Extracts

[laurenella82 625]

Has anyone ever used extracts to flavor their shakes? My mother suggested it and it sounds like a great idea but I'm not sure if it's okay to use them.

[brokenangel84 35]

I've heard of sugar free syrups used in them.. I would call and ask the nut or the Dr and see what they say

[laurenella82 625]

I sent her an email but I wanted to poll the forum too.....I'm so impatient lol

Edited January 15, 2015 by laurenella82

[brokenangel84 35]

Lol me to..

[brokenangel84 35]

I think I saw in here some where that it was okay but I'm not 100% on it..

[CloverBlue 41]

I use them. I do not tolerate artificial sugars and do not want to switch bad habits for other bad habits (chemical laden artificial sugars), and I HATE the taste of stevia. I do err on the side of caution and use as little as possible because extracts typically contain 2-3% alcohol.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I've used vanilla and almond extracts. You just need a tiny bit.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Extracts wouldn't be a problem at all.

[Pac-woman 325]

Yes. My dietician gave me recipes too for them.

[Stevehud 1,790]

I use the Torani sugar free syrups, especially with the Syntrax Cappuccino, I us chocolate and make a mocha latte or the French vanilla which is a treat too. just love it. ps. you can getthe small bottle for cheap as heck on walmart.com

Edited January 16, 2015 by Stevehud

[blondiebabs 214]

I've been drinking fruit and green smoothies for years and have used them in those and just plain Protein drinks. I try to use pure extracts when available. Takes a tiny bit.

[bellabill 253]

Great idea... I want to find banana extract.

[blondiebabs 214]

@@bellabill I've never seen banana extract but I'm sure they have it, I did see some banana stevia flavor drops on Amazon though.

[kimpossible67 608]

McCormicks makes banana extract.

[sekm524 4]

I had surgery at Cleveland clinic in Weston Florida. The protocol after surgery is a tough one on what they allow. As long as the extract has no sugar they allow it. It helps when you need something new on the taste buds. I think the one I got was at whole foods. Banana flavor. I use it when I want a change in the shakes. The sugar free instant flavor coffees for great in shake also. I am now allowed caffeine again but find myself doing half calf a lot.