Protein Taste Tests

Jan 05, 2017

At first I wasn't going to taste the new protein samples I bought from Canadian Protein, and then I thought, may as well try.

Banana Cream: I tried this flavor last night.  I was surprised by how nicely it mixes up in the shaker bottle, with no clumps at all.  Much nicer than the big container of protein powder I"ve had in my cupboard for the past few months.

The first sip was not enjoyable, but then the second sip was OK and I must have liked it alright because i drank it down quickly.  It was good, but too sweet.  Why must they make these things so sweet tasting.  I mean, some sweetness is OK but this is over the top sweet.  Great stats though; 27 grams of protein per serving, only 45 grams of sodium, and only 1 carb each of fat, sugar, and carbs.  Can't beat that.  With 2 cups of 2 % milk (we were out of skim and I'm pre-op, and it tasted grosse with only 1 cup) it came to 45 grams of protein.  I had NO idea 2% milk was so high in sugar and carbs though. Next time I must remember to use 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of water.

Cappucino: I tried it this afternoon and I like it better than the banana cream, but it is still too sweet.  Not as sweet as the banana cream, but sweeter than I like.  I think tomorrow I'll try the unflavored protein.  Maybe that will be the best bet; just add coffee and my own sweetener, if needed, for cappucino, cocoa for chocolate, etc.  I can't imagine using those sugar free syrups if they are also sweet.  On the plus side, like the banana cream, it was super simple to mix, with no clumps.  It doens't have a chalky taste like some protein powders do.

That's it; I'll only try one flavor per day until I leave for Toronto on Sunday, and then I'll be on Optifast for 3 weeks, starting on Wednesday.

So  excited!

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