Question:
Anyone have the name of an inexpensive protein drinks/shakes that are tasteful?
And if so, where do you purchase? — metlife09 (posted on June 20, 2008)
June 19, 2008
I find the EAS Whey chocolate, vanilla and strawberry pretty decent. I buy
it from Target @ 21.99 for the large container.
— datagirl2
June 19, 2008
Not sure what your definition of inexpensive is. A lot is dependent on
whether you prefer pre-mixed, powder, or gel. It also depends on whether
you're buying in person or ordering it (add shipping). I'm very picky about
what I drink in general (I usually prefer straight water to flavored now),
but I prefer the New-Whey gel shots because they're fast (42 g of protein
in 4-5 swallows), the flavors are okay, and there's none of that horrible
lingering aftertaste. They aren't cheap compared to powders, though, so it
really depends on your preference. Before I was doing them, I was doing the
pre-mixed Pure Protein drinks (strawberry and chocolate were okay but took
me much longer to drink, offered less protein per serving, and left that
nasty aftertaste, but while going down reminded me of those Hersey's Quick
drinks).
— suezahn4me
June 20, 2008
I was buying the expensive GNC stuff till I found the body fortress whey
protein at target 2 scoops 52 grams protein for 12.99 and I mix with 1
packet of sugar free carnation instant breakfast 5 grams protein with milk
and water which makes it about 67 grams of protein for the whole drink. I
also do a pure protein tube in the afternoon that is 27 grams protein
— rlgceb
June 20, 2008
I find the EAS ready to drink that come chocolate, strawberry and vanilla
are pretty good. No worse than a slim fast kind of drink. I get them at
BJ's Wholesale for less than $40 a case. -Diane
— collinsmom
June 20, 2008
Yes...do you have a Trader Joe's by you? They make an excellent protein
drink in a can....it has 30 grams of protein and tastes good...no after
taste....it's called Worldwide pure protein....try it...*licking my lips*
it's tasty...*smilling* Linda
— LindaA
June 20, 2008
Beware of those protein bullets and gels that are costly and have HUGE
amounts of protein in them. We can only absorb about 30g's (+ or -) of
protein at a time...so anything extra is a total waste of money even though
it won't hurt you, it's just extra useless calories...It's like filling
your gas tank til it is over flowing...Why would would you?
Powder muscle milk (Target) $14.99 a medium container...The chocolate
tastes like cake batter. It says lactose free whey...but a full glass does
still give me a bit of a belly ache...So I can only handle a half glass,
but the taste is great! The best ! I'm just a little scared of it because
I never know if the whey will bother me or not...It's hit of miss... Daily
I have my trusty EAS whey-soy isolate blend that I use in my coffee rather
than my old fattening fru-fru sugary vanilla creamer! It makes amazing
fruit smoothies that my whole family loves...make great iced coffee latte
thingies...Taste great in hot coffee and in hot cereal (oatmeal, or other
grain cereals) It's not bad with just milk (un-sweetened soymilk in my
case) Otherwise, personally I cannot handle whey alone. It leaves me in
severe pain for hours. I get the EAS blend at Costco $35.00 GIANT bag
that lasts a LOOONG time....But who knows when they will stop carrying it
as they always stop carrying my favorite things eventually and replace it
with other things...They do carry the ready made muscle milk too, but I
haven't tried it...The ready made is so pricy. Good luck..I found that our
tastes vary greatly and whey is such a personal taste...Either you like it
or you hate it...I don't know anyone that LOVES it...You just kinda get
used it...Once I found one I liked...I was thrilled and didn't care how
much it cost (it took 4 years to one I even liked a little)....You can't
imagine how much money I wasted trying hundreds of different
proteins...Look for free samples...Sometimes the vitamin stores will have
individual samples for free or for a small price...Many manufacturer
protein websites have free samples too that you can order online.
— .Anita R.
June 20, 2008
My cousin had lap band and she is going to Walmart and buying a gallon
bottle of Whey protein shake. she says they come in 3 flavors and are
located near the Pharmacy. that is in a super Walmart. She said it is
priced inexpensively.
— Doug101060
June 20, 2008
I go to Costco and I purchase a premixed chocolate shake. It comes ready
to drink. It is called Premier protein shake. It has 30 grams of protein,
160 calories, and 1 gram of sugar. The shake is pretty tasty and I drink
one everyday.
— dodgerfan
June 20, 2008
I go to Costco and I purchase a premixed chocolate shake. It comes ready
to drink. It is called Premier protein shake. It has 30 grams of protein,
160 calories, and 1 gram of sugar. The shake is pretty tasty and I drink
one everyday. You ger 18 shakes for $23.99.
— dodgerfan
June 20, 2008
I use the Unjury brand of protein powder. It comes in vanilla, chocolate,
strawberry and chicken soup flavors. It does not have that awful protein
taste or aftertaste at all and is really good, so worth the price. You can
get it at www.unjury.com . For a real treat, I will mix the chocolate
powder into some Bolthouse Farms Mocha Cappuccino protein drink--yum! You
can get that at Costco or at the grocery store--usually in the health food
section.
— Lindajru
June 20, 2008
walmart - AES ready to drink cartons - pack of 4 for $5 - chocolate,
strawberry, french vanilla -- they are pretty good -- i also drink GNC 50
gram slam - ready to drink in a can - $4.19 each can -- i try to buy them
on sale - i also get a discount for buying a case at a time and i have a
'gold' card for GNC stores --- but unless you are still a couple of months
out you can get ALL your protein from food and you really don't need a
supplement -- good luck :)
— RCassety
June 21, 2008
I had lap band 6 1/2 mos ago. I've lost 50+ lbs. I didn't like the unjury
or any pre-flavored protein shakes. AT WHOLE FOODS MARKET, I bought
Biochem Whey Protein Powder in the NATURAL flavor. This makes a delightful
treat on a hot afternoon. I usually have this for breakfast: 4 0z of 1%
milk, scoop of protein powder, chipped ice, & whatever fruit I have
available. Blend. It's tasty and for me the flavor is real without that
manufactured taste. Also comes in flavors, but I prefer to put my own
natural flavor in. It's made from whey protein isolate which my dietician
says is much preferred. It comes in 12.3 oz ($15 or so) or larger size or
you may be able to get the one-serving packet to try as I did. Just be
sure to get the "natural flavor." Ordering online from
Vitacost.com is usually a bit cheaper. Good luck!
— jcghall
June 21, 2008
I picked up the body fortress whey protein in vanilla flavor. I found it to
be very good and not very hard to drink at all. It only cost about 14
dollars at the most.
— jbuller43
June 21, 2008
Unflavored Any Whey powder by Ultimum Nutrition is actually truly
tasteless. I bake with it, stir it into coffee, add it to foods - just
about anything and it is great. At GNC or online. Caution - too much
protein at once actually is VERY difficult on your kidneys and can cause
damage. As someone else said here 25 - 30 at one sitting is the
recommended limit. Please be careful. Best of luck!
— sunny99
June 21, 2008
I have used the protein slim-fast shakes found them at wal-mart i think
they are like $5 for 4 cans then i just found body fortress whey protein
powder 2lbs powder for $12.97 at walmart...the slim-fast have 15 grams of
protein each can and the powder has 26 grams of protein per scoop....I mix
the powder with a 8 oz glass of milk...taste pretty good
— british88
June 21, 2008
I currently use the liquid 50 Gram Slam from GNC. They are expensive - but
less than the cost of a fast food meal - and I only need 1 supplement a
day. Prior to switching to the 50 GS, I tried and liked a sample protein
mix from Meijer - the Meijer brand in a blue and white package. You can
try that and buy a bulk size if you like it. I hear Muscle Milk is also
good, but I don't know the cost.
— gonnadoit
June 22, 2008
I had Lapband, so I don't have to have more than 40-50 grams of protein per
day - but I LOVE Carnation's Sugar Free Chocolate nutrition drink - it only
has 5 grams of protein (per packet) but I mix it with 2 cups of skim milk
for a total of 21 grams. It is a great breakfast drink and it tastes like
chocolate milk, not frothy like a regular protein shake. Hope that helps -
I have it every morning after I workout :)
— soonerjadeou
June 22, 2008
I use the whey protein shakes and the vanilla is the best tasting for me ,
I bought chocolate and cookies N creme but half to miss the vanilla with it
cause those other two have a stronger flavor for me and I buy it at
walmart for god size container fore under $15.00
— therealfroglady
June 23, 2008
No one has mentioned about putting their drink in the freezer for a while.
To me that makes all the difference. I was drinking the shakes, then I got
sick one day and started having an aversion to them. That's when I put
them in the freezer and now I have no problem. I use Isopure powder
packets that come from the nutrition store, they have 50 mg of protien. I
take one packet of chocolate (50 mg protein), add one can of atkins drink
(15 mg protein), one serving of Carnation Instant Breakfast (5 mg.
protein), cup of nonfat milk (9 mg protein), and 2 bananas. Put in 2 cups
of crushed ice and mix it all in a blender. Pour into 2 24 oz. cups cover,
with celophane and put in the freezer. Each 24 oz serving contains aprox.
40 gms protein and 380 calories. You can always break it down into 4
servings also. Another variation is use vanilla or strawberry drinks and
fresh of frozen strawberries. I like having them for night time when I get
a hankering for dessert, or for dinner when nothing sounds good or I'm
having a hard time with my stomach. Hopes this helps. Paula P
— paulajaneb
June 23, 2008
I went to the Vitamin SHoppe and got NECTAR it comes in all flavors and is
a whey based protien powder and dissolves in water realy easy like Kool-Aid
and it doesn't have an after tast or a think tast or consistancy like the
Iso-pure I was drinking at first (the first week home) Now I am a NECTAR
fan. It costs about 35.00 for a big container. Hope this helps.
peri
— ocean2pf
June 28, 2008
Syntrax, 5lb. is fairly priced.
— bariatricdivalatina
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