protein shakes and/or smoothies

pugluv9802 · 02-18-2013, 08:27 AM

Can anyone post some easy recipes for smoothies or shakes. I am not the least bit creative when it comes to this. I really don't know a starter. I am tired of eating solid foods, can't believe I said this

TIA

piratejenny · 02-18-2013, 10:52 AM

Here are some ideas:

Shake/smoothie recipes- give me your best!

Low Carb Friends - Search Results
("shake" in thread title)

Are you looking for low-carb or DD shakes?
Or just shakes/smoothies in general?

I usually just throw stuff in a blender without measuring!
It all depends on what I have around, what I'm craving,
or if I feel I need certain nutrients.

adillenal · 02-18-2013, 11:16 AM

I don't make homemade shakes or smoothies. If I am traveling or in a place where I can't find the kind of food I need, I take Pure Protein chocolate shakes at 120 calories each. I use chocolate since that is the only flavor my local tiny Wal-Mart stocks.

Yennie · 02-18-2013, 02:03 PM

I start with a chocolate whey based protein powder (dont like the vanilla flavored one) and,depending on my mood I add:
P2B, real peanut butter, almond butter, strawberries, bananas, a drop of mint extract. Using sugar free pudding powders are a good way to add flavor without a lot of calories. I use vanilla, butterscotch, pistachio to name a few. I've also added coconut oil to a chocolate shake, tastes like a chocolate maccaroon.

Carly · 02-18-2013, 02:57 PM

For DD I like:
Unsweetened vanilla almond milk- 1/2 cup.
1-2 T pure pumpkin puree from the can.
SF maple syrup or walden farms 0 calorie pancake syrup
1/2 t gluc powder
dash of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice
SF davinci syrups- toasted marshmellow, english toffee, etc...
4 big ice cubes

Blend for a few minutes the gluc powder will make it really thick and creamy

I've also added a T of walden farms marshmellow dip or some cappella drops

Librarygirl · 02-18-2013, 03:03 PM

That sounds good Carly! I need to make a purchase from Netrition. I need some coffee syrup and gluc powder. If I only buy one SF syrup would you recommend the vanilla or caramel? I like both flavors. I guess I'm asking which one tastes the best, or is it just a matter of preference? I think I'm just going to order several lol. As for the gluc powder, netrition description says to mix it with water before adding...do you need to do this with shakes/smoothies too?

Carly · 02-18-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Librarygirl

That sounds good Carly! I need to make a purchase from Netrition. I need some coffee syrup and gluc powder. If I only buy one SF syrup would you recommend the vanilla or caramel? I like both flavors. I guess I'm asking which one tastes the best, or is it just a matter of preference? I think I'm just going to order several lol. As for the gluc powder, netrition description says to mix it with water before adding...do you need to do this with shakes/smoothies too?

I say caramel, but I like all the flavors and never have less that 5 options open at any given time. I also use the davinci syrup to rehydrate my PB2 that I eat more frequently on UD since I like more than 2 T

Librarygirl · 02-18-2013, 03:14 PM

What is the advantage of PB2 over Peanut Butter, besides calories? Sorry for the TJ!

Yennie · 02-18-2013, 03:39 PM

Lower cal, lower fat is all I know of.

Librarygirl · 02-18-2013, 03:42 PM

I think I'll stick with Peanut Butter.

I don't eat it crazily or binge on it. A jar usually lasts 6 months. Now that I've said that, it might become something I can't stop thinking about LOL!

pugluv9802 · 02-18-2013, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratejenny

Here are some ideas:

Shake/smoothie recipes- give me your best!

Low Carb Friends - Search Results
("shake" in thread title)

Are you looking for low-carb or DD shakes?
Or just shakes/smoothies in general?

I usually just throw stuff in a blender without measuring!
It all depends on what I have around, what I'm craving,
or if I feel I need certain nutrients.

For DD and taste

b_lou_who · 02-19-2013, 01:26 PM

okay, I am incredibly boring in this area.
I regularly mix hemp protein with plain water and drink it, at work or at home before going to exercise.
Sometimes I shake hemp up with a little greek yogurt, 3 drops vanilla stevia, and up to 4oz organic carrot juice. In summer I might blend that with ice at home, but not at work. My favorite smoothie of all time was always vanilla frozen yogurt, fresh carrot juice, and vanilla protein. It is also my favorite popsicle in the Zoku.
Occasionally I do SunWarrior warrior blend vanilla with a tbsp pb2 with 4oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk.

route66 · 02-20-2013, 10:11 AM

1/4 c full fat greek style yogurt
about 5 oz berries - usually blues and blacks (lately 1 T pomegranate seeds)
1/4 - 1/2 c healthy balance apple juice
Splenda or equivalent

If I want more cals:
optional 1 T coconut oil
optional 1/2 - 1 scoop protein powder
optional 1-2 T heavy whipping cream
optional 1/2 banana - makes it thicker, too

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02-18-2013, 10:52 AM	#2
piratejenny Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,687 Gallery: piratejenny Stats: 293/285/<160 (5'7") WOE: LC/JUDDD/Fast5/Diabetes Miracle 2010-12 Start Date: 2013: IDK!	Here are some ideas: Shake/smoothie recipes- give me your best! Low Carb Friends - Search Results ("shake" in thread title) Are you looking for low-carb or DD shakes? Or just shakes/smoothies in general? I usually just throw stuff in a blender without measuring! It all depends on what I have around, what I'm craving, or if I feel I need certain nutrients.

02-18-2013, 11:16 AM	#3
adillenal Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 7,087 Gallery: adillenal	I don't make homemade shakes or smoothies. If I am traveling or in a place where I can't find the kind of food I need, I take Pure Protein chocolate shakes at 120 calories each. I use chocolate since that is the only flavor my local tiny Wal-Mart stocks.

02-18-2013, 02:03 PM	#4
Yennie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: PNW Posts: 994 Gallery: Yennie Stats: 5'2" 34yo 199/sig/130 ~*~ 5# until no longer obese WOE: A.I. 1/1-1/20; JUDDD 1/21/13, Potatoes as needed Start Date: 2013 is the year of the weight loss!	I start with a chocolate whey based protein powder (dont like the vanilla flavored one) and,depending on my mood I add: P2B, real peanut butter, almond butter, strawberries, bananas, a drop of mint extract. Using sugar free pudding powders are a good way to add flavor without a lot of calories. I use vanilla, butterscotch, pistachio to name a few. I've also added coconut oil to a chocolate shake, tastes like a chocolate maccaroon.

02-18-2013, 02:57 PM	#5
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,167 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	For DD I like: Unsweetened vanilla almond milk- 1/2 cup. 1-2 T pure pumpkin puree from the can. SF maple syrup or walden farms 0 calorie pancake syrup 1/2 t gluc powder dash of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice SF davinci syrups- toasted marshmellow, english toffee, etc... 4 big ice cubes Blend for a few minutes the gluc powder will make it really thick and creamy I've also added a T of walden farms marshmellow dip or some cappella drops

02-18-2013, 03:14 PM	#8
Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,748 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 180/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	What is the advantage of PB2 over Peanut Butter, besides calories? Sorry for the TJ!

02-18-2013, 03:39 PM	#9
Yennie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: PNW Posts: 994 Gallery: Yennie Stats: 5'2" 34yo 199/sig/130 ~*~ 5# until no longer obese WOE: A.I. 1/1-1/20; JUDDD 1/21/13, Potatoes as needed Start Date: 2013 is the year of the weight loss!	Lower cal, lower fat is all I know of.

02-18-2013, 03:42 PM	#10
Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,748 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 180/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	I think I'll stick with Peanut Butter. I don't eat it crazily or binge on it. A jar usually lasts 6 months. Now that I've said that, it might become something I can't stop thinking about LOL!

02-20-2013, 10:11 AM	#13
route66 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Coast! Posts: 195 Gallery: route66 Stats: 160/<145/141 WOE: IF Combo - 6:1 & 16/8ish Start Date: Oct 2012	1/4 c full fat greek style yogurt about 5 oz berries - usually blues and blacks (lately 1 T pomegranate seeds) 1/4 - 1/2 c healthy balance apple juice Splenda or equivalent If I want more cals: optional 1 T coconut oil optional 1/2 - 1 scoop protein powder optional 1-2 T heavy whipping cream optional 1/2 banana - makes it thicker, too