Hello! I am a week post op and still on liquids. I also have been struggling with protein drinks and reaching my protein intake. I was perusing Walmart today and was in the baking aisle. I stopped at the extracts and flavorings and noticed a wide variety. I picked up the cake batter flavor and the strawberry flavor but they also had banana, lemon, spearmint, maple, etc. I just added a dash of the cake batter flavoring to 8 oz skim milk and 1/2 scoop of protein powder and I prefer the taste so much more! I just thought this would be something else some other people could try if they’re getting tired of the same things.

I make mint shakes sometimes. Either with vanilla protein powder or chocolate protein powder and some peppermint extract. With the vanilla, I'll usually put a couple of drops of green food coloring in, too. And I blend both (choc and van) with ice in my blender. Shamrock Shake!

Edited March 23, 20215 yr by catwoman7

Thank you! That’s a great idea! Every time I drive past McDonald’s I think.... man.. it’s shamrock shake season! Now I’ll make myself a protein one!

5 minutes ago, Jnfinney said:

Thank you! That’s a great idea! Every time I drive past McDonald’s I think.... man.. it’s shamrock shake season! Now I’ll make myself a Protein one!

P.S. I always use milk or unsweetened almond milk. You could do it with water, but it wouldn't be as "shake-y"

This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing!

I didn't even know cake batter flavoring was a thing!

Try this recipe:

Ingredients

1) 1 can tuna-white albacore packed in water (do not drain)

2) cilantro (fresh)

3) 1/2 clove garlic

4) 1 tbsp (low-fat mayo or pureed mushrooms or low-fat ricotta cheese)

5) water (1/2 ounce)

Mix ingredients # 2,3,4,5 and puree

Then mix ingredient # 1. Enjoy Increase or decrease water to desired consistency.

Edited March 24, 20215 yr by Terri77

If you want something incredibly delicious and shakey....try frozen bananas with coco powder, skim milk, coconut milk, frozen greek yogurt (I just dump some in a zip lock baggie and break pieces off after it's frozen) and vanilla...in the blender.

Bananas do have sugar, so watch out if you are sensitive.

This is my go to when I crave ice cream. It's amazing, decent nutrition, and you can add protien powder if you want.

@Creekimp13 and @Terri77 I’m still on liquids, so I didn’t think I was allowed to have any solids blended yet ?

I made a protein shamrock shake this morning.
1 bottle Fairlife nutrition plan vanilla, a handful of ice, mint extract.

Tastes so good but made a huge serving!