need thicker shake

tm501 · 08-13-2012, 02:52 AM

I loved the thick vanilla shake from Medi. I would add strawberries to it and always had to put it in a covered glass because it had a funny smell (but good taste) It was nice and thick and filled me up. I got Promasil from GNC and it has a great taste but is so thin! Its more like drinking a flavored water than a shake. I tried playing with the ice/water ration and it doesn't thicken.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a thick meal replacement shake? Not a lot of calories or carbs that actually fills you up? I want to be able to add DaVinci's strawberry syrup to it also.

Thank you

suzanna1 · 08-13-2012, 09:16 AM

I add about 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum to my shakes and it makes them very thick. Don't add too much or it gets a little slimy!

ewallac6 · 08-13-2012, 09:31 AM

I've seen some recipes where there is sugar-free / fat-free pudding mix added to thicken shakes. I can't tell you the amounts, but maybe you could experiment.

tm501 · 08-13-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by suzanna1

I add about 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum to my shakes and it makes them very thick. Don't add too much or it gets a little slimy!

Where would I get that from?

ewallac6 · 08-13-2012, 09:49 AM

I've seen it in grocery stores. Near the spices and/or cake mix desserts.

tm501 · 08-13-2012, 09:51 AM

Thanks!

MiniMomma · 08-15-2012, 03:45 PM

I have been looking for a shake mix that is simular to the MWL one also. Pure Protein was ok (low carbs/sugar etc.) but still lacked flavor. I like them thick too

tm501 · 08-15-2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiniMomma

I have been looking for a shake mix that is simular to the MWL one also. Pure Protein was ok (low carbs/sugar etc.) but still lacked flavor. I like them thick too

If you find anything please let me know! I can't find the xantham gum at my local grocery store

Bahet · 08-15-2012, 09:32 PM

Any shake mix with xanthum gum (or any other "gum") in the ingredients will be thicker. I like to add shake mix to cold coffee. I make a pot of coffee at night then just leave it. In the morning I have a cup with the shake mix. A chocolate shake mix makes a nice mocha.

losing in Ftm · 08-16-2012, 08:16 AM

If you find anything please let me know! I can't find the xantham gum at my local grocery store

Check any of your health food stores. Got mine at our local Mother Earth, but seen them at lots of others too. Make sure you don't use too much though I only use about 1/8 tsp.

MiniMomma · 08-19-2012, 03:16 PM

its funny you mentioned adding it to coffee, the other morning i poured my cup of coffee and some was left in the pot.. the lightbulb came on.. coffee in my shake! it was only like 1/4 cup but it still made it yummy. I am still searching will let you know if I find anything, or gum

It'stime · 08-19-2012, 03:52 PM

raw protein powder. No taste on it's own and it's really healthy too.

08-13-2012, 02:52 AM	#1
tm501 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 48 Gallery: tm501	need thicker shake I loved the thick vanilla shake from Medi. I would add strawberries to it and always had to put it in a covered glass because it had a funny smell (but good taste) It was nice and thick and filled me up. I got Promasil from GNC and it has a great taste but is so thin! Its more like drinking a flavored water than a shake. I tried playing with the ice/water ration and it doesn't thicken. Does anyone have a suggestion for a thick meal replacement shake? Not a lot of calories or carbs that actually fills you up? I want to be able to add DaVinci's strawberry syrup to it also. Thank you

08-13-2012, 09:31 AM	#3
ewallac6 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 6 Gallery: ewallac6	Thick Shake I've seen some recipes where there is sugar-free / fat-free pudding mix added to thicken shakes. I can't tell you the amounts, but maybe you could experiment.

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08-13-2012, 09:16 AM	#2
suzanna1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 532 Gallery: suzanna1 Stats: 215/162.5/149 5'8" 36 years old WOE: Medi Weightloss Clinic Start Date: Restart 7/31/2012 @ 167	I add about 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum to my shakes and it makes them very thick. Don't add too much or it gets a little slimy!

08-13-2012, 09:49 AM	#5
ewallac6 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 6 Gallery: ewallac6	I've seen it in grocery stores. Near the spices and/or cake mix desserts.

08-13-2012, 09:51 AM	#6
tm501 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 48 Gallery: tm501	Thanks!

08-15-2012, 03:45 PM	#7
MiniMomma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Florida Posts: 235 Gallery: MiniMomma Stats: 165.6/124.6/125 WOE: Medi 1-9-11	I have been looking for a shake mix that is simular to the MWL one also. Pure Protein was ok (low carbs/sugar etc.) but still lacked flavor. I like them thick too

08-15-2012, 09:32 PM	#9
Bahet Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 29 Gallery: Bahet Stats: 280/208/149 WOE: Medi-weightloss Start Date: 05/03/12	Any shake mix with xanthum gum (or any other "gum") in the ingredients will be thicker. I like to add shake mix to cold coffee. I make a pot of coffee at night then just leave it. In the morning I have a cup with the shake mix. A chocolate shake mix makes a nice mocha.

08-16-2012, 08:16 AM	#10
losing in Ftm Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 139 Gallery: losing in Ftm Stats: restart Apr 2012 WOE: Medi Start Date: 5/5/10	If you find anything please let me know! I can't find the xantham gum at my local grocery store Check any of your health food stores. Got mine at our local Mother Earth, but seen them at lots of others too. Make sure you don't use too much though I only use about 1/8 tsp.

08-19-2012, 03:16 PM	#11
MiniMomma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Florida Posts: 235 Gallery: MiniMomma Stats: 165.6/124.6/125 WOE: Medi 1-9-11	its funny you mentioned adding it to coffee, the other morning i poured my cup of coffee and some was left in the pot.. the lightbulb came on.. coffee in my shake! it was only like 1/4 cup but it still made it yummy. I am still searching will let you know if I find anything, or gum

08-19-2012, 03:52 PM	#12
It'stime Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,833 Gallery: It'stime Stats: 168/168/130 WOE: redistribution diet Start Date: start date October 1st	raw protein powder. No taste on it's own and it's really healthy too.