Losing my mind over protein
 

So are there any protein powders or bars out there that don't taste like crap? So far, I have hated everything. I've tried the whey proteins; chocolate, vanilla, unflavored (yeah, right) and cappachino. I've tried the ISS Oh Yeah protein bars too and am not crazy about them. I know they aren't supposed to taste like a Hershey bar, but that "protein taste" about makes me gag.

Everything else about surgery is going great! I just need to solve the protein issue!

I like Zone bars. Now Target has their own brand, which is cheaper. Also Pure Protein is pretty good (imho). But I only eat the cookie dough flavor. Balance bars are good too. Have you been on bariatriceating.com? You can order a sample pack of protein bars.

i'm still a HUGE fan of nectar protein - they mix in water. or in anything else.

no matter which protein supplement or bar you use, ya gotta watch the carbs and the calories. we don't absorb more than about 20 grams of protein at any one time, so those 'high protein' concoctions wtih 45 or more grams are TWO SERVINGS for us.

keep us posted!!!

Trader Joes carries a brand thats pretty good. They are like 25 gms of protein and only 100 calories..VANILLA. I can't remember the name but its in a blue can. My daughter even likes them. Don['t get the chocolate, they are GROSS !!! I'll try to get the name for you.

One thing about protein drinks is you have to drink them cold or they taste pretty icky.

Leenie

syntrax nectar tastes really, really good, I agree with that. And with flavors like Fuzzy Navel, how could you not wanna try it? Any protein by BSN tastes amazing as well, but the sugar and cholesterol contents of BSN products are very, very high. Optimum Nutrition's stuff isn't bad either, it mixes really well and doesn't have a chalky taste or anything.

The name of the protein drink from Trader Joes is Worldwide Pure Protein... they also sell it with 35 gms of protein.

The ones I get are vanilla, 25 gms protein and 100 calories in a blue can.

This is what it looks like: http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2601267


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another option is to get plain protien and mix it into coffee or tea with milk and sweetener.
Aria is also good
Unjury is YUMMY but $$$$

You could try getting creative and mix the protein powder with other ingredients....there are some great recipes out there. I made up my own! Adding sugar free syrups, cocoa power, splenda or spices...can make it much easier to drink.

i.e.....

Eggnog

1/4 c milk
1 scoop vanilla protein power
1/4 c eggbeaters (they're pasteurized)
1/4 t pumpkin pie spice
1/4 t vanilla
1 packet Splenda


Mix in blender


Pina Colata

1/4 c milk
1 scoop vanilla protein power
1 t each SF Banana, pineapple, coconut syrup
1/4 t vanilla
2-3 ice cubes


Mix in blender



You NEVER have to just drink them as they are packaged and you never have to have the same thing twice if you don't want to.

Angela

i use gladiator from smoothie king. it is two scoops for 45 grams so i do it twice a day instead. it tastes good.

you know, i've never tried them, (obviously) but i saw at bariatriceating.com they have 'shots' of protein... like 42 grams per shot. heck, i could do that, if it came down to it. might be worth a try, if you're that desperate for the protein.

make sure those bullets/shots are a protein isolate!

I agree, it all tastes pretty nasty. Walmart's generic protein bar is not too bad.