Since each of the little sample packets of Sytrax nectar I got were about $2 per pkt, I hate to waste any of it. It says to mix with either Water or milk. I can see mixing the fruit flavored ones with water, but don't the choc/vanilla/cappucino flavors need a little thicker of a mix to make them taste good?

To be honest, I haven't even tried them yet. Still waiting to get a little smoothie machine from WalMart so they don't come out clumpy.

Just curious. What's your preference?

I got mine for like 1.29 per packet at bobs bariatrics. I use almond milk, unsweetened vanilla. 30 cal per cup and twice the calcium of milk.

I always mix mine with water.

I agree -- when I drink the fruit nectars I use water, but vanilla & chocolate seem to call for something more substantial -- therefore I often use at least some milk with those. If I don't want to mix my chocolate or vanilla with milk because I'm saving my calories, then I will put in an ice cube or two, then run it through the high speed blender. The crushed ice helps thicken it a bit.

I havent tried any of the fruit flavors but have used the chocolate and vanilla in both water and milk. When I use water, I tend to mix it up in my blender with some ice cubes and that makes it icy so it makes me think of a shake. Anyway, I think both ways are good. I usually make the decision depending on how my calories and protein are looking.

Since each of the little sample packets of Sytrax nectar I got were about $2 per pkt, I hate to waste any of it. It says to mix with either Water or milk. I can see mixing the fruit flavored ones with water, but don't the choc/vanilla/cappucino flavors need a little thicker of a mix to make them taste good?

To be honest, I haven't even tried them yet. Still waiting to get a little smoothie machine from WalMart so they don't come out clumpy.

Just curious. What's your preference?

All you need is a shaker bottle with a ball for the fruity ones. i've never had an issue with clumping with those. can't speak for the chocolate or vanilla flavors.

I like to mix the fruity flavors in water and the dessert flavors in milk. If you blend the dessert flavors with ice and milk in the blender, it tastes pretty darn close to a milkshake. Yum!

All you need is a shaker bottle with a ball for the fruity ones. i've never had an issue with clumping with those. can't speak for the chocolate or vanilla flavors.

I thought about just buying one of those cups with the spiral ball in it. Since they run about $8 and the little 1 serving blender costs about $14, I think I may get a better value with the blender. And I can blend ice with it, something you can't do very well in a cup. Thankx for the idea tho!

Remember milk isn't in the clear liquid stage. I always used water simply because it was less carbs and calories. Other than that I use pre made ready to go type because I'm so messy and lazy

I thought about just buying one of those cups with the spiral ball in it. Since they run about $8 and the little 1 serving blender costs about $14, I think I may get a better value with the blender. And I can blend ice with it, something you can't do very well in a cup. Thankx for the idea tho!

Good luck making a shake in the car!

(sorry, I have a magic bullet and it's great. i actually have several shakers, two at home, one at work, and one I carry with me when I expect to be out for awhile.)

Good luck making a shake in the car!

(sorry, I have a magic bullet and it's great. i actually have several shakers, two at home, one at work, and one I carry with me when I expect to be out for awhile.)

Just an fyi: Theres a battery powered blender out called The Tornado (http://www.ebay.com/itm/181163931672?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648)

Very interesting...

Just an fyi: Theres a battery powered blender out called The Tornado (http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1423.l2648)

Very interesting...

The motor-driven ones are starting to become more popular. Personally, if it had the power to destroy a banana like a Magic Bullet does I'd get one. Otherwise, i'm okay with my shaker.

Besides making a delicious drink, i get a bicep/tricep workout as well!