My affair with protein powders

Dec 03, 2009

In general I've taken the advice of the OH family and ordered protein sample after protein sample.  Most ended up being nasty, some for completely indeterminable reasons (Chike is a perfect example- the protein flavor is almost invisible but I just can't handle it- if anybody wants the couple packs I have left of Chike, PM me and let me know).  I ordered the Gold Standard 100% Whey variety pack half a week ago and tried the Double Rich Chocolate flavor first.  I sipped, sipped again and realized it wasn't going to kill me.  That I *gasp* LIKED it.  Really liked it.  Add some instant decaf coffee to that and OMG, it was the best thing I've had since surgery.  To be honest, I had given up hope of finding a chocolate protein that I thought was beyond decent.

I'm absolutely having a love affair with protein powders.  Of all things after surgery, I thought it would be the hunt for new clothes that would bring amusement, not freaking protein powder samples. 

My favorite drink of the day right now is Mocha Coffee....I don't have good protein stats on it yet though:

1.5 scoops Gold Standard 100% Whey Double Rich Chocolate (36 gr. protein)
1 teaspoon decaf coffee to taste
Dry Non-Fat Milk to taste (I know this adds some protein just not sure since I haven't measured it out)
1 packet Splenda

Blend the protein powder with cold water, zap water in the microwave, add other ingredients and then pour the protein powder in.

It's funny, when you first get out of surgery, you cannot imagine the day where experimenting comes into play and I've depended very heavily on recipes from others creative minds so far. 

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