Hi all, I was wondering if any of you have good suggestions for morning protein. I have 2 issues:

1- Never was a breakfast eater .... 3/4 cups of black coffee would hold me till around 11am.

2- Cold drinks are not working for me...I struggle with the protein drinks first thing in the am (2 sips and have the grossly full feeling) but have been forcing them somewhat just to get the energy going for the start of the day.

I'd love some suggestions as I have started walking up to 2 miles each morning & yesterday got a little dizzy when I got home. My husband thinks I'm not getting enough protein...

Appreciate any feedback,

Have you tried different Protein drinks?

My nutritionist recommended MediFast which I had no problems with pre-surgery, but struggled like you described afterwards. I switched to Muscle Milk Light, with her approval, and felt fine. The SF Carnation Instant Breakfast also was very good for me in the mornings.

Have you tried different Protein drinks?

My nutritionist recommended MediFast which I had no problems with pre-surgery, but struggled like you described afterwards. I switched to Muscle Milk Light, with her approval, and felt fine. The SF Carnation Instant Breakfast also was very good for me in the mornings.

I really recommend the SF Carnation Instant Breakfast is the only one I can drink and actually enjoyed!

Greek Yogurt is my new favorite.

I buy the Trader's Joe's brand. 100 calories for 1 cup. 20 grams of protein. I add 2 equal to sweeten. Good luck.

I don't have problems with cold drinks, but I have put my cappuccino flavored protein in coffee that is warm, but not boiling. If the water is too hot, the protein will clump. I make mine 2/3 hot water and 1/3 tap water.

These are my FAVORITE FAVORITE thing . They are a little high in calories but for breakfast they should be fine. The sugar is a little high too . But again for someone like myself as well that doesn't eat breakfast they are fine for me.

Bolthouse Farms "Perfectly Protein vanilla Chai Tea with Soy Protein"

Bolthouse Farms "Perfectly Protein® HazelNut Latte with whey Protein"

Bolthouse Farms "Perfectly Protein Mocha Cappuccino with Whey Protein"

these three are the only ones that have protein in them , each have 29 grams of protein in them ..

I should be their spokesperson i love them so much ! LOL

They are SOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD !!!!!!!

Love

Mindy

I tried the Unjury Vanilla and chocolate. I just mixed them in milk and they tasted really good. Like a milk shake. I was really impressed. All the protein drinks I have tried in the past were a horrid after taste. But these were really good.

I did add extra milk in mine though I dont know if that made a difference. It called for 1 cup of milk and I think I put in about a cup and a half but I drank on it for about an hour.

I tried the unjury Vanilla and chocolate. I just mixed them in milk and they tasted really good. Like a milk shake. I was really impressed. All the Protein drinks I have tried in the past were a horrid after taste. But these were really good.

I did add extra milk in mine though I dont know if that made a difference. It called for 1 cup of milk and I think I put in about a cup and a half but I drank on it for about an hour.

try the bolt house. The 3 i mentioned above are the only one's w/ protein . The mocha and the hazel nut taste JUST LIKE a frappachino .. they are SO GOOD . NO protein taste at all .

Mindy

I have never been a coffee drinker. So the coffee flavored things just dont apeal to me. and Chi Tea makes me cringe. blech. But that is my personal opinion. But I love the milk shake things ummmmm

I have never been a coffee drinker. So the coffee flavored things just dont apeal to me. and Chi Tea makes me cringe. blech. But that is my personal opinion. But I love the milk shake things ummmmm

Im not a coffee drinker either, these do not have a strong flavor , I really think you might like thse. They are in the produce section of the grocery store.

they are hard to explain . sort of a mix of milk shake and frapachino lol I like these because they dont taste like other stuff. I also like carnation instant breakfast LOL

Mindy

I want to find something that I can have hot in my coffee in the morning. I don't like "warm" coffee, I want it hot. Any suggestions?

I want to find something that I can have hot in my coffee in the morning. I don't like "warm" coffee, I want it hot. Any suggestions?

Protein clumps up into disgusting little lumps when it gets hot, so I think you might be out of luck, protein powder-wise. Believe me, that was one lesson that I learned the hard way.

If you can eat. A slice of toast with a little Penut butter or a yogurt with cherrios mixed in. Those are currently my fav. breakfasts.

Thanks all,

I should have mentioned - Cold drinks in the AM are a problem. I've read elsewhere on this forum that others 2 have had this experience. It's not that I don't like them... taste wise and all, just they don't go down well (I get a lump in my throat & and fully feeling with 2 sips) coffee is what I start out with first thing... and with still being in month 1 of being banded I was looking to see if any other ideas were out there. I would LOVE toast and peanut butter, but am afraid to even go the bread route just yet....Much Thanks for the responses...

Lu~

Have you tried AchievOne? They are coffee, latte style drinks with 120 cals, 20 grams protein and are 9.5 oz...I heat mine up in the micro, add to my am coffee, and never had a problem...they are smooth, palatable, and NOT thick, pasty or weird in texture or taste. 4 flavors; can be bought online at bariatriceating dot com

OMG TruBlu - That is exactly what I'm looking for!!!!

Much Thanks