oktwigs Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Hey everyone, I'm getting ready to head down to TJ the first week of April to be banded by Dr. Ortiz and since I have a hard time stomaching most of the protein drinks, I thought it would be nice if those of you who have Smoothie/Protein drink favorites could post your recipes, hints, and tips for those of us about to head down this path. This morning I tried blending some strawberries and blueberries into my chocolate protein drink and it made it more tolerable. If I have to drink these things for awhile I want to make them more than just tolerable...I want to enjoy them so I'm not tempted to cheat. Janice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MimIN Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Hey everyone, I'm getting ready to head down to TJ the first week of April to be banded by Dr. Ortiz and since I have a hard time stomaching most of the protein drinks, I thought it would be nice if those of you who have Smoothie/Protein drink favorites could post your recipes, hints, and tips for those of us about to head down this path. This morning I tried blending some strawberries and blueberries into my chocolate protein drink and it made it more tolerable. If I have to drink these things for awhile I want to make them more than just tolerable...I want to enjoy them so I'm not tempted to cheat. Janice My favorite recipe is Isopure Dutch chocolate (50g of protien), 1 cup of skim milk, tablespoon of reduced fat peanut butter (5g protien) blended with ice. I drink that once a day and I have yet to get sick of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy16 Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 I got my protein drink mix at Costco and its not bad at all. I always like the vanilla because I can mix in bananas or strawberries with a little ice. I've heard people mix in coffee and other stuff, but I haven't tried it. Stacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatajinx Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 My husband had the surgery 3/2 and Dr. Miranda gave me a recipe to try for him cause he LOATHED the protein shakes during the diet prior to surgery. It is as follows: 8ozs Vanilla Silk (soy milk) 1 Tbs Cocoa Powder 1 Scoop Chocolate Protein powder (we used the GNC Whey Chocolate-Caramel powder) 1 banana I also threw in like 4-5 ice cubes so that it had more of a smoothie consistancy. Then I turned on the blender til it was all mixed and poured. DH said it was just like a chocolate milkshake and he had one at least once a day up until today! Hope that helps and good luck with surgery!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinnyEd Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Hey everyone, I'm getting ready to head down to TJ the first week of April to be banded by Dr. Ortiz and since I have a hard time stomaching most of the protein drinks, I thought it would be nice if those of you who have Smoothie/Protein drink favorites could post your recipes, hints, and tips for those of us about to head down this path. This morning I tried blending some strawberries and blueberries into my chocolate protein drink and it made it more tolerable. If I have to drink these things for awhile I want to make them more than just tolerable...I want to enjoy them so I'm not tempted to cheat. Janice This is my favorite: 1/2 cup milk, water, or soy milk 1 scoop protein powder (I like vanilla the best) 1 little container of Jello Brand Sugar free pudding - any flavor (the pre-made pudding cups - NOT the powder) Just blend together... That is the base, to that you can blend in your favorite fruit like bananas and ice if you want. You can play around with the flavor combinations to find what you like. Since my fill last week, I have not been able to eat solids until later in the morning, so this is what I have for breakfast each morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oktwigs Posted April 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 My husband had the surgery 3/2 and Dr. Miranda gave me a recipe to try for him cause he LOATHED the protein shakes during the diet prior to surgery. It is as follows:8ozs Vanilla Silk (soy milk) 1 Tbs Cocoa Powder 1 Scoop Chocolate Protein powder (we used the GNC Whey Chocolate-Caramel powder) 1 banana I also threw in like 4-5 ice cubes so that it had more of a smoothie consistancy. Then I turned on the blender til it was all mixed and poured. DH said it was just like a chocolate milkshake and he had one at least once a day up until today! Hope that helps and good luck with surgery!! I just wanted to say that I LOVE this protein smoothie recipe. I had it today for the first time and I am sold! I think I'll try it with frozen mango chunks in a few days and then with some frozen strawberries. Yummy! I'll keep this one handy after I am off the liquid diet too, but I think I'll sub. light soy milk instead of full calorie Very Vanilla later on. Right now I'm trying not to freak about weight loss...just healing. Twigs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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