smoothe mixing protein powder???

Seht
on 10/22/09 1:12 am
Any suggestions for a smoothe mixing protein powder.
I have tried several and they all clump.  I have tried using the blender, the spoon, and the shaker bottle and they are all still clumpy.  I have tried using water, milk, soy milk and almond milk.  No difference.  I get the best results from the blender, but even then I find that there are chunks of it left in the bottom of the blender when I get to the bottom.  This is a pain especially at work where I can't break out the blender and go to town on it because of noise issues.  Our customer/public area is within ear shot of the kitchen, so we have to keep noise to a minimum

I don't mind the premixed drinks from the store, but they are a bit expensive to be drinking in the same quantities as the protein powder.

Another question.  I heard that you shouldn't premix and store the protein drinks.  Can anyone confirm this or do you have a brand that is ok to do this with.  If I could mix up a batch the night before at home in the blender and then bring that to work that would help, or if you can mix up a larger quantity for the week.  I just don't want to waste it.  I did try this early on and I found that it created a layer of foam by the end of the day.  It wasn't appealing looking and I wasn't going to chance drinking it.

Thanks

Scott

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on 10/22/09 1:14 am - Fat City, NJ
 isopure!  its the best
mcreynolds99
on 10/22/09 4:46 am
I use all natral ISOPURE its great. I take 12OZ milk 2scoops nonflav ISOPURE some fruit.(strawberry is the best) then I put in two packets of splenda. I then put in in the magic bullet. By the far the best mixer that I have ever seen. Never clumpy.
carrtje
on 10/22/09 1:47 am - Chico, CA
I've heard isopure mixes well...but it tastes like an old penny to me.

I've had an auto-shipment of Unjury for about two years now. Love it. I pretty much mix the unflavored with a single serving packet of crystal light. Or the strawberry powder is also really good with the lemonade. I just shake it up and let it sit for a few minutes. Never clumpy.

As for the pre-mix debate, I've read both ways. I don't think there is a definitive answer out there. I often will make a shake for breakfast the night before. It is so much easier since I'm VERY much not a morning person.
panhead58fl
on 10/22/09 3:25 am - Barboursville, WV
I have used the Isopure for three years now. Mixes with a spoon without any problems plus it has lots of vitamins and minerals that some don't have. I mix a scoop and half with 10 oz of cold water. Scoop and a half works out to about 35 grams of Iron. They say two scoops has 50. I like the taste but that will vary from person to person. I have found it the cheapest on eBay. GNC keeps it as well but it is quite a bit higher there. I get the low carb chocolate or zero carb vanilla.

pan head
Xenia
on 10/22/09 6:04 am - Xenia, OH
I like to use the Solgar "Whey to Go".  I do two scoops and 8 oz 2% milk blended in a bullet.  I always make it the night before and let it sit in the refrig overnight.  I skim the foam that rises to the top off in the morning give it a quick stir with the spoon and off to work I go.  Starts the day with 40 grams of protein in an ice cold chocolate drink.  After six minths I am still not tired of it.
 

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Seht
on 10/22/09 6:09 am
Thanks for the suggestions.

It looks like I'm going to go buy one of those Magic Bullets after work tonight.

Scott

The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!

Xenia
on 10/22/09 6:18 am - Xenia, OH
Try to use the small container, it is the perfect size for the two scoop and the milk.  I don't even measure the milk any longer.  I find if I use the larger container that comes with the Bullet then there is too much air injected into the drink and it is too foamy for me.  When I first started out I used cruched Ice to make a smoothie but now find that I prefer it straight up.
 

Height 6'0" HW Ever -294, Consult W - 280, SW 272, LW 191.6, CW 192.8
Seht
on 10/22/09 6:21 am
I like using crushed ice, it adds a little volume to the drink.  It helps to satisfy the hungry feeling.
I'm certainly going to pick one up tonight and give it a try.  I just downloaded a 20% off coupon, and I have to drive right past that store on my way home.

Scott

The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!

sjbob
on 10/22/09 8:33 am - Willingboro, NJ
Mixing a shake at work is no problem if you use one of the ones that can be mixed with a spoon;  they can also be mixed by putting the powder into a container with appropriate fluid in it ( water or other zero cal drink mix) that has a cap on lid.  Then you can just shake it up.  I use EAS but any of the Synergy products ( Matrix or the Nectar fruit flavors) will do.  Simple math/science allows you to measure how much powder is in a scoop and then fill up a baggie with the powder.  You can then measure the amount of a scoop into your drink at work and have a fresh shake.  If you continue to use the same brand powder, you can just take an extra scoop with you to work.  I know that all brands don't use the same size scoop.  But, I've been using EAS for years and have had extra scoops.

I have heard the story about protein shakes losing their strength over time.  I don't know whether that's true.  I tend to doubt it because in whey shakes, you are basically talking about powdered milk with additional proteins added, i.e., powdered milk doesn't lose it's strength overnight.
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