Making protein shakes

mpjones
on 6/6/12 4:19 am

Just wondering--is it a bad idea to mix protein shakes using a Magic Bullet blender--will that add to much volumn? I use mine almost every day to fix fruit smoothies for my breakfast so it's something I'm use to. Thanks for any opinions.

Ladytazz
on 6/6/12 4:21 am

I use mine, just beware that sometimes blenders (of any kind) add a lot of air and it can be uncomfortable, especially early out. You may feel better making your shakes in a blender bottle for a while but you can try it out and see if they cause you any problems.

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mpjones
on 6/6/12 5:19 am

On June 6, 2012 at 11:21 AM Pacific Time, Ladytazz wrote:

I use mine, just beware that sometimes blenders (of any kind) add a lot of air and it can be uncomfortable, especially early out. You may feel better making your shakes in a blender bottle for a while but you can try it out and see if they cause you any problems.

That's probably the best thing to do until I'm sure just what I can handle--Thanks for the reply.

Cleopatra_Nik
on 6/6/12 4:28 am - Baltimore, MD

RNY on 01/08/08

What Tazz said. Are you pre-op? After surgery that increased air (and the resulting volume increase) may be a bit overwhelming.

mpjones
on 6/6/12 5:14 am

On June 6, 2012 at 11:28 AM Pacific Time, Cleopatra_Nik wrote:

What Tazz said. Are you pre-op? After surgery that increased air (and the resulting volume increase) may be a bit overwhelming.

Yes, my papers were just submitted (again) to my insurance--trying to get all my ducks in a row while waiting for approval.

H.A.L.A B.
on 6/6/12 4:35 am

RNY on 05/14/08

I use mine but to limit the foam - I use a few short pulses, just enough to blend. Then put the shake on ice and wait 10-15-20 min for the air bubbles to come to surface. Skim the foam and drink the shake.

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mpjones
on 6/6/12 5:15 am

On June 6, 2012 at 11:35 AM Pacific Time, H. B. wrote:

I use mine but to limit the foam - I use a few short pulses, just enough to blend. Then put the shake on ice and wait 10-15-20 min for the air bubbles to come to surface. Skim the foam and drink the shake.

Good idea !! I'll have to remember this--thanks !

Paula_
on 6/6/12 4:38 am, edited 6/6/12 4:38 am

RNY on 05/17/12

I just have a regular Oster blender and I mix my shakes on the low "Blend" setting, it mixes the shake well without making a lot of volume. Do you have different settings on a Magic Bullet?

mpjones
on 6/6/12 5:17 am

On June 6, 2012 at 11:38 AM Pacific Time, Paula_ wrote:

I just have a regular Oster blender and I mix my shakes on the low "Blend" setting, it mixes the shake well without making a lot of volume. Do you have different settings on a Magic Bullet?

Not really--you can just "tap" the container down to pulse blend or put it in the "lock" position and it blends at a really fast rate until you "unlock" the container and remove the blender container from the base.

poet_kelly
on 6/6/12 4:51 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

It depends on what you like. It may add volume, but I don't mind that. I like it that way.

Kelly

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