Can't Seem To Get Past The Word Shake :-/

[sunshine413 343]

I am pre-op. Surgery will be in October, but I'm a planner, so I'm trying Protein concentrated things now. Here's the "scoop." I can't stand thinking about drinking a Milkshake. Even high sugar, high fat, mainstream Dairy Queen makes me grimace. I tried Isopure fruit Punch because it looked the most like juice and had a lot of protein bang for my buck...it was close to awful. Very Bitter aftertaste. My favorite thing in the world is a glass of unsweet tea...against everything in me that is southern...I add splenda and that's my happiness in a glass (Unless there's a pitcher of Margaritas close by!)...could I just add unflavored protein into my tea? Will it change the consistency? Any words of wisdom??

[lorid 13]

Try syntax nectar. They are very tasty. They even have lemon tea just add a bit of crystal light and you're good. They are not shakes at all.

[cjoyce 187]

In my experiences yes it has changed the consistency and taste....I tried adding UN flavored to Water and crystal light and it was terrible! I'm not a big fan if the milky stuff either but there are these water based drinks called isopure.....they are fruity flavors and come in a 20oz bottle - the bottle has 40g of protein....they are pretty good just kinda expensive...$4 per bottle at my Dr. office. If you come up with anything else not milky please let me know!!! Thanks and good luck!

[jennrn01 17]

I have been using Vitamin worlds Protein isolate powder in fruit punch and chocolate. I find the don't have the awful after taste and contain 30grams of Protein per scoop.

Jenn

[jennrn01 17]

Oops I meant whey isolate protein!

Jenn

[sunshine413 343]

Thanks, Jenn! Do you just mix with Water?

[JustJenn 542]

I tried my unflavored Protein with crystal light tea and it changed the consistency and flavor ... Yuck! I add a scoop of my unflavored to smoothies (yogurt and fruit)

Surgery 7/25/12

[cjoyce 187]

I tried my unflavored Protein with crystal light tea and it changed the consistency and flavor ... Yuck! I add a scoop of my unflavored to smoothies (yogurt and fruit)

Surgery 7/25/12

So is that all you do for a smoothie??? I haven't made any. Just yogurt fruit Protein Powder and ice???

[cooksie 124]

I am pre-op. Surgery will be in October' date=' but I'm a planner, so I'm trying Protein concentrated things now. Here's the "scoop." I can't stand thinking about drinking a Milkshake. Even high sugar, high fat, mainstream Dairy Queen makes me grimace. I tried Isopure fruit Punch because it looked the most like juice and had a lot of Protein bang for my buck...it was close to awful. Very Bitter aftertaste. My favorite thing in the world is a glass of unsweet tea...against everything in me that is southern...I add splenda and that's my happiness in a glass (Unless there's a pitcher of Margaritas close by!)...could I just add unflavored protein into my tea? Will it change the consistency? Any words of wisdom??[/quote']

Where are you from Sunshine413?

[sunshine413 343]

Charlotte, NC. You?

[cooksie 124]

Prattville, Al

The Sweet Tea made me think you were around me....lol.

[sunshine413 343]

Lol still southern!!!

[JustJenn 542]

So is that all you do for a smoothie??? I haven't made any. Just yogurt fruit Protein powder and ice???

I don't do ice because I like the light consistency. And I try to keep it 8 oz or less. But yeah yogurt and fruit, and I do frozen fruit. If I do Greek yogurt I add splenda. And I don't over blend because it gets to foamy.

Try it I don't taste any Protein powder:)

Surgery 7/25/12

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

Unflavored Protein powders still have flavor. Most are made of soy or whey and everyone I've tried still has the flavor or soy or whey.< /p>

shakes can be tough after a while that's why it's so important to find a few that you really like before you have the surgery. Then also get flavorings, SF pudding, SF Torani syrups, Capella Drops etc. They all help change up the flavors so you don't get tired of them. One of my favorites and PB2...it's powdered Peanut Butter. I put 1 tablespoon to my chocolate shake and its heaven when I want something savory.

SF pudding mixes help flavor the shakes as well. You only need a tablespoon of it or less and there are lots of flavors out there.

[sunshine413 343]

I have seen a lot of folks talk about putting in pudding mix. Is the PB2 high in sugar like regular Peanut Butter? I haven't seen anyone mention the Torini syrups before. I'm NOT intuitive at all in the kitchen...mind posting one of your go-to Protein Drinks?