protein shakes

Hi, I'm 2 months post op and I can tell you right now that I cant stand the protien shakes that my nutritionist has required me to drink, I've gone thro several samples annd even bought 5 containers full that I WONT use cause it doesnt taste right, I'd rather drink watered down chalk. I know I NEED the extra protien and my nutritionist is adament about this particular brand. Does anyone know out there another protien shake or bar that can be bought at a local store without ordering over the phone or internet. please help with this information. Thanks a Bunch!

Hi Monica!! As long as your nutritionist isn't insisting on that particular brand due to health issues and/or limitations, I can share my favorite protein drink with you..... it's the only one that I like, and believe me - I have tried them ALL!!! AdvantEdge Carb Control (ready to drink) Shake - Cocolate Fudge 11 fl. oz 100 Calories 3 fat grams 4 Carbs 0 Sugars 15 Proteins *Also available in Vanilla and Strawberry Haven't tried it, but you could probably add a little protein powder into it for a few extra grams - don't know how that would taste, but if you have all that extra powder laying around, it might be worth a shot! Cheapest at Wal-Mart at about $4.99/four-pack. Check it out - you might like it!!! Hope this works for you!!! Hugs! Kristi

This isn't a protien shake.. but it is Hot Chocolate.. it is by Health Wise Distributed by Nutritional Resources, Inc. Augusta GA 30906. It is VERY good!! I can only find it at my doctor's office though. It has 80 calories and 15g of protien and 2g of sugar and 3g of Carbohydrates in an 8oz cup of hot chocolate. It is wonderful! Check with your doctor and see if they can tell you where to find it. It isn't chalky at all. Taste just like Swiss Miss. I know you are looking to actually just buy it at a store - but if you do find it - give it a try. Good luck! Emily

Hey Monica, I have recently started taste testing the Isopure ready to drink protein drinks. They are available at GNC. The come in fruity flavors and kind of taste like a Red Bull or similar energy drink. They are low calorie, no sugar, no carbs, and according to the employee at GNC they contain the highest quality and easiest to absorb protein available. They are quite spendy, but I am very picky about taste. I also like the Muscle Milk in chocolate milk flavor, banana cream flavor, and my newest VERY FAVORITE Mocha Joe flavor. These are also available at GNC, but theya re also quite spendy and these have a higher calorie and carb count. My surgeon recommends them to his patients now though. So, I know they are "approved". I heard that GNC has an excellent return policy, so you will have to ask about that when you buy. I know I hate wasting, but I won't drink something that is just disgusting either. Good luck finding something that works for you. Angela

I know you just want a store but may I suggest www.bariatriceating.com . You can order samples, try them and then find what you like in the store. You can also call and speak to them they are very knowledgeable. Some people do Unjury because it is flavorless and they add it to their Crystal light. I am told that Muscle Max stores have a very good selection. I personally love IDS Cappaccino and Belgium Chocolate. Matrix by Syntrax is also very good. The higher the quality of protein the better it taste. Also you want to get Whey protein as we absorb it the best. Last your taste will also change over time. The ones I started with are just for back-up now. Protein is a life long requirement so find what you can like and do it. It does help if you use a blender to mix it. I love my bullet, it is worth every penny. Good luck, Robin

Monica, I, too, like the Unjury and Isopure but found the Isopure had a weird aftertaste but good in those early days. Personally, being 2 years out, I like to add a little of fruit and splenda to mine. Try the Necter brand. I really like the Strawberry (add strawberries or bananas) or the Fuzzy Navel (add peaches and/or pineapple). I also do a little vanilla with blueberry. Cru**** up with some ice in a blender and...yummmm But, be careful, you're still early and this may be too much for you yet. Check with your doc on when you can add fruit to your diet before trying these combos...they are still good without the fruit...just a little ice in the blender works well too Good Luck

My surgeon is not a fan of protein powder. The weight loss doctor and nutritionist are. Try "generic" what you have on hand protein powders in place of the brand names in some of these, I am thinking you should find one or more you can enjoy, not just tolerate. Also you can add up to 4 scoops of protein powder to sugar free Jello pudding to up your protein, just make it with the 2 cups of milk as directed and you have protein pudding. Berry Berry Smoothie 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1-2 scoops low carb ice cream 1 cup skim milk (or 1% milk) ¼ cup frozen fruit medley Mix in blender until smooth Sunrise Smoothie 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 cup orange juice (or orange tang) ½ banana (peeled) 2 scoops carb freedom ice cream 4-5 frozen strawberries Mix in blender until smooth Cherry Vanilla 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 4-5 maraschino cherries 2 scoops low carb vanilla ice cream 1 cup cherry sugar free Kool-aid Mix in blender until smooth Peach 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 cup Crystal Lite peach tea 4-6 frozen peach slices 4 ice cubes Mix in blender until smooth Strawberry-Lemonade 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 cup sugar free lemonade Kool-aid 4-5 frozen strawberries 4-5 ice cubes Mix in blender until smooth Cherry Vanilla Coke Float 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 2 scoops low carb ice cream 1 cup diet coke 4-5 cherries Mix in blender until smooth Apple Pie Frosty 1 1/2 scoops HDT 5+1 vanilla protein powder 1 apple, peeled, cored, and sliced (or 1/2 C no-sugar-added applesauce) 2 packets Splenda 1/2 t cinnamon 1/4 t nutmeg 3/4 C water 8-10 ice cubes Blend thoroughly and drink up Butterscotch Pecan Liquid Pie 2 scoops ProScore 100 vanilla 8 oz cold water 2 T sugar free butterscotch pudding mix 4-5 ice cubes 1/4 C pecans Blend protein powder, water and pudding mix. (The pudding mix thickens the liquid considerably). Add ice cubes and blend till ice slivers. Add pecans and blend again for a few seconds. Pour into nice huge parfait glass and enjoy. (about 300 calories). Cherry Vanilla Protein Shake 1 scoop vanilla powder 1/2 cup SF cherry yogurt 4 ice cubes splash water vanilla extract (to taste) cherry extract (to taste) Put all of it in a blender and hit liquify! Enjoy Choco Mint Shake 1 1/2 scoops HDT 5+1 chocolate protein powder 1 packet sugar free hot chocolate mix 1 teaspoon mint flavoring 1/2 cup of soy milk 1/2 cup of water 6 large ice cubes Put all ingredients into blender and mix to desired consistency. Serve cold. Chocolate Almond Shake 2 scoops ProScore 100 chocolate 1 cup of soy milk 2 T Sweet N Low chocolate syrup 1 t almond flavoring 1/4 cup of almonds 6-8 ice cubes Blend all ingredients, except almonds and ice cubes, then add nuts and cubes and blend again Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter De-Lite 3/4 c. cold water 1/4 c. Toasted Marshmallow s/f syrup 2 scoops PS IOO Chocolate Protein Powder 4 packets. equal 1/2 small banana 1T. low sugar Peanut Butter 1T. s/f White Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix Put everything in blender and whirl till smooth. Scrape down sides if necessary and whirl some more. 1 Scoop Chocolate Protein Powder of Choice Put all ingredients except ice in blender, blend until smooth. Add ice and blend to give it a frozen smoothie consistency. Chocolate Banana Smoothie 1/2 cup banana Fat-Free NutraSweet Sweetened Yogurt 1/2 cup Non-fat Milk 1/2 cup ripe banana peeled and sliced Dash of Vanilla Chocolate Coconut Shake 2 oz Coconut Milk 6 oz Cold Water 2 scoops Chocolate protein powder 1 tsp Chocolate or Banana Sugar-Free pudding Hand Shake well. Chocolate Covered Banana 1 scoop Chocolate Isopure 1/2 c 1% milk splash of sugar-free chocolate syrup 1/2 banana 4 maraschino cherries 2 handfuls ice Blend Chocolate Covered Cherry Shake 1 1/2 scoops HDT 5+1 chocolate protein powder 1 cup soy milk 2T Sweet N Low chocolate syrup 10-12 cherries - (no pits please) 8-10 ice cubes Put all ingredients into blender and mix to desired consistency Chocolate Frosty Shake 1 rounded scoop Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex Chocolate Protein Powder 1 rounded tsp. fat free sugar free French Vanilla International Coffee 1 rounded tsp. fat free Creamora (non-dairy coffee creamer powder) 10 ice cubes Use a blender to get a shake-like consistency Chocolate Fudge Shake 2 scoops ProScore 100 chocolate 2 T chocolate fudge sugar free pudding mix 8 oz water 5 large ice cubes, tiny silver spoon (optional) Blend ProScore, pudding and water, add ice cubes, blend till crushed with ice slivers still un-melted, pour into insulated cup (makes about 16 oz) and eat it with a tiny silver spoon. Chocolate OrangeSicle 1 1/2 scoops ProScore 100 chocolate 1/2 Scoop OrangeSicle protein powder 8 oz water Shake very well Chocolate Peanut Butter Death 2 scoops PS100 Chocolate Protein Powder 8 oz Cold Water 2 tsp Chocolate SF Pudding Mix 1 packets Splenda 1 Generous splash (probably 1 1/2 ounces) of SF DaVinci Peanut Butter Syrup 1 Generous splash (probably 1 1/2 ounces) of SF DaVinci Cookie Dough Syrup 1 Heaping Tablespoon (Daloop) of Fat Free Cool Whip Light 1 Heaping Teaspoon of Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter approx. 6 oz of crushed ice Mix until entirely smooth - pour - sit back and enjoy pure indulgence Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 tbs. peanut butter 1 cup skim milk 2 handfuls ice Blend thoroughly Chocolate Raspberry Shake 2 scoops ProScore 100 chocolate 8 oz water (or skim, lactaid or soy milk) sugar free raspberry syrup Blend and enjoy Chocolate Vanilla Swirl 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder splash Vitamite splash water ice Blend thoroughly Chocolate-Banana Shake 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1/2 banana 1 cup skim milk 2 handfuls ice Blend thoroughly. Hint: if you can't use a banana, try banana extract...tastes good! Coco Loco 1 1/2 scoops 100%Whey Vanilla Protein powder 4 oz Vitamite 6 packets Splenda splash Luzianne Peach Mango Ice Tea flavoring 2 drops Coconut extract 2 drops Pineapple extract 1 drop Rum extract (optional) 5 ice cubes Blend and chop ice thoroughly Cookies & Cream Splash of Cookies & Cream coffee Splash of Vitamite Splash of water 1 tsp. Sugar Free DaVinci Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Syrup (optional) 1/3 scoop ProBlend 55 _mocha/cappuccino 1/3 scoop Pro V60 Chocolate Thunder 1/3 scoop Pro V60 Vanilla Crème ice Blend Creamy Peach Melba 6-8 frozen peach slices 4-6 oz water 1 tbsp peach mango Luzianne Tea Flavor 1 tsp DaVinci Raspberry flavor 2 packets splenda 1 tbsp heavy cream 2 scoops Keto Peaches & Cream Protein Powder Blend peaches, water, flavorings, & splenda until liquid. Add protein powder. Drizzle in cream last. Blend well. Donna's Delicious Protein Smoothie 6 to 8 oz sunrise orange crystal light (premade) 3 ice cubes 3 frozen raspberries 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder optional: tablespoon of light cool whip Mix crystal light with the ice cubes and frozen raspberries, add the scoop of vanilla protein powder and mix only for a few seconds (mixing the protein too much causes it to foam) Double Chocolate Fudge ½ cup skim milk 1 packet, no sugar added hot cocoa mix 1 scoop Chocolate protein powder 4 ice cubes (or ½ - 1 cup crushed ice) Mix in blender. Egg Nog 1 scoop of Vanilla HDT 5+1 vanilla 1 cup of soy milk 1 teaspoon of rum extract 1/2 teaspoon of all spice 4-6 large ice cubes Put all ingredients into blender and mix to desired consistency. Serve cold. Elvis IS IN MY KITCHEN RIGHT NOW making a PB & J Milkshake 2 scoops ProScore Vanilla Protein Powder 1 Tbsp. vanilla sugar-free instant pudding 8 oz cold water 1 Tbsp or to taste berry, raspberry or peach (or other) sugar-free syrup 3-5 ice cubes 1 Tbsp. crunchy peanut butter Combine the protein powder, pudding, and sugar-free syrup into blender and blend for 30 seconds. Add 3-5 ice cubes, blend until ice slivers, add crunchy peanut butter, blend for a few seconds. Pour into 16 oz glass. Eat with a small silver spoon, savoring each spoonful. Extra spicy ProScore _Mocha Chai 2 oz of any strong (i.e. Starbucks) left-over cold coffee with half & half piece of fresh ginger 4-5 cloves few peppercorns 1 oz cold strong unsweetened Chai tea 4-5 ice cubes 2 scoops ProScore 100 Chocolate Protein Powder pinch nutmeg splash vanilla extract in a COLD blender, add cold coffee, ginger, cloves, peppercorns, cold Chai tea. Blend, adding 4-5 ice cubes one at a time until ice cubes are broken up. Add 2 scoops protein powder while blender is moving. Add cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract. Frappachino 1 tbs. instant coffee or a splash of cold coffee 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder 2 handfuls ice 1/2 cup skim milk blend thoroughly. Frappucchino On-the-Go 1/2 can Blue Luna light _mocha (or Starbuck's light Frappachino brand) 1 scoop chocolate protein powder Shake in Blue Luna can and pour over ice. Fruit Freeze ½ cup skim milk (substitute water if you don't do milk) 1 scoop unflavored protein powder 5 strawberries, frozen, no added sugar 2 peaches, frozen, no added sugar ¼ cup pineapple, canned, packed in juice (or Lite syrup) 4 ice cubes (or ½ - 1 cup crushed ice) Mix in blender. Fruit Smoothie 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 4 fresh strawberries frozen and sliced 1/2 fresh banana frozen and sliced 1 scoop Vanilla or Strawberry protein powder of choice Put all ingredients except ice in blender and blend until smooth. Add ice and blend until frozen smoothie consistency. Fudgesicle 1 1/2 scoops chocolate protein powder 12 oz cold water 10 packets splenda 1 sugar free fudgesicle 1/2 oz DaVinci sugar free vanilla syrup 6 ice cubes put all ingredients except protein into blender-blend on high until no more pings from ice on blades-turn down blender until top of mixture is moving but not splashing-add protein-replace cover and whirl-but not too high or it will puff up to about 40 oz! Good Morning Smoothie 1 small banana 3/4 cup skim milk 1/2 cup non-fat sugar free strawberry yogurt 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1 scoop vanilla protein powder of choice Put all ingredients except ice in blender and blend until smooth. Add ice and blend until frozen fruit smoothie consistency. Iced _Mocha Latte 2 scoops ProScore 100 chocolate, leftover cold coffee (decaf Hazelnut) 1 T fat free sugar free vanilla pudding mix a splash of sugar free hazelnut coffee syrup and a few ice cubes Blend Light and Dark Symphony 1 scoop ProBlend 55 _Mocha Cappuccino splash coffee splash water ice Blend thoroughly for light symphony; for dark symphony add 1 tbs. white chocolate SF syrup and blend Luscious Pina Colada 2 scoops ProScore 100 vanilla 2 T vanilla sugar free pudding mix dash of coconut flavoring dash of pineapple flavoring ice Blend and enjoy Mango Morning Smoothie Juice of 1/2 of a fresh lime 2oz cold water meat of 1 mango small piece fresh ginger 1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond extract) 7-8 ice cubes 2 scoops ProScore Vanilla Blend lime juice, cold water, meat of mango, ginger and vanilla extract until smooth. When blended, add 7-8 ice cubes, one at a time until blended. Add ProScore Vanilla protein powder one scoop at a time while blender is still moving. You can substitute soy milk instead of water and soy ice cubes instead of plain ice, but you will need to watch calories with those substitutions. Mocha, Ginger & Cinnamon 2 scoops ProScore 100 Chocolate 4 oz left-over coffee with half & half a few good sprinkles of cinnamon small piece FRESH ginger 6-8 ice cubes Blend on low, then on high. Add about 6-8 ice cubes, one at a time - chuck each one HARD into the blender while blending. Blend until creamy. Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream Shake 1 1/2 scoop GNC 100% Whey Vanilla Protein Powder 4-5 packets of Splenda 1 capful DaVinci's Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup 5 oz Vitamite lots of ice cubes Blend syrup, Splenda, and Vitamite together. Add protein powder; blend until mixed. Add Ice and blend until chopped well. Orange & Cream Shake 8 ounces (or less if you wish) Stewart's Diet Orange & Cream Soda splash Vitamite 1 scoop ProV60 Vanilla Cream protein ice blend extra thoroughly to get rid of all of the carbonation Orange Banana Smoothie 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 cup pulp free OJ 1/2 banana sliced 1 rounded scoop Keto Shake Orange Crème protein powder 1 rounded scoop Keto Shake Banana Crème protein powder 1 cup ice Blend all ingredients except ice until smooth. Add ice, blend until smoothie consistency. Orange Julius 8 oz non-fat plain yogurt 1 can (6 oz) Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate 2 1/2 cup skim milk 1 Tsp vanilla extract 2 scoops Protein Powder of your choice Put ingredients in blender, blend until smooth, fruit smoothie consistency. Orange Julius Ain't Got Nothing On Us Smoothie 2 Scoops ProScore 100 vanilla 6 oz water 1 T sugar free vanilla pudding mix 1/4 c real orange juice (preferably hand squeezed with pulp, or from store with pulp) 1 t good vanilla flavoring 3-4 ice cubes Blend all ingredients except ice cubes. Cold water will cause pudding mix to thicken. Add ice cubes and blend till ice slivers. Pour into tall glass and use straw to sip, dainty, a little at a time, really taste it. Don't guzzle (grin) Peach Creamsicle 6 oz Crystal Lite Peach Tea 2 tablespoon SF Instant Vanilla Pudding 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder 6 packets Splenda ice cubes Blend thoroughly Peach and Strawberry Yummy 3 slices frozen peaches (or 1/2 frozen banana) 3 good sized frozen strawberries 1/4 - 1/2 cup water 1 packets Splenda 1 rounded Vanilla protein powder BLEND Pina Colada Smoothie 8oz can refrigerated crushed pineapple in natural unsweetened juices 1 Tsp coconut flavoring 1/2 cup crushed ice 1 packet artificial sweetener 1 scoop vanilla protein powder of choice Combine in blender and blend for 2 minutes on high Pineapple Vanilla Ginger Shake Meat from 1/2 SMALL COLD pineapple enough cold water to blend small piece of fresh ginger 5-6 ice cubes 2 scoops ProScore 100 Vanilla Protein Powder cinnamon fresh mint In a blender put meat from pineapple, enough COLD water to blend, and ginger. Blend until smooth. Add 5-6 ice cubes, 1 piece at a time and blend until creamy. Add 2 scoops of ProScore 100 Vanilla while blender is in motion (OK to substitute different brand). Pour into a brandy glass, sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top and add a piece of fresh mint. Real Root Beer float 1.5 scoops of diet, sugar-free vanilla ice cream 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 3/4 can diet root beer Stir thoroughly Root Beer Float 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 can diet root beer Mix thoroughly and pour over ice Root beer Float 2 scoops Vanilla Carb Solutions Protein Powder 1 12 ounce can Diet Root Beer (A&W is best) open and let soda go flat 4 or 5 ice cubes 2 envelopes Splenda Throw it all in a blender and enjoy! S'Mores splash coffee (optional, but really does taste better!) splash Vitamite splash water DaVinci Sugar-free Toasted Marshmallow syrup (to taste) Chocolate protein powder (something milk-chocolaty seems to taste best , like ProV60 Chocolate Thunder) Sans Sucre Cinnamon Sugar (to taste**** blend thoroughly Snicker splash Snicker doodle coffee splash Vitamite splash water 1 scoop chocolate protein powder ice Blend thoroughly. Don't have Snicker doodle coffee? Substitute regular coffee, SF hazelnut syrup and the SF cinnamon sugar. This one is excellent!!!! Snickers Candy Bar splash chocolate caramel coffee splash Vitamite splash water 1 tsp peanut butter or SF peanut butter syrup chocolate protein powder ice Blend thoroughly. Don't have chocolate caramel coffee? You can substitute it with regular coffee, SF caramel syrup, SF chocolate syrup (optional) if you want even more of a chocolaty taste. Strawberry Berry Berry 1 scoop of Strawberry Pro Blend 55 4 strawberries (frozen or fresh) 1/4 cup of blueberries 1 cup of cranberry juice 1 cup ice or crushed ice Put all ingredients into blender and mix to desired consistency. Serve cold. Strawberry Chocolate Milk 2 Scoops Strawberry Carb Solutions 1 Scoop (use the Carb Solutions scoop) Carnation Fat Free Hot Cocoa 14 ounces water Mix in blender with ice for a "shake" or shake inshaker for a more milky consistency Strawberry for Protein Dummies 10 frozen strawberrys 1/2 small banana 1 scoop (23g) Biochem's Ultimate LO Carb Whey (Natural Flavor) 8 oz Water 1/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Splenda to taste *Note: I found the protein by going to a local health food store and asking for a whey protein with the LEAST taste and that mixed easily into water* Tropical Breakfast Smoothie 1 cup fresh cut-up strawberries 8 oz pineapple chunks in natural juice 1 fresh banana sliced 1/2 cup cholesterol free egg product 1 scoop vanilla protein powder of choice Put all ingredients except ice in blender, blend until smooth, add ice and blend to frozen smoothie consistency. This recipe yields more than one serving Two Berry Delight 1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries 1/2 cup raspberries 1/2 cup water 1 cup ice 1 packet of sweetener 1/2 cup milk 1 cup orange juice vitamins or protein powder Put all ingredients except ice in blender and blend until smooth. Add ice and blend to give it a frozen smoothie consistency Vanilla Butterscotch 8 oz cold water 2 scoops vanilla ProScore 1T butterscotch sugar-free pudding 4 ice cubes 1 T vanilla sugar free pudding 4-5 ice cubes blend it all, and let it set up a little, and it tastes all custardy. Vanilla Chai Vanilla protein powder 8 oz iced Chai tea (made from tea bag and refrigerated) dash of cinnamon little Splenda splash of soy milk Blend and enjoy Vanilla Frosty 1 1/2 scoops HDT 5+1 vanilla protein powder 1/2 to 1 container Dannon Fit and Light yogurt (any flavor) 3/4 c water or soy milk 10-12 ice cubes Blend in blender until the consistency of a Wendy's frosty Vanilla PB Fruity 2 scoops ProScore 100 vanilla 1 T sugar free vanilla pudding mix 8 oz water, 1T or to taste berry or raspberry or peach or other sugar-free syrup (0 calories) 3-5 ice cubes 2 t peanut butter-crunchy kind Blend before adding peanut butter, add peanut butter and blend again till ice slivers. Note: (if you put in too many ice cubes, it will dilute the peanutty taste)... Vanilla Spice Freeze 2 scoops ProScore 100 vanilla 2 T vanilla Sugar Free pudding mix pinch of cinnamon pinch of cloves Blend, store in freezer until it gets thick. Yummmmm Vanilla vanilla citrus 2 oz of refrigerated water 1/4 lime, (including rind) cut up in about 4-6 pieces Piece of fresh ginger to taste About 1/2 t. vanilla Blend. 45 Chuck in about 6 cubes, one at a time, till dissolved, add 2 scoops of ProScore 100 Vanilla, swirl in a little cinnamon, while still blending. Add all except ice, ProScore and cinnamon. Blend. Add remaining ingredients and blend again. White Chocolate Mouse _Mocha Frappachino splash Vitamite splash water 1 scoop PB55 _Mocha Frappachino 1/2 tsp. SF Jell-O White Chocolate Mouse Pudding handful of ice Blend thoroughly, sweeten to taste (Optional) Peanut Brittle Protein Shake 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 2 tbsp sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix (dry) 1 tbsp natural peanut butter (smooth or chunky) 8 oz. water (or low-fat milk) 3-6 ice cubes Add all ingredients to blender, whip, and serve. I like to use chunky peanut peanut butter and add it last so that it it stays chunky (like peanut brittle) but it tastes just as good with a smoother consistency. Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1 tbsp sugar-free instant vanilla pudding 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp imitation vanilla (or 1/4 tsp extract) 1 packet artificial sweetener a few dashes butter flavor sprinkles or butter-flavor extract 8 oz. water (or low-fat milk) 3 ice cubes Add all ingredients to blender, whip, and serve. The Hulk Protein Shake 2 scoops vanilla protein 1 ½ tbsp sugar-free pistachio pudding mix 1 mint leaf or a few drops peppermint extract (optional) a few drops green food coloring (optional) 8 oz. cold water (or low-fat milk) 3-5 ice cubes Add all ingredients to blender, blend, and pour into cup. This tastes great without the mint so don't worry if you don't have it around. Instant Breakfast 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup milk skim 1 package of carnation instant breakfast 1 scoop of protein 4 ice cubes Blend Strawberry Instant Breakfast 1cup skim milk 1 packet of instant breakfast 1 scoop protein 1/2 cup frozen strawberries blend 45 seconds _Mocha Instant Breakfast SF Carnation Instant Breakfast 2c. NF low carb milk 1 tsp decaf coffee 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/2 scoop protein powder Mix until smooth This gives you 38g of protein! The Best Hot Chocolate one package of diet hot cocoa mix (Swiss miss or nestles) one scoop any whey protein powder (no flavor) one mug cold water Mix protein powder with cold water. Microwave water and protein powder for 1.5 minutes (you will have to be careful with this step, warm up the mixture slowly and do not over heat) add the hot cocoa mix and stir Vanilla protein powder and mix it with Sugar-Free Tang®. Yummy. " My favorite one (if you can eat fruit) is the following: You may want to half the recipe... 1 cup of orange juice 1 cup of blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1 1/2 scoop of whey vanilla protein 1 banana 1 cup of ice Blend and enjoy! This is a great one to drink after working out. Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Drink: Crush 3 ice cubes in blender add 6 oz water or fat free milk add 4 frozen strawberries (no sugar added or syrup) add 2 tablespoons of reduced fat cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon almond extract add a serving of any vanilla protein drink. You can substitute other fruit such as raspberries, banana, etc. I also love to set it in the freezer for awhile and get it not quite frozen, but with ice crystals in it. It's not the same as a cheesecake- but it has that flavor. Protein Delight Chocolate Coconut I just have to tell ya'll how good this flavor is. It tastes just like an almond joy. I mix it with water, a splash of Carb Countdown Milk and ice. Use my magic bullet and blend. It even has pieces of coconut and chocolate in it. It is really great. It is hard to believe it is a protein shake.---------- I bet that would make some killer protein balls!---------- I know!!! It's my new favorite; I have to have it at least once a day. I call it my Almond Joy Shake. It makes me feel like I'm splurging on a special treat. Oh, I also add a splash of S/F DaVinci Coconut syrup. Makes it extra coconut-ty..... YUMMY!!!!!!--------- I got a sample pack of all the protein delight flavors at www.enjoyhealth.com but Susan Maria's site has the 1.1 pound tubs for 3.00 less at 16.75---------.Have you tried the white chocolate strawberry one yet? I want to order it cause it sounds so yummy but wanted to hear from a fellow chocolate coconut lover how it compares in taste. Also, I think they make a lemon flavored one; it's not sold at bariatriceating.com I saw it on another site but was thinking that sounded pretty yummy too. I start off with Atkins shakes and then couldn't stomach them any longer...so now I'm using an Unflavored protein mixed w/crystal light or SF decaf French Vanilla Coffee which is great...I also like the Matrix 5.0 it's like hot choco...and I have Protein Delite Strawberry & white cho****an't say it's a WOW protein but it's passable) I do like the Protein Delite Pineapple Vanilla that one is great, just mix with milk or pineapple koolaid... I would get an unflavored protein and that way you can mix it with anything you want. fuzzy navel from nectar ...and now i'm in love. It's really smooth, not gritty at all. when you mix it up it looks like sunrise crystal light...and very palatable. I drank it alone without flavoring it as I wanted to see what it tasted like. very good I would say. I am buying some today and I plan to mix it with sunrise crystal light. If you go to Susan Maria's website, she is out of stock on the canisters, but she has them in the to go pack which gives you 21 single serve portions. That is what I want to get so that I can take my protien with me like I do my crystal light. Hope this helps you. Good luck on the protien search. I really like several of the drinks from Protein Delight, Alpine Milk Chocolate, Strawberry White chocolate, Vanilla Very Berry. I have also tried and liked their Raspberry Yougart and Chocolate Coconut. They have 19.5 grams of protein per serving. You can get these at Susan Maria's site bariatriceating.com. From GNC I also like the low carb Ultramet in Chocolate Fudge. It takes really good mixed with water and a couple of teaspoons of cool whip and ice. The best thing about this shake is that it has 35 grams of protein per serving and it comes individually packaged so you can take it anywhere. It also mixes well in a shaker cup as does the protein delight. If you don't have a Magic Bullet I suggest getting one. They are great. I tried alot of different samples and the best one for me has been profect by protica www.protica.com it is only 2.7 oz so easy to drink and tastes some what like Kool-Aid. You can order a sample through them . and Matrix 5.o chocolate is really good too it is either hot or cold but you are back to 8oz and this early out it takes so long to drink and you feel so full! Shari I agree with you about the unjury strawberry, but their chocolate is very good. I drank several canisters of it pre and post op and then went to chocolate matrix 5.0 and then the protein delite chocolate coconut....hmmm chocolate...do you see a pattern here? I remember reading that someone said they "couldn't drink a chocolate shake every day for the rest of their life" and I thought....I can! good luck. Try ordering a bunch of samples and pick your favorite. The absolute best protein smoothies in the world are RTD Xtreme smoothies available through Bariatriceating.com. They are smooth and taste SOOOOOOO good! There are 5 flavors. I would suggest getting the 5 pack to try the different flavors. My favorites are Praline Scream and Cappuchino Xtreme - yummy! And each can has 35 grams of protein! I don't know how I would have gotten this far without them. And my surgeon told me that people who use protein shakes or smoothies for breakfast (when I have mine), lose more weight and keep it off than people who just eat normal breakfast food. Try them - they are AWESOME! use Pro Blend 55. One scoop with lowfat or skim milk give ya 35.5 grams of protein and it isn't too expensive either......it runs $24.99 for a 2 lb can. I mix it with Hood's chocolate carb countdown milk and it is very good. My favorite flavors of the protein is Mocha Cappachino and the Chocolate fudge. It isn't real thick and it is very smooth and good. I have recommended it to lots of others here and they like it too. I buy mine at the Vitamin Shoppe. GNC carries it but it is almost $10 more there. Some of the other websites that sell protein powders are very expensive. Sylvester Stalone has a protein pudding called Instone pudding. It has 20 grams of protein for 6 oz. It comes in Choc, Vanilla, Lemon and banana cream. It is very good and doesn't taste bad at all. You can also get it at the Vitamin shoppe. It is $6.99 for 4 puddings. Good luck as you prepare for your surgery. Syntrax called Nectar Roadside lemonade it really does taste like the lemonade you by from a stand I started adding protein powder to my Jello SF pudding. It tastes very good and is cheaper. You can find Instone Pudding at Drugstore.com on sale for under $3.00 a 4 pack. I did enjoy the banana creme and chocolate pre-op. NOW SPORTS unflavored whey protein and mixing it with Crystal light which is pretty good because you can choose the flavor you what without having to buy a whole container of it I just now started trying other protein mixes...I like the Matrix 5.0 hot choco...thats really good when it's cold.. Protein Delite Pineapple Vanilla -I like this with Hood countdown milk or just pineapple Kool-Aid Protein Delite Strawberry & white choco-I've only tried it once with the Hood carb countdown milk and it wasn't bad but not my 1st choice. You will have to keep trying different proteins until you find the one that you like best. My main staple for protein is the unflavored one... "Cheesecake" protein drink. Crush 3 ice cubes in blender add 6 oz water or fat free milk add 4 fresh or frozen strawberries (no sugar added) 2 tablespoons of reduced fat cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 serving size of any vanilla protein powder Blend well. I use the almond extract in almost all of my protein drinks- it not only adds some flavor, but it smells good (and I hate the smell of protein drinks Frappachino protein shake 1tbs instant coffee(or splash of cold coffee) 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder 2 handfuls ice 1/2 cup skim milk Blend thoroughly Orange Julius protein shake 8oz non-fat plain yogurt 1can(6oz)orange juice concentrate 2 1/2 cup skim milk 1Tsp vanilla extract 2 scoops protein powder of your choice put ingredients in blender, blend until smooth Yields 6 3/4 cup servings!! Peach Creamsicle 6oz crystal lite peach tea 2 tablespoons SF instant vanilla pudding 6 packets splenda 6 ice cubes blend thoroughly Root beer float protein shake 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1 12 ounce can of diet root beer(open and flat) 4 or 5 ice cubes 2 packets splenda blend until frothy and enjoy! Apple pie frosty protein shake 1 or 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1 apple peeled, cored, and sliced(or 1/2 cup no sugar added applesauce) 2 packets splenda 1/2Tsp cinnamon 1/4Tsp nutmeg 3/4 cup water 8-10 ice cubes Blend thoroughly and enjoy! Chocolate covered Cherry protein shake 1 or 2 scoops chocolate protein powder 1 cup skim milk(or whatever milk you use) 2 Tsp sweet & low chocolate syrup 10-12 cherries 8-10 ice cubes put all ingredients into blender and mix to desired consistency Eggnog protein shake 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 cup skim milk 1Tsp rum extract 1/2Tsp of all spice 4-6 large ice cubes put all ingredients into blender and mix to desired consistency, must be served very cold!!! Good Canned Protein Shake? Worldwide Pure Protein www.vitaminshoppe.com I found the individual cans at a local Vitamin Shoppe hear in Dallas where I live. They sell the individual cans nationally at all GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe, Bally's, and Lifetime Fitness. Check the websites for each of these places to find one near you! I love Worldwide Pure Protein, 35 grams and 11 ounces in chocolate, cappuccino or strawberry, available at Trader Joes. Good Canned Protein Shake? EAS Advantage Edge They are 100 calories, and very low carb with no sugar. They have 15 grams of protein and 11 oz. They come in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, caramel and other flavors. They are in a shelf stable container-not a can. EAS Advant Edge in the silver 4 pack - about $4.97 at Wal-Mart. They're not thick, no after taste and the chocolate tastes somewhat like a Yoo Hoo. Susan Maria at www.bariatriceating.com!! I had to try the protein powders people have been raving about from Susan's site and received my first order today. I tried a protein drink at lunch and it was absolutely delicious! I mixed cold skim milk with her sample packet of Protein Delite's Strawberry White Chocolate protein powder (19.5 grams of protein, not including the milk!). It tasted like a thin strawberry milkshake with real pieces of strawberry! So good!!! I really love the raspberry yogurt one, mixed with skim milk and frozen strawberries. I wiz it up in the bullet and it is delish. If you order directly from Scitec, they will send you samples, give you 15% off retail prices and there is free shipping over a certain amount. 1-888-scitec7 or www.scitecnutrition.com I called the company and they sent me a free sample of the Strawberry White Chocolate and Cantaloupe. I'm so very in love with Scitech's products. Hopefully you got a sample of the pineapple vanilla... SO good! Protein Smoothie After undergoing gastric bypass surgery, the need existed for increasing protein in my diet. This is what I came up with for breakfast. The amount of protein depends upon the protein powder you use. After trial and expensive error, the protein powder I found I liked best is Unjury brand, available at www.unjury.com 1 banana, cut up 2-3 strawberries, hulled and cut in half 1 scoop protein powder or chocolate protein powder or strawberry protein powder 2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute 1 cup nonfat milk 3/4-1 1/2 cup ice 1 servings Place banana, strawberries, protein powder, and Splenda in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add ice and blend until ice is incorporated and mixture is thick. Protein Shake One scoop of GNC either strawberry/vanilla or vanilla cream protein powder (you can use what you have if it is whey powder) 1 banana 2 med/large strawberries 3-5 red raspberries or blackberries (you can use frozen fruit if you want a slushy) 3 tbsp of applesauce (no sugar added) 17 oz bottle of Dannon Carb & Sugar smoothie Blend in your Magic Bullet or food processor and you have a fantastic all natural sugar smoothie Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie Makes 4 servings Prep time: 5 minutes 1-1/2 cups cold fat free milk 1-1/2 teaspoons strawberry, low calorie soft drink mix 1 container (8oz.) vanilla low fat yogurt 1 cup frozen strawberries Place all ingredients in blender in order listed; cover. Blend on high speed until smooth. Serve immediately. Nutritional Facts Per Serving for individual food recipe: Calories: 100 Fat: 1 g Saturated Fat: 0.5 g Cholesterol: 5 mg Sodium: 85 mg Calcium: 35% Daily Value Protein: 6 g Carbohydrates: 18 g Peaches and Cream Smoothie Makes 2 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups frozen unsweetened peach slices 1 3/4 cups reduced-fat milk 1/2 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla In a blender combine frozen peach slices, milk, honey and vanilla. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses. Nutrition Facts per serving for individual food recipe: Calories: 218 Total Fat: 4 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 17 mg Sodium: 101 mg Calcium: 25% Daily Value Protein: 8 g (7 grams dairy protein) Carbohydrates: 38 g Dietary Fiber: 3 g Chocolate Almond Coffee Cooler Makes 2 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups fat free milk (245 g) 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (5 g) 2 tbsp sugar (12 g) 1 tbsp instant coffee crystals (3 g) few drops almond extract 1 cup ice cubes (59 g) whipped topping (optional) In a blender, combine milk, cocoa powder, sugar, coffee and almond extract. Cover and blend until smooth. Add ice cubes. Cover and blend until ice is crushed. Pour into chilled glasses and top with whipped topping, if desired. Serve immediately. Nutrition Facts per serving for individual food recipe: Calories: 160 Total Fat: 1 g Saturated Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 5 mg Sodium: 110 mg Calcium: 30% Daily Value Protein: 10 g (8 grams dairy protein) Carbohydrates: 28 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Diet V-8 Splash Pour 6-8 ounces of Diet V-8 Splash in a large glass Mix one scoop of Unjury Unflavored in the Diet V-8 Splash until blended Enjoy Protein: 20 grams Drink a Dreamsicle Mix one scoop of Vanilla UNJURY with 8 oz of Sugar-Free Tang OR Mix one scoop of Vanilla UNJURY with 8 oz of flat Diet Orange Soda OR Mix one scoop of Vanilla UNJURY with 8 oz Skim Milk Important comments: -- To get flat soda, open the bottle or can of soda, and store in the fridge overnight. -- Protein: 20 grams per serving Proteina Colada Mix one scoop Vanilla UNJURY with 8 oz Skim Milk Add 2 drops McCormick Imitation Pineapple Extract, and And 2 drops McCormick Imitation Coconut Extract Adjust to taste. Protein: 20 grams per serving Root Beer Float Taste Mix one scoop Vanilla UNJURY with 8 oz flat Diet Root Beer Important comments: -- To get flat soda, open the bottle or can of soda, and store in the fridge overnight. -- Protein: 20 grams per serving Protein Chocolate Supreme 1-2 scoops protein powder 1 scoop Swiss Miss® with Splenda®, or 1 scoop of sugar- and fat-free Jell-O® pudding 1 cup (8 oz.) skim, 1% or 2% milk Mix in shaker. Chocolate Yogurt Delight 1-2 scoops chocolate protein powder 8 oz. carton Dannon Lite® yogurt - Cappucino, White Chocolate Raspberry or Vanilla Stir to mix until well blended, approximately 1 minute. Chill or enjoy immediately. Vanilla Yogurt Delight 1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder 8 oz. carton Dannon Lite® yogurt - Lemon Chiffon, Strawberry Banana or Vanilla Stir to mix until well blended, approximately 1 minute. Chill or enjoy immediately. Chocolate Supreme 1-2 scoops chocolate protein powder 1 scoop of Nestle's Quick® no sugar added powder or 1 scoop of Jell-O® sugar- and fat-free pudding 8 oz. Lactaid® or soy milk Mix in shaker. Pineapple Orange Piña Colada 1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder 6 oz. Dole Pineapple-Orange® 100% unsweetened juice or orange pineapple beverage of choice Mix briefly in shaker. If you wish, serve with lemon twist. Protein Punch 1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder ½ cup (4 oz.) Ocean Spray Wellfleet Farms® 100% juice containing cranberry, granny smith apple and grape juice or "light" juice of choice Mix briefly in shaker. Egg Nog ? 1 cup evaporated skim milk ? 1 carton egg substitute, liquid ? 1 pinch nutmeg or cinnamon ? 3 packets sugar substitute ? 1 tsp vanilla Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on low speed until well blended Mock Bloody Mary 1 ½ cup low sodiumV-8® 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 cup ice cubes ½ cup cucumber ¼ tsp chili powder 4 cucumber slices (Optional) ½ to 1 scoop of unflavored protein powder In a covered blender, combine the first 4 ingredients. Blend until smooth. Add protein powder, if desired, and blend again. (If too thick, add a little more V-8 juice. Add ice cubes, 1 at a time, blending until finely crushed. Pour immediately into a chilled glass. Garnish with cucumber slices if desired. Tofu Smoothie 1/3 cup quartered fresh blueberries ½ cup light vanilla soy milk 2 Tbsp pineapple juice concentrate ½ cup soft silken tofu 1 frozen banana, sliced Combine the blueberries, soymilk and tofu in the blender. Add the banana and pineapple juice. Blend until smooth. Orange Protein Drink 1 cup low sugar orange juice or orange flavored beverage ½ cup ice cubes 2 tbsp Cool Whip Light® 1 scoop of nonfat dry milk or protein powder (vanilla or orange) Put all ingredients into a blender. Blend until completely smooth and protein powder is mixed thoroughly. Yogurt Smoothies 1 8-oz. container of nonfat, sugar-free fruit-flavored yogurt 1 scoop protein powder, or nonfat dry milk a dash of vanilla extract may be added for flavor Place contents in blender and blend until completely smooth and protein powder is completely mixed. Chocolate Shake 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder ½ -1 cup skim milk (to make consistency of your choice) 2 tbsp sugar-free cocoa 3 ice cubes 3 packets sugar substitute ½ tsp vanilla Place all ingredients in blender and blend for approximately 2 minutes, or until ice cubes are melted. Variations of the Chocolate Shake: Chocolate Mocha: Substitute 1 ½ tsp instant coffee and ½ cup mocha extract for the vanilla. Chocolate Cherry: Substitute 1 capful cherry extract a splash of cherry SF syrup for the vanilla. Chocolate Mint: Substitute ¼ capful mint extract a splash of mint flavored SF syrup for the vanilla. Chocolate Coconut: Substitute 1 capful coconut extract or a splash of coconut SF syrup for the vanilla. Chocolate Rum Coconut: Substitute 1 capful rum extract or a splash of rum flavored SF syrup and ½ capful coconut extract or a splash of coconut SF syrup for the vanilla.

hi Kristi. I have tried your recipe. My husband who prefer to take more proteins in his diet. He really liked that protein shake. Thanks for posting such nice recipe. Send more if you have.

Hi, Have you tried GNC's 100% Chocolate Whey Protein? It's a powder and I mix it with water and ice. It tastes just like shake. You can also add a little Splenda if you like, but I think it tastes great all by itself. KCS