 130 as goal and he wanted 160 as goal, so he/we compromised at 145 LOL!!  He's good like that. 

Great video!  Where do you get your protein powders??  I have just started to look at these, because my dr doesn't actually want us to use them.  But I need to get in more protein, so I thought this would be the best way! 
Ohh, and do your shakes end up really airy?? I have the magic bullet too, and stuff I have tried to make ends up really airy and then makes me belchy!   
Thanks!

They end up a little airy, but not too bad.  If I wanted to let it sit in the freezer for a bit the bubbles would come down.

I get mine at Amazon.com, as it's about 1/2 the price compared to ordering it direct form them. 

--Mike

OMG - Mike - your video was quirky but inspired me to get a Magic Bullet!  I LOVE IT!!!  also, I got some of the syn-6 Mochachinno and it is delicious!!  I do mix mine with 1% milk.  It is a very nice texture compared to most other protein powders I have tried.  Thanks again for sharing!!

Hi!

I can't have people falling asleep when watching my videos!  That's just not who I am!  I hope you got some entertainment from it!

I'm glad that you are enjoying my recommendations!  I use the BSN powders and my Magic Bullet daily!  I have to keep my Protein intake really high.  I just got back my labs and my protein is low.   So I'm upping my protein from 100g+/day to 150g+/day.  That means more shakes!

--Mike