Protein shakes and Torani syrups

[mamaofmatthew 51]

I'm in my pre-op stage and the only Protein Drinks I can tolerate are with Torani Syrup. My grocery store only carries 2 flavors so I want to buy some online. At work I can't have a blender so I use a blender ball cup. This limits my mixing fruit, etc into drinks. Anyone have any suggestions/recipes? Do the fruit flavored syrups work in the shakes? ?

Thanks!!

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I love my Torani SF syrups. I have so many, the top of my fridge where I keep them looks like a Starbucks. Or a Torani store, if such a thing existed!

The fruit flavored syrups do work, particularly if you are using a vanilla Protein powder or a fruit flavored Protein Powder. I'm fond of orange Protein Powder + mango Syrup, or vanilla Protein powder + raspberry syrup.

That said, most of my Protein shakes either start with a chocolate or coffee base. Some of my favorites to mix in are classic hazelnut, classic caramel, salted caramel, peppermint, gingerbread, and cinnamon vanilla. I like to try to re-create Starbucks-types drinks, specialty milkshakes, and similar things. Here are a couple of favorites:
pumpkin Spice Latte - mix 1 packet Healthwise Cappuccino protein powder, 1 shot pumpkin pie spice syrup, 1/4 t. pumpkin pie spice, and 1 t. instant espresso granules with 4 oz. Water + 4 oz. CarbMaster milk (heated -- or cold if you want and iced latte).

Gingerbread Mocha - mix 1 packet Healthwise Classic hot chocolate, 1 shot chocolate syrup, 1 shot gingerbread syrup, & 2 t. instant espresso granules with 4 oz. Water & 4 oz. CarbMaster chocolate milk (heated).

Peppermint Patty shake - 8 oz. CarbMaster chocolate milk, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 shot peppermint syrup. You can turned this into an iced peppermint mocha by adding 1 - 2 tsp. instant espresso granules to taste.

[Kindle 8,667]

I live in the middle of nowhere and NO stores carry Torani syrups. I got all of mine on Amazon ( including the handy dandy pump tops). Torani also has their own online store.

Just created a new shake flavor today....premier vanilla, skim milk, ice and pumpkin pie Torani syrup....Yum! Used my Blender Bottle, BTW

Other favorites are Premier chocolate with carmel and hazelnut, Muscle Milk cake batter with gingerbread, and premier vanilla with coffee and Irish cream.

[McButterpants 2,846]

You can order them from Amazon or directly from Torani. World Market has a great selection as well - you can purchase at the store or order on line.

[alwaysvegas 702]

I order directly from Torani and it's free shipping over $59, so I just order a bunch at once and they last for months. I have about 20 bottles now with everything from Peach to S'Mores to Almond Roca. They are delicious. I generally use vanilla Protein powder with the fruit flavor Torani syrups and chocolate powder with non-fruits.

[Sassy Pants1 186]

Do you all you use the sugar-free syrups?

[Kindle 8,667]

I do.

[alwaysvegas 702]

Do you all you use the sugar-free syrups?

Yes, sugar free only.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Definitely only use the SF syrups. The calories and carbs in the regular ones are insane.

Another item folks might want to check out is Sweetleaf Sweet Drops:

http://sweetleaf.com/stevia-products/sweet-drops/

They are smaller than the bottles of Torani Syrup, but do have to go in the fridge once you open them. Although they seem expensive, you only need about half an eye dropper full so on a per-serving basis, they are actually cheaper than Torani. For the most part I think their flavors are more intense and blend really well.

Some of my favorites are the dark chocolate raspberry (great to make a raspberry hot chocolate), apricot nectar, and valencia orange. My local Kroger carries some of these in the natural foods section, and they are for sale on Amazon as well as the site I linked to. I love that they are all natural.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

In the South, Torani SF syrups are in the grocery store in the coffee section, and World Market. Also, Crystal Light powder adds great flavor to the Protein shakes. I have also bought different flavors at Amazon. How blessed we all are for all the great info here.

[macman 603]

I use Torani SF syrups with Unjury Protein Powder all the time. The SF Salted Carmel is terrific with chocolate Splendor and a piece of banana!