How to avoid the lumps?

[BriDawn 79]

I bought a chocolate powder at Walmart and I got the Fuzzy Navel and Latte powders from Syntrax. No matter how much I shake them (with the blender ball bottle) or stir/whisk them, there's always lumps floating in it. And the powder settles to the bottom of the glass.

Blending it does help but it leaves a lot of foam in the drink. And foam = more gas I don't need!

Advice???

[johnlatte 1,232]

I don't do this anymore, because I don't do powered shakes, but years ago, when I was doing them I would put my powder in and add just a small amount of cold Water and stir with a spoon for a few seconds until I had a smooth, creamy texture. Then I add the rest of my liquid and it is virtually lump free. Or, I put everything in the blender and hit that way.