Question:
How do you fix your protein powder?
Hi all, yesterday was my 2-month bypass surgiversary. I've done well losing weight so far, but it's time for me to up my protein intake and it's not going so well. I bought a sampler of the different Nectar flavors, but am sort of stuck. I've only tried the strawberry-kiwi, which was horrible, even when mixed with Crystal Lite. So I'm looking for ideas, ways to mix the other flavors and make them palatable. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated! — snickersblk (posted on December 17, 2008)
December 16, 2008
Hi,
I put liquid protein into sugar free jello mix and mix it up. use the
liquid in place of some of the water.
Also, the protein powder I use is best in a smoothie. Use frozen fruit and
the powder. Mix in fruit juice or milk and blend it. add a few ice pieces
and blend until smooth.
Hope this helps.
Good luck.
Denise
NC
— deejacobs
December 17, 2008
I use the Nectars Fuzzy Navel and Roadside Lemonade. With the Strawberry
Kiwi, I added a little lemon or lime juice to take away some of the
sweetness, which helps. You can add more water until you find a taste that
suits you. I find, with most of the proteins its the smell that gets to
me. I drink my protein out of a sports bottle now, and its not so bad.
Just put in the water first, then the protein, and shake. It mixes pretty
smoothly this way. You must get in your protein, it saves muscle mass.
Your heart is a muscle. Very important. No skimping here.
— azreggie
December 17, 2008
I make mine in a large coffee mug with hot (not boiling) water, instant
coffee (use decaf if you are caffeine-phobic), 2 scoops vanilla protein
powder, and a dash of cinnamon...Whip with a hand blender (or you'll have
chunks..YUCK!!!) for a frothy creamy coffee latte! Yum! That's my
breakfast everyday! I have made with tea (decaf again if you prefer) with
cinnamon, nutmeg and a dash of ginger for a chai tea flavor....Try throwing
ice, milk or soy or yogurt in a blender with fresh berries for a
smoothie....I even mix 1/2 tsp peanut butter and a scoop of choco-protein
powder,,,roll in SF cocoa or cinnamon for a little protein ball snack...or
add in some fiber one cereal for a crunchy version...You don't have to
always have a full serving of protein powder either....Try mixing a little
in yogurt or pudding...I sometimes add a little SF Orange Tang and soymilk
for a dreamsicle flavor. Freeze some in ice trays with sticks for a quicky
frozen treat too...Experiment! You can add to recipes as it bakes well
too...Good luck! I hate protein powders generally...but I've found that
disguising the flavors with stronger flavors helps a LOT!!!! LOL
— .Anita R.
December 17, 2008
I never had much luck with protein shakes. If you allowed to use protein
bars there is one called Pure Protein. There's 20 grms protein with 3
sugars. I prefer the peanut butter one. You can buy them at Albertsons and
Target.
— urbrat2
December 17, 2008
Unjury protein packs are good they have chicken soup flavor u can use that
and sip just just go on website injury.com it taste good! It taste like
ramen noodle soup
— nicolerobinson
December 17, 2008
I only use protein powder after I have a fill, but here's what I do with
mine: a scoop of chocolate protein powder, a scoop of dry milk, 1/2 cup of
vanilla lowfat yogurt, 1 cup fat free milk, 6 ice cubes, whip in a blender
for 30 seconds.
Marti in San Jose
— Marti P.
December 17, 2008
My all time favorite protein shake is a scoop or two of protein powder of
choice, 1 Atkins ready to drink shake, 2 frozen strawberries, 10 frozen
blueberries, a handful of ice cubes in the blender= yummo. I also like to
make protein puddings with SF/FF Jello puddings, soy milk, a scoop or 2 of
protein powder- fun way to combine different flavors- strawberry vanilla,
white chocolate pistachio, chocolate butterscotch. You can order protein
puddings on line which are great as well.
Best of luck,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
December 17, 2008
I prefer GNC's designer whey protein from Pro Performance. It comes in many
flavors such as caramel choc, strawberry bannan, mixed berries, orange
cream, choc chip cookie dough, and more. It is very affordable... about $14
for one bag and it lasts a long time. I mix mine with milk and fruit to
make a smoothie. Good luck.
— maria09elena
December 18, 2008
These are great ideas. Thanks so much for your input! I plan to start
experimenting again ASAP-- gotta get that protein in.
— snickersblk
December 18, 2008
I noticed someone mentioned a protein bar. I like the Pure Protein Bar Too,
BUT at 2 months out I would not try a protein bar, it is too early for your
little stomach to handle.
— Daryl L.
December 20, 2008
I do not use powder... I am drinking Isopure which is a liquid comes in
different flavors and taste good has pure protein in it...
— MonHay
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