Are there any alternatives to protein shakes?

[sunkissed 20]

Absolutely hate them!!! I have a hard time putting them down.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Unjury makes a chicken Soup flavored Protein that is very different from your typical shake. You can order sample packs here to see if you like it:

http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/unjury-protein/unjury-protein-samples.html

Many people find it more palatable. You can also get high protein Soups, Pasta, Cereal, pudding, chips, bars, etc. I like the soups but found the pasta and hot cereal and pudding revolting. I haven't had anything like high protein chips, biscotti, or Protein Bars since surgery because they are just too high carb for my plan. You can see some of the available types of food here:

http://www.mybariatricpantry.com/Bariatric_Foods_s/7.htm

You can also get high protein Hot Drinks such as hot chocolate and Cappuccino. I like those a lot, particularly the hot chocolate. I add in some sugar free syrups to make them more interesting - peppermint, caramel, etc. I also add in a teaspoon of instant coffee granules to the cappuccino drinks to make the coffee taste stronger.

http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/hot-drinks/

Good luck!

[Who Dat 70461 331]

There are many various Protein supplements. You can try the unflavored Protein powders and put it in just about anything. There are some really good protein bars, but be careful, they can be just as bad (some worse!) as candy bars.

Need to try different protein drinks/shakes, there are some really good ones out there, just gotta find the one(s) you like. If you have a Vitamin Shoppe or GNC near you, they usually have sample sizes (you don't want to buy a 5 lb. jug of the stuff, just to find out you don't like it. ).

We buy the Premier Protein ready to drink shakes from Sams and the Gladiator powder from smoothie King, which mixes really well...good stuff!

I am almost 9 months out and my wife 7 months, we may drink one every 2-3 days now...much easier to get protein in foods now.

Good luck!

[sunkissed 20]

Thank you both so much!!! I will def. try GNC and I'll check those websites out!

[Butterflyhigh 504]

You could start juicing vegetables and add unflavored Protein powder to that...or fruit smoothies if your nut is okay with allowing you fruit. Like the above poster said, you can even add unflavored powder to Soups.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

just remember Protein powder will clump up at temps over 140 F degrees

[Teachamy 1,042]

Check out wonderslim.com. They have amazing mint hot cocoa (and regular). And they have Protein Drinks that are more like Crystal Light. I really like the Tangy Orange! You can also turn their shakes into pudding really easily, and I liked that too. A nice alternativeYummy protein!

[sunkissed 20]

You could start juicing vegetables and add unflavored Protein Powder to that...or fruit smoothies if your nut is okay with allowing you fruit. Like the above poster said, you can even add unflavored powder to Soups.< /p>

I'm not allowed yet to do smoothie with fresh fruit, I know that would help me a lot! Can't wait till I can though, it will certainly make my life easier!

[sunkissed 20]

just remember Protein powder will clump up at temps over 140 F degrees

Didn't know that, will keep

In mind, specially if I try to use in Soups.

[sunkissed 20]

Check out wonderslim.com. They have amazing mint hot cocoa (and regular). And they have Protein drinks that are more like Crystal Light. I really like the Tangy Orange! You can also turn their shakes into pudding really easily, and I liked that too. A nice alternativeYummy protein!

Cool website thank you!!!

[NMJG 1,266]

plain old nonfat cottage cheese is a great alternative to Protein Shakes. a real life saver for me when I couldn't stomach another nasty shake. very high Protein for the calories.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

plain old nonfat cottage cheese is a great alternative to Protein Shakes. a real life saver for me when I couldn't stomach another nasty shake. very high Protein for the calories.

blend with a little SF Syrup for a texture change

[mistysj 1,940]

Skim milk powder has 8 grams of Protein in 25 grams and dissolves into Water or milk just fine. You can even fit two or three servings of it into one glass of water and add some flavoring. It's not for everyone but worth a try.

[sunkissed 20]

Thank you all for the ideas. I saw my doctor today he told me not to worry about Protein until next week, that is when I start my puréed diet. I will be blending a lot of chicken and fish! Lol

[erp 2,016]

I found that I had to Water down my shakes in the beginning or else I couldn't get them down. If you have some aleady purchased, experiment with the thickness, temperature and what you mix them with. To be honest, I really hated them in the beginning as well but over time, you do develop a taste for them. Now I kind of like them.