Anyone tried "pure protein shake" from Trader Joe's?
Hi --
I am trying to find some not-too-expensive protein shakes for post-op. I saw that Trader Joe's has a shake -- chocolate -- that is called "pure protein shake" this is the nutritional breakdown:
11 oz
170 cals
fat -- 1 g
carbs -- 4 g
fiber - 1 g
sugar - 1 g
protein -- 35 g
Also has 90% calcium rda and 50% phosphorus
Has anyone tried it??? Did you find it tolerable??? Seems to good to be true LOL and I dont wanna make a trip there and bye it if everyone says it tastes like ALPO! LOL Thanks!!! Amy
I am trying to find some not-too-expensive protein shakes for post-op. I saw that Trader Joe's has a shake -- chocolate -- that is called "pure protein shake" this is the nutritional breakdown:
11 oz
170 cals
fat -- 1 g
carbs -- 4 g
fiber - 1 g
sugar - 1 g
protein -- 35 g
Also has 90% calcium rda and 50% phosphorus
Has anyone tried it??? Did you find it tolerable??? Seems to good to be true LOL and I dont wanna make a trip there and bye it if everyone says it tastes like ALPO! LOL Thanks!!! Amy
I found it far too sweet. Much prefer the Premiere Protein ready to drink at costco - it's about $23 for 18 count 11 oz cartons. 1 carton is 1 serving,160 calories, 30 gram protein, 1 gram sugar - can't recall the carb count but I know it's low. I find it not too sweet most days and definitely best ice cold.
They are pretty sweet, but I do use them. I usually mix them W/ something else. One of my faves is Coffee of your chouce , ice, and 1 choc shake...tastes like an iced mocha! I did this at Starb's the other day. (i think they thought I was weird double espresso W/ ice in a venti cup?) Of course post-op you'll need to O.K. coffee W your doc!
I love the chocolate shake, my favorite kind. Just like chocolate milk. Haven't tried the vanilla. I am pretty sure they are re-branded Pure Protein (brand) shakes, in which case I also like the peanut butter flavor, but do not like the cookies & cream. At Trader Joe's you need to watch the label to make sure you get the 35g protein cans and not the 21g protein cans which look similar.
Thanks guys!!! I will get a few to have here. I did pick up the ones from costco this weekend but havent tried those yet. I tend to prefer "not-too-sweet stuff" but I love the idea about coffee. I am still preop and supposed to be off caffeine now but maybe iced decaf espesso in a venti cup :-) Thanks again! I loe this board!!! :-) Amy