Protein Shakes & Smoothies

[MrsGonk 0]

Does anyone have any good smoothie recipes? I have been using powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury flavorless Protein powder, but it smells awful. I'm hoping that if I add it to a fruit smoothie the smell will be disguised a bit.

Thanks!

[BetsyB 9]

I tend to use the Protein powders without much doctoring---though instead of Water, I do often use almond milk.

Sometimes, I blend unflavored Protein with kefir or yogurt (or almond milk), frozen fruit, and a bit of flax seed.

One thing I really do love is to combine Protein Powder, a slosh of almond milk, about 1/4 cup of canned pumpkin, about a T of sugar-free, fat-free butterscotch pudding mix, and a good dash of pumpkin pie spice.

This is VERY filling--and does the trick if I really, really want something "dessert-y." I like that the pumpkin gives me nutrients I don't often get from dietary means these days.

The Inspire protein powders at Bariatric Eating (flavored), as well as their PURE (unflavored) protein are outstanding. None of of the icky baby-formula-ish protein smell or taste. Next time you're shopping for protein, give 'em a try :ohmy:

Edited April 20, 2010 by BetsyB

[bambam 0]

I'm a little over a year out from my surgery and find I'm usually tight in the morning so this is my "Breakfast smoothie":

3 oz of pineapple juice

3 oz of milk

1 vanilla low-fat yogurt (I use Activia)

1/2 frozen banana

2-3 frozen strawberries

(8 blueberries or so if I have them on hand)

1 scoop whey isolate Protein powder - vanilla

I just mix it in my blender and it's great. It is about 280 calories and 28 grams of Protein. That is pretty much my fruit and dairy for the day. For lunch and dinner I concentrate on getting in the remainder of my protein and try to get a little veggie in.

HTH!

[MrsGonk 0]

Thanks for the tips. I will try both of these.