How do you JAZZ up your protein shakes WITHOUT adding more sweet??

Could_It_Be
on 3/5/12 7:02 am

I've seen TONS of recipes calling for adding the SF syrups. I can BARELY get my regular shake down due to it's sweetness so I'm looking for ways to jazz it up (Chocolate) without making it sweeter.

I'm thinking extracts might work.

Do you have any good recipes that won't make my shakes sweeter??

Thanks!

VSG on 6/22/11

redsnapper1975
on 3/5/12 7:08 am

VSG on 05/19/11

PB2 peanut butter powder (google it) adds peanutty flavor and protein too for minimal calories/carbs. I like it with vanilla or chocolate shakes.

~ Kim

Could_It_Be
on 3/5/12 7:11 am

VSG on 06/22/11

OOH I've heard of this, thanks for the reminder!

VSG on 6/22/11

happiegirl
on 3/5/12 7:35 am - Albuquerque, NM

VSG on 04/24/12

PB2 is yummy!!!!

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nursemichele613
on 3/5/12 7:08 am - MI

VSG on 04/22/12

Hi,

Do you like coffee? I add an instant coffee packet to my chocolate protein drinks when I want them a bit less sweet. :)

Could_It_Be
on 3/5/12 7:12 am

VSG on 06/22/11

I do like coffee but it tends to make Tiny Tum grouchy, I think from the acid. It's been a while since I've tried it, maybe it's time again!

Thanks!

VSG on 6/22/11

Mom4Jazz
on 3/5/12 7:13 am

VSG on 04/18/11

Peppermint extract. Caution: a little goes a looooong way. My first couple of tries were way to strong. Finally got an eye-dropper - 5 drops for a single scoop shake.

Hershey's Dark Chocolate Cocoa powder. More chocolatey without being any sweeter. So ends up if anything a little less sweet. About a teaspoon for a single scoop shake.

Banana flavoring. Again, a little goes a long way.

Highest weight: 335 lbs, BMI 50.9
Pre-op weight: 319 lbs, BMI 48.5
Current range: 140-144, BMI 21.3 - 22

175+ lbs lost, maintaining since February 2012