Adding flavor to my shakes

[kittyforet 50]

Hi!

I love the strawberry flavor of the Carnation Instant Breakfast!!! I like to add that to my Protein powder (vanilla or unflavored) to make it taste more like a "real" strawberry milkshake.

However, I've only been able to find the CIB assorted packets that have 2 strawberry packets and a variety of others (I like all the others too except for dark chocolate)....anyway, my stores don't sell just a container of the strawberry flavor (only milk chocolate)....

SO my question is.....

Can I add Nestle Quik strawberry powder or Syrup to my vanilla or unflavored Protein to make it more tasty? My stores don't carry the SF Torani syrups in strawberry, otherwise I'd just buy that. They don't even carry regular strawberry Torani syrup, but while I was perusing that aisle last night, right near the Torani syrups were the chocolate milk mixes, hot cocoa, etc. and that's what got me thinking about adding the strawberry Nestle Quik when I want a strawberry flavor. My daugther wouldn't drink plain white milk when she was a little younger but would happily guzzle it when we added the "magic" syrup (strawberry nestle quik) to make it into "princess milk"....(whatever works to avoid a power struggle with a 2-year-old!)

I know the Nestle Quik has lots of sugar and probably calories, but I'm talking maybe using a teaspoon or so, just to perk up the flavor.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

[vickyd 24]

Nestle Quik has a reduced sugar version of strawberry and I have used that in my Protein Shakes. Can you find that in any stores near you? Also you can buy the SF Torani syrups online thru Amazon.com.< /p>

[kittyforet 50]

Thanks Vickyd.

Yes, I have the reduced sugar version....I just figured if I can use that without any ill effects, I wouldn't have to order the SF Syrup online.... trying to use what I already have before buying more stuff.

thanks!

Nestle Quik has a reduced sugar version of strawberry and I have used that in my Protein shakes. Can you find that in any stores near you? Also you can buy the SF Torani syrups online thru Amazon.com.< /p>

[spoiltmom 44]

I flavor mine with sugar free hot chocolate mix, Hills Brothers Sugar Free Cappucino mix and Capella Flavor Drops. The Flavor Drops I order but they are cheaper than the Torani and DaVinci syrups, the shipping is also super cheap and they are small enough to throw in your purse with no problem.

[54Shirley 105]

I use sugar free pudding in the box.... Put a teaspoon or two in your shake , and WOW ! It blows up the flavor. Not Fattening either.

Shirley.

P.S. I also take 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, and add 1 1/2 tsp of sugar free Pistachio pudding to that. Mix well, and is that good.

[kittyforet 50]

Spoiltmom,

Thanks for the advice!!! Would you please send me the info on getting the flavor drops?? That sounds interesting and a lot easier to allow me to make shakes at work!!! Thanks!!

I flavor mine with sugar free hot chocolate mix, Hills Brothers sugar free Cappucino mix and Capella Flavor Drops. The Flavor Drops I order but they are cheaper than the Torani and DaVinci syrups, the shipping is also super cheap and they are small enough to throw in your purse with no problem.

[kittyforet 50]

54Shirley,

Thanks for that idea!! I bought some SF pudding mix last night so I will have to try that!! Do you have any other mix combinations that you like? So far I have vanilla, chocolate, and butterscotch.....I was going to try the butterscotch pudding mix in my vanilla Protein shake tomorrow morning.

And the cottage cheese, pistachio pudding mix....that's just eaten with a spoon or do you add that to your shake? I've never tried cottage cheese (it's texture looks funny to me!) but I've heard it's a healthy addition to our new lifestyle....I just bought some last night to try it but have to work up the nerve first!!! LOL

I use sugar free pudding in the box.... Put a teaspoon or two in your shake , and WOW ! It blows up the flavor. Not Fattening either.

Shirley.

P.S. I also take 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, and add 1 1/2 tsp of sugar free Pistachio Pudding to that. Mix well, and is that good.

[Cindy C 150]

You can buy 60 pkts of just strawberry here for under $40.00: http://www.nestlenutritionstore.com/general-itemdetail.asp?T1=CIBPWD+CHOC+60PK

I buy the chocolate at costco. 30 pk for $8.50.

[54Shirley 105]

54Shirley,

Thanks for that idea!! I bought some SF pudding mix last night so I will have to try that!! Do you have any other mix combinations that you like? So far I have vanilla, chocolate, and butterscotch.....I was going to try the butterscotch pudding mix in my vanilla Protein shake tomorrow morning.

And the cottage cheese, pistachio pudding mix....that's just eaten with a spoon or do you add that to your shake? I've never tried cottage cheese (it's texture looks funny to me!) but I've heard it's a healthy addition to our new lifestyle....I just bought some last night to try it but have to work up the nerve first!!! LOL

The Cottage Cheese is eaten in a desert dish, just sprinkle on the s.f. pudding, and stir well. Now the cottage cheese,,,, You really don't taste it, do to the flavor of the pudding.

You can pick your flavors, and do what you want to the cottage cheese. It is really good.

I'm thinking about adding it to yogurt. Will see.

Another good dish is the following.

Ingredients:

1 large container cottage cheese

8oz. cool whip

1 small pack of strawberry Jello (NO WATER)

1 can (DRAINED) crushed pineapple

Put Jello in a large mixing Bowel, add cool whip, and stir until well blended, blend it the cottage cheese, then add the drained crushed pineapple. Mix well, refrigerate overnight. This is Delicious.

You can use any flavor that goes good with pineapple, and cool whip light if you want.

[kittyforet 50]

Thanks Cindy C!!!!!

You can buy 60 pkts of just strawberry here for under $40.00: http://www.nestlenut...IBPWD+CHOC+60PK

I buy the chocolate at costco. 30 pk for $8.50.

[kittyforet 50]

54Shirley,

The cottage cheese idea actually sounds good!!! Might have to try that this week!!! Let me know if you try it with yogurt too!!

Your other recipe sounds yummy!!! Can I blend the cottage cheese first to make it smooth or should I just leave it clumpy?

Thanks again!

The Cottage Cheese is eaten in a desert dish, just sprinkle on the s.f. pudding, and stir well. Now the cottage cheese,,,, You really don't taste it, do to the flavor of the pudding.< /p>

You can pick your flavors, and do what you want to the cottage cheese. It is really good.

I'm thinking about adding it to yogurt. Will see.

Another good dish is the following.

Ingredients:

1 large container cottage cheese

8oz. cool whip

1 small pack of strawberry Jello (NO WATER)

1 can (DRAINED) crushed pineapple

Put Jello in a large mixing Bowel, add cool whip, and stir until well blended, blend it the cottage cheese, then add the drained crushed pineapple. Mix well, refrigerate overnight. This is Delicious.

You can use any flavor that goes good with pineapple, and cool whip light if you want.

[54Shirley 105]

54Shirley,

The cottage cheese idea actually sounds good!!! Might have to try that this week!!! Let me know if you try it with yogurt too!!

Your other recipe sounds yummy!!! Can I blend the cottage cheese first to make it smooth or should I just leave it clumpy?

Thanks again!

It's for you ! So,,, whatever you want. It's actually a salad. But make it a FLUFF !

[kittyforet 50]

It almost sounds like a version of "Watergate Salad" that I love!!!!

[MizKelly 2]

Egg white powder is something else that is good to add to your shakes for extra Protein and flavor. I use Jay Robb and it comes in vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. He also has whey powder and it comes in Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, Pina Colada and Tropical Dreamsicle.

You could always try adding imitation strawberry extract to your shake as it has no significant nutritional value.

My addiction Protein Shake is 1% milk, 1 scoop EAS 100% whey Protein Vanilla flavor, 1 banana and a scoop of White Chocolate Peanut Butter! Mmmmm

[spoiltmom 44]

You can go here to read more about the flavor drops and/or purchase them. http://capellaflavordrops.com/

Netrition.com also carries them.