I am disgusted with Protein shakes and the cardboard stuff they call Protein Bars. So I made a new (for me it's new, anyway) drink that I think actually tastes good, has less calories than the shakes and bars do (at least the brands I've used), and is fairly inexpensive!

Here's the scoop (PUN intended!): I use an unflavored Protein powder (whey powder) that has 25 grams of protein per scoop (30 gram scoop), a large glass of very cold Water, and a few drops of liquid Water Enhancer (which has up to 10 calories per serving, depending on the brand you use). Stir really well (you may have to keep stirring throughout the drinking part, to keep it mixed), or use a blender... to mix it - I don't like using the faster blending methods - too foamy for me. It will be cloudy from the powder, but the taste is, in my opinion, millions of times better than the shakes and bars. And it is not too thick and gross.

The brands of liquid water enhancers I use are Nestea (tried iced tea with lemon and peach iced tea flavors), Sunkist (tried Orange Citrus), Minute Maid (tried Fruit Punch and Mango) and Lipton Tea and Honey (tried black Cherry Dragonfruit and lemon flavors). They mix fairly well, and the large variety of flavors available is fantastic, I don't get tired of them! The calories from the whey powder is 125. I get my protein powder from Amazon.com. Since I am now on this for life, I have found that if I buy it in larger quantities it is less expensive. I try to drink 2 of these dinks per day, and supplement with other sources of protein to get in my daily quota. I am anticipating summer and making slushy-type drinks, or smoothies with this blend. I might even try making an ice treat with it! Have fun and enjoy!

Folgers makes some new sugar free flavor drops. I got Caramel and Hazelnut. They also have Vanilla and mocha. I like them added to plain Vanilla Protein drinks. Changes it up just a touch.

@@liannatx

Oh my! I haven't seen those, yet, that may just undo me!!! Thankx!

@@CanyonBaby _ I use Isopure Unflavored. It mixes well with water (but looks cloudy). I've also used it with diluted apple juice, grapefruit juice, coffee, tea, yogurt and soup. It can be mixed with hot or cold. 26 gms or whey isolate, with no added sugars or colorings. I've mixed it in a shaker bottle and in the nutra bullet. It blends well with no gritty after taste.

@@BLERDgirl

You can't beat the unflavored powders, that's for sure! I'm so glad that is an option, because I'm sure I wouldn't get in nearly the Protein I should without it. For my evening "dose" of protein, I mix it with "flavor of the moment" drops, my Benefiber, and powdered Calcium citrate...what a cocktail, huh?! I can adjust the sweetness by the number of drops I use, somedays are "sweeter" than others!

isopure!!!! I cannot stomach the powder. Nope. Not happening! Isopure has a variety of flavors. I mix half of a 20oz bottle into my Water bottle. Not GREAT tasting but definitely goes down super easy. For me, it tasted like watered down kool-aid without sugar. No long lasting after taste either.

They are 40g Protein and zero carbs. At GNC it was $5.50 per 20oz bottle or $40 for a case of 12. I love it because you can actually try one without spending a ton of $$ up front plus there is a variety of flavor choices.

Isopure! Vitamin Shoppe sells single bottles for $4 something - even cheaper. Coconut has an almost weak lemonade taste i love. Not cheap but way more bang for your buck on the protein scale.

@@MrsSugarbabe

I actually purchased the Orange Cream Protein mix as well & the taste is much better then the Vanilla. I started to mix 4oz of OJ with the vanilla Protein Shake to minus out the other flavor. It's been ok... I have been eating some regular food. Sad to say I've still...only loss 10lbs since my surgery on 03.09.15.

I need to be better, but it's so hard!!!!

Thanks for this idea...I am going to try this next. We've wasted alot of money on Protein Shakes that my daughter can't stomach (no pun intended.) My daughter is 1 week post op and has been so nauseated she can barely handle Water let alone Protein shakes. We've tried Isopure (mango,) Muscle Milk, Spirutien, Boost, GNC Pro Performance all mostly all in vanilla or strawberry because she doesn't like chocolate anything.

To those who love Isopure, the Mango Peach is horrible! Do the other flavors taste better?

Does anyone know where we can get one serving pouches of the protein so we can try before we spend so much money on a large container of powder? I'm out $30 on the GNC powder alone.

@@ssourgirl

Maybe try GENEPRO, found on Amazon.com. It is a tiny scoop (compared to most unflavored whey powders), and you hardly notice it is there. It can be mixed in hot or cold beverages, and has virtually no taste. It has different size packages it comes in, up to 3lbs. And I think it is very reasonable. As for being nauseous, try drinking tepid Water as opposed to cold, so it isn't such a shock to the new tummy. Use the Water Enhancer drops (SOOOOO many flavors to choose from, as well as different brands) to help get in the fluids she needs. This is a life-time thing we need to do for ourselves, so find something you really like. Try mixing different flavors, too. Good luck!

OH! The GenePro has 30g of Protein per tiny scoop! Hurray!

@@CanyonBaby thank you!

I use Jay Robb Egg White Protein Powder. I had issues preop with soy and whey bothering me. I have no issues with this kind and it never upset my stomach.

I am 5 days postop and have been on the powder for 2 days. If you are interested eBay is the best price

@@Glute1

Thanks....so I have to ask....does it taste like eggs? Sometimes that will just throw me off for days. Always looking for options here!

Bariatricpantry.com will send you 14 different sample packs of Syntrax Nectars for $19.99.

When I get to missing soda pop (I have not had any for two years), I will mix up a Grapefruit Syntrax with Crystal Lite Lemonade. It tastes bang on like Fresca.

@@CanyonBaby

No It doesn't to me. The flavor is fairly mild. I prefer the chocolate but the vanilla is also good. I've not tried the strawberry yet

I am so disgusted with the vanilla cake batter and orange cream Protein shakes! I did purchase the Protein Powder without any flavor to added to everything. I hate to waste the shakes powders I purchased, but I honestly can't stand the taste of them anymore!????

I mixed the non flavored protein powder with a warm cup of chicken broth & it was pretty good! My dietician said I should be able to sprinkle it over all my dishes and this will help with my protein intake. Is anyone having a hard time getting in 64 oz of Water?

I'm having a hard time with the water. Today I was able to get 21 oz of water. So it seems everyday it's getting better and better. I hope this isn't stretching my pouch since I'm only 4 days Post-op.