Whole Milk Powder in place of Whey Protein Powder?

jigglenomore · 02-17-2013, 04:27 AM

Happy Sunday morning! I've been searching the archives for a while now and am still not sure if I can equally substitute whole milk powder for whey protein powder in recipes? Any advice would be appreciated! TIA!

ravenrose · 02-17-2013, 06:21 AM

there's no reason to think that would work--they are pretty different products. the whole milk powder is more or less equally carbs, fat, and protein, with the carbs leading at 38%. the whey is obviously all protein.

having said that, a lot of the recipes here that use it are very "approximate" and the ingredients can be varied a lot without getting something inedible. if you want to try it, try it!

rosethorns · 02-17-2013, 08:27 AM

Good Morning ELaine.

I'm sure you want this to work. One is milk one is protein. RR said it well.

Dottie · 02-17-2013, 08:32 AM

It might work, if you're just looking for a "bulking agent" and not to increase the protein. But, as was mentioned, the milk powder is probably a bit carby if you're using a lot.

Soobee · 02-17-2013, 11:17 AM

If you post the recipe, we may be able to help you with substitutions.

Yaz · 02-17-2013, 01:28 PM

Hmmmm, now you've got me thinking. I wonder if I could substitute whey protein FOR skim milk powder in an Indian Sweet Recipe.

It's basically just HWC, Skim Milk Powder and Sugar. I have successfully subbed the sugar with Swerve and Stevia. But now I'm wondering if I could use an inexpensive Whey protein concentrate in place of the Skim milk powder.

jigglenomore · 02-17-2013, 02:04 PM

Thanks for your help, ladies! Soobee, here's what I was making, and it ended up being too runny, so added some almond flour and a bit more BP, so they were okay!

Pumpkin Pancakes, Low Carb
Nutrition Info
Calories: 432.2
Fat: 37.3g
Carbohydrates: 9.4g
Protein: 18.1g
Ingredients3 oz softened cream cheese
2 eggs
2 tablespoons coconut milk
1/4 cup pumpkin
1/2 tsp molasses
1 scoop of Whey Protein Powder
1/2 tsp Stevia or liquid equivalent
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Pinch salt
Coconut oil for frying
Directions
1. Soften the cream cheese in a glass bowl in the microwave for 20 seconds.

2. Add the eggs, pumpkin, coconut milk, molasses, & liquid Stevia, if using; mix until well with a fork until blended.

3. If you're using granular Stevia, combine it with the dry ingredients instead of the wet. In a small bowl, mix the remaining ingredients.

4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until combined. Scrape down the batter.

5. Heat griddle to medium high on stove with about a tablespoon of coconut oil. Spoon about a 1/4 cup of the batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Fry for about 2 minutes per side. Serve immediately with sugar- free syrup and whipped cream.

Serving Size: Makes 2 servings

Number of Servings: 2

Soobee · 02-17-2013, 02:30 PM

Sounds as if you compensated admirably. Now that you know that it is too liquidy, you could try any of our drying ingredients like oat fiber or coconut flour.

02-17-2013, 04:27 AM	#1
jigglenomore Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Missouri Ozarks Posts: 986 Gallery: jigglenomore Stats: Mac Truck/Small SUV/Mini-Cooper WOE: Atkins/South Beach/Low Glycemic/Voodoo	Whole Milk Powder in place of Whey Protein Powder? Happy Sunday morning! I've been searching the archives for a while now and am still not sure if I can equally substitute whole milk powder for whey protein powder in recipes? Any advice would be appreciated! TIA!

02-17-2013, 01:28 PM	#6
Yaz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 218 Gallery: Yaz	Hmmmm, now you've got me thinking. I wonder if I could substitute whey protein FOR skim milk powder in an Indian Sweet Recipe. It's basically just HWC, Skim Milk Powder and Sugar. I have successfully subbed the sugar with Swerve and Stevia. But now I'm wondering if I could use an inexpensive Whey protein concentrate in place of the Skim milk powder. Last edited by Yaz; 02-17-2013 at 01:31 PM..

02-17-2013, 02:04 PM	#7
jigglenomore Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Missouri Ozarks Posts: 986 Gallery: jigglenomore Stats: Mac Truck/Small SUV/Mini-Cooper WOE: Atkins/South Beach/Low Glycemic/Voodoo	Thanks for your help, ladies! Soobee, here's what I was making, and it ended up being too runny, so added some almond flour and a bit more BP, so they were okay! Pumpkin Pancakes, Low Carb Nutrition Info Calories: 432.2 Fat: 37.3g Carbohydrates: 9.4g Protein: 18.1g Ingredients3 oz softened cream cheese 2 eggs 2 tablespoons coconut milk 1/4 cup pumpkin 1/2 tsp molasses 1 scoop of Whey Protein Powder 1/2 tsp Stevia or liquid equivalent 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice Pinch salt Coconut oil for frying Directions 1. Soften the cream cheese in a glass bowl in the microwave for 20 seconds. 2. Add the eggs, pumpkin, coconut milk, molasses, & liquid Stevia, if using; mix until well with a fork until blended. 3. If you're using granular Stevia, combine it with the dry ingredients instead of the wet. In a small bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. 4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until combined. Scrape down the batter. 5. Heat griddle to medium high on stove with about a tablespoon of coconut oil. Spoon about a 1/4 cup of the batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Fry for about 2 minutes per side. Serve immediately with sugar- free syrup and whipped cream. Serving Size: Makes 2 servings Number of Servings: 2 __________________ Elaine A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

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02-17-2013, 06:21 AM	#2
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,080 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	there's no reason to think that would work--they are pretty different products. the whole milk powder is more or less equally carbs, fat, and protein, with the carbs leading at 38%. the whey is obviously all protein. having said that, a lot of the recipes here that use it are very "approximate" and the ingredients can be varied a lot without getting something inedible. if you want to try it, try it!

02-17-2013, 08:27 AM	#3
rosethorns Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup. WA Posts: 4,535 Gallery: rosethorns Stats: 252/140/150 WOE: atkins I eat non allergic food Start Date: restarted 1-07	Good Morning ELaine. I'm sure you want this to work. One is milk one is protein. RR said it well.

02-17-2013, 08:32 AM	#4
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,563 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	It might work, if you're just looking for a "bulking agent" and not to increase the protein. But, as was mentioned, the milk powder is probably a bit carby if you're using a lot.

02-17-2013, 11:17 AM	#5
Soobee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,894 Gallery: Soobee WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	If you post the recipe, we may be able to help you with substitutions.

02-17-2013, 02:30 PM	#8
Soobee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,894 Gallery: Soobee WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	Sounds as if you compensated admirably. Now that you know that it is too liquidy, you could try any of our drying ingredients like oat fiber or coconut flour.