Has anyone ever used extracts to flavor their shakes? My mother suggested it and it sounds like a great idea but I'm not sure if it's okay to use them.

I've heard of sugar free syrups used in them.. I would call and ask the nut or the Dr and see what they say

I sent her an email but I wanted to poll the forum too.....I'm so impatient lol

Edited January 15, 201511 yr by laurenella82

Lol me to..

I think I saw in here some where that it was okay but I'm not 100% on it..

I use them. I do not tolerate artificial sugars and do not want to switch bad habits for other bad habits (chemical laden artificial sugars), and I HATE the taste of stevia. I do err on the side of caution and use as little as possible because extracts typically contain 2-3% alcohol.

I've used vanilla and almond extracts. You just need a tiny bit.

Extracts wouldn't be a problem at all.

Yes. My dietician gave me recipes too for them.

I use the torani sugar free syrups, especially with the Syntrax Cappuccino, I us chocolate and make a mocha latte or the French vanilla which is a treat too. just love it. ps. you can getthe small bottle for cheap as heck on walmart.com

Edited January 16, 201511 yr by Stevehud

I've been drinking fruit and green smoothies for years and have used them in those and just plain Protein drinks. I try to use pure extracts when available. Takes a tiny bit.

Great idea... I want to find banana extract.

@@bellabill I've never seen banana extract but I'm sure they have it, I did see some banana stevia flavor drops on amazon though.

McCormicks makes banana extract.

I had surgery at Cleveland clinic in Weston Florida. The protocol after surgery is a tough one on what they allow. As long as the extract has no sugar they allow it. It helps when you need something new on the taste buds. I think the one I got was at whole foods. Banana flavor. I use it when I want a change in the shakes. The sugar free instant flavor coffees for great in shake also. I am now allowed caffeine again but find myself doing half calf a lot.

I had surgery at Cleveland clinic in Weston Florida. The protocol after surgery is a tough one on what they allow. As long as the extract has no sugar they allow it. It helps when you need something new on the taste buds. I think the one I got was at whole foods. Banana flavor. I use it when I want a change in the shakes. The sugar free instant flavor coffees for great in shake also. I am now allowed caffeine again but find myself doing half calf a lot.

I am now adding a trip to WF to get some banana flavor. I hate the taste/smell of protein. I've tried 8 different brands and I just don't like it. The extracts make it tolerable enough to drink, and banana would be fun! Thank you!