Question:
Has anyone tried warming up their protein shakes?

I was having a hard time drinking my protein shakes, so I decided to put the shake in the micowave for a few seconds to get the chill off. The protein shake is really good, kinda taste like hot chocolate. Has anyone tried this, am I defeting the purpose by warming up the protein shake?    — TEDDI T. (posted on October 10, 2002)

October 10, 2002
I mix two scoops Designer whey Natural Flavor (35g protein) with two table spoons Vanilla International coffee (s/f, decaf) and two equal packs in a large carry mug. GREAT!!!! just add heated water and go. I mix the dry ingr. ahead of time and take it with me if traveling. Just don't get it boiling or it will break up a little. I contacted Des. Whey and the said it was fine and you can even add it to bake goods.
   — Oldsoul

October 10, 2002
I heat up 2 oz. skim milk, 2 oz. water, and chocolate protein shake. Tastes just like hot choc. Yummmmm
   — Loretta E.

October 10, 2002
I make a drink similar to Mary's. I only use 1 scoop of designer whey natural and use skim milk instead of water. I put it in the blender and call it my "Coffee Latte". I love it and drink it in place of a cup of coffee in the mornings. I also put a cup of skim milk in my freezer after dinner, for a couple hours. I then put it in my blender with 3 tablespoons dry milk powder and a scoop of Proscore100 chocolate potein powder(you can add a little splenda or equal if you like it sweeter). It comes out like a thick milkshake. I look forward to it as my last meal every night. Good Luck
   — Carol H.

October 10, 2002
I use IsoPure protein powder. They specifically tell you NOT to heat the protein. Apparently the protein loses its' effectiveness. Check with your specific brand.
   — Marianne K.

October 11, 2002
hiya! i'm not sure how far post op you are but i am 16 months and i mix 1/2 scoop of EAS Advantage chocolate whey protein with 1 tbls Jarrow's Iso Rich Soy Protein powder then add 10 oz coffe, 1 oz Vitamite (milk sub) and 1 oz heavy cream -- yummmmm...it's not so sweet and i'm getting between 22-28g protein. kate open rny 6-14-01 pre op: 268lbs goal: 135lbs current: 126lbs
   — jkb

October 11, 2002
Protein is "killed" by heat so you are losing the effect of the protein. Sorry...
   — dianehanson