So why can't protein drinks taste better?

My favorites are:

Blend 8 oz of skim milk or unsweetened almond milk with a package of splenda, a scoop of chocolate protein powder, 2 tbsp of PB2...blend for a minute...then add about 4 ice cubes and blend more.

Blend 8 oz of skim milk or unsweetened almond milk with a package of splenda, a scoop of chocolate protein powder, a shot of Da Vinci sugar free mint syrup...blend for a minute...then add about 4 ice cubes and blend more.

Protein hot chocolate (especially if you are in the "polar vortex" lol) - mix a scoop of chocolate protein powder with about 1/4 cup of room temperature water.  I mix it with a whisk.  It will make kind of a paste.  Then separately add an envelope of diet Swiss Miss hot chocolate (25 calories) to almost boiling water.  Slowly stir the almost boiling hot chocolate into the protein paste stuff.  Then it doesn't get clumpy.

The book also has ideas for using sugar free pudding mixes as add-ins.

She also has an awesome blog - google bariatric foodie.

Completely changed my approach to protein shakes.  I used to gag at the thought, and now I am almost convinced I am drinking a Thin Mint ;)  (I said, almost)

     What she said.

I bought the Bariatric Foodie Guide to the Perfect Protein Shake before surgery.  When I start getting burned out on a particular shake, I refer back to the book and find something new to try.  I use the Premier Protein shakes and add one tablespoon of sugar free, fat free Jello pudding plus ice cubes to alter the taste and consistency.  Also try using Torani sugar free syrups.  And the PB2 is awesome in a chocolate shake with banana cream pudding - Oh, bliss!

so far I've tried Unjury and syntrax nectars.. both are pretty good, but the syntrax nectars are so fruity, and there's a huge variety!  I went to mybariatricpantry.com and ordered a sample packet.  They also let you sort of customize the packet too, so if you know you hate cappucino, you can ask them to leave that one out... or if there is one flavor that you really want to try, you can request that they make sure it's in your packet.  They have SUPER fast shipping too.  I love it! :)

Try the Complete Nutrition (can access on line- they will ship for free)  Ask for their low carb-high protein shake mix. about 4 carbs/20g.pro/and 120 cal.  Love the chocolate and vanilla.  Use PB2- SF pudding- unsweetetened cocoa- instant coffee decaf- etc to mix it up.  About 10-12 oz water, 3-4 ice cubes, the stuff in a rocket ---Yum.

I had a hard time with protein drinks pre-surgery, but AFTER - my "go to" is the Celebrate Vitamins Cake Batter flavor, mixed with unsweetened almond milk. PB2 (peanut butter powder) or regular coffee are nice mix-ins. You can order single-serve packs to try from their website at http://www.celebratevitamins.com. I order the tubs from Amazon, since shipping is cheaper. :) 

Another favorite is CLICK espresso - they do mocha, vanilla, and even decaf. Sometimes I mix a scoop of decaf mocha with my Celebrate for added flavor. Also available on Amazon, though I have gotten single packs at The Vitamin Shoppe.

Lastly, the Syntrax Nectar series has great flavors for a protein kick with no carbs. I ordered a "sample pack" from mybariatricpantry.com.

Good luck!

Costco's chocolate Premier Protein are good.I add decaf coffee to it. I also make sugar free hot chocolate and put protein powder in it. I like the ones that are pre-made they make life easier.

I use this stuff with unsweetened original flavor Almond Milk, and I actually think it's really tasty -- http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Double-Choc olate/dp/B000QSNYGI/

I don't have a surgery date yet, but I've switched my breakfast and lunch out for these shakes and haven't felt deprived. :)

I prefer natural protein supplements. Fresh fruits, meat, fresh vegetables are the best  source of proteins. You can opt for protein shakes if it suits you or is convenient.

bad advice....  a banana has 1 gram of protein, an orange has 1 gram of protein.  Should we eat 50 oranges a day?  lol    a half-cup of broccoli has 2 grams of protein. 

considering one banana fills most of us who had surgery, this is not the best advice.

DRINK YOUE SHAKE THRU A WATER BOTTLE OR SOMTHING WITH A LID IF YOU CAN NOT SMELL THE WHEY IT WILL TASTE BETTER.  I REDUCE THE WATER TO  4 OZ AND MAKE A PUDDING, I FIND IT EASIER TO EAT 4 OZ OF PUDDING THAN DRINK 8 OZ OF SHAKE

I like Isopure can't beat the  40 grams of protein but it is not for everyone.  Ensure make a high protein  25g chocolate shake that is good.