I've been in denial for a long time about my protein intake. I don't eat meat and, at most, get 40 grams a day. I have a bunch of protein powder hidden in the back of the pantry, I can not stand the taste/smell. Here is the routine for when I actually bring myself to drink it: I have to hold my nose through the entire process, including when I open the tub to get a scoop out, put it in a shaker cup with 4 ounces of milk (the less I have to choke down, the better). Then I have to chug it down quickly. Then rinse my mouth out and pop in a peppermint, swish it around all surfaces of my mouth, including my lips. After another minute or 2, then, and only then, will I allow myself to breathe through my nose. But wait, I'm not done, now I need a strong stick of gum to chew for awhile because I will burp in a few minutes and it will taste like the nasty protein shake I just tried so hard to avoid tasting in the first place. There has got to be a better way! Let me say this: I have tried (and love) the clear Isopure protein drinks. The problem is I can not afford them at this point and need to use what I already own which is, unfortunately, chocolate and vanilla powders. Please let me know if you have found an easier way...

I hate those powders too! How about eggs? Yogurt? Cottage cheese?

I find it fascinating how everyone's tastes are different. I cant stand the Isopure drinks, I thought they were horrid. I do love the flavorless protein powder from Unjury. I also love Unjury chicken broth, it has 21 grams of protein per serving.

There are tons of protein powders out there. I think you just chose the nasty ones bcuz mine do not stink. I am not a fan of shakes though so I kno what u mean. I got my protein with eggs and cheese and atkins shakes the first few weeks. Now I'm on fish and chicken and I still use sliced cheese to add protein. Refried beans toi.

Try adding frozen fruit,skim milk, protein powder....put it in the blender for a few. Has been a lifesaver for me!!

I actually make this way yummy shake in the morning....I take a premade container ( 11 oz ) of muscle milk, a scoop of unflavored protien powder, a banana, 1/2 cup of milk and either blueberries or cherries...The entire thing...has around 45 grams of protien. I sip on it all morning. So, I already have half my intake by lunch.

Helps me get a good start anyway. A lot of Kashi Cereal has mega protien as well, add milk and your getting 15 grams of protien with that..

Hide the Protein powder in things you do like. Sugarfree pudding. I mix a scoop with 12 oz oz of skim milk. Blend for a few seconds, then add the package of pudding. Let it set and you have 15 grams of protein in a serving. You can't taste it.

If you are a coffee drinker, try a Mocha or latte, take the coffee, I brew a small cup, stick it in the freezer for a few minutes or just dump my leftover cold coffee in the blender with some ice, scoop of vanilla or chocolate powder, some skim milk and booyha! Instant treat.

Someone posted about about the fruit, I slice and freeze a few bananas, (they last about a week before they brown). Take a few slices, a few frozen strawberries or hand full of frozen blueberries, some skim milk and scoop of vanilla and yummy fruit smoothie.

Hope some of these ideas are helpful.

I think I'll try the pudding idea next. Thanks for your ideas! Before surgery I tried making a fruit smoothie with the powder, fruit, milk, and yogurt and I still could taste it :/

I could hardly choke the powdered shakes down, but kept trying the first couple weeks after my surgery. In fact, the thought of them still makes me sick! I switched to the ready to drink premier protein shakes and I love them. I'm six months out and I still have one for breakfast every day. Just keep trying things till you find something you like.

I've been in denial for a long time about my protein intake. I don't eat meat and, at most, get 40 grams a day. I have a bunch of protein powder hidden in the back of the pantry, I can not stand the taste/smell. Here is the routine for when I actually bring myself to drink it: I have to hold my nose through the entire process, including when I open the tub to get a scoop out, put it in a shaker cup with 4 ounces of milk (the less I have to choke down, the better). Then I have to chug it down quickly. Then rinse my mouth out and pop in a peppermint, swish it around all surfaces of my mouth, including my lips. After another minute or 2, then, and only then, will I allow myself to breathe through my nose. But wait, I'm not done, now I need a strong stick of gum to chew for awhile because I will burp in a few minutes and it will taste like the nasty protein shake I just tried so hard to avoid tasting in the first place. There has got to be a better way! Let me say this: I have tried (and love) the clear Isopure protein drinks. The problem is I can not afford them at this point and need to use what I already own which is, unfortunately, chocolate and vanilla powders. Please let me know if you have found an easier way...

Change your protein and try another brand. You must get your protein, you know that.

Have you tried the Chike chocolate? I LOVE that one -- can drink it made with water and ice only. Also, try drinking them from something like a Tervis tumbler with a top on it.

I use syntrax powder. They have a chocolate latte, chock truffle and my favorite is cookies n cream. I mix that with unsweetened vanilla almond milk, add a little crushed ice and pop it on my bullitt. Makes a nice little dessert. My friend just told me about a banana pudding shake I might try from GNC.

I love the Syntrax Nectar shakes too. I still have one every morning for breakfast. Actually, I do one scoop of either the Vanilla Torte or Chocolate Truffle plus one scoop of Big Train's Fit Frappe Mocha and blenderize this with 8 ounces light soy milk and four ice cubes. 39 grams of protein... and total yummy shake WITH caffeine.

Hide the Protein powder in things you do like. Sugarfree pudding. I mix a scoop with 12 oz oz of skim milk. Blend for a few seconds' date=' then add the package of pudding. Let it set and you have 15 grams of protein in a serving. You can't taste it.

If you are a coffee drinker, try a Mocha or latte, take the coffee, I brew a small cup, stick it in the freezer for a few minutes or just dump my leftover cold coffee in the blender with some ice, scoop of vanilla or chocolate powder, some skim milk and booyha! Instant treat.

Someone posted about about the fruit, I slice and freeze a few bananas, (they last about a week before they brown). Take a few slices, a few frozen strawberries or hand full of frozen blueberries, some skim milk and scoop of vanilla and yummy fruit smoothie.

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Omg! Today I put a scoop of vanilla powder in my coffee and I couldn't taste the protein, only the vanilla!!! Thank you!

Omg! Today I put a scoop of vanilla powder in my coffee and I couldn't taste the Protein, only the vanilla!!! Thank you!

Interesting. I had a really hard time when I put it in my coffee. Maybe I will try again.

Have you gone to bariatricadvantage.com? I peruse the website once in a while but haven't bought anything yet.

Omg! Today I put a scoop of vanilla powder in my coffee and I couldn't taste the Protein, only the vanilla!!! Thank you!

Glad you found something that works for you!