Making shakes ahead of time?

[jemckinney]

It's a pain to have to get out the blender, add all the ingredients and then clean the blender and do the same the next day. Can I make a weeks worth of protein shakes and keep them in the fridge or freezer and still get the same nutritional benefits when the shake is days old???

My protein shake usually consists of: Whey, Skim milk, egg whites, ground flax

[bseidl]

It's a pain to have to get out the blender, add all the ingredients and then clean the blender and do the same the next day. Can I make a weeks worth of protein shakes and keep them in the fridge or freezer and still get the same nutritional benefits when the shake is days old???

My protein shake usually consists of: Whey, Skim milk, egg whites, ground flax

[desslok]

YEah those bottles with the wire ball work good, or an electric hand blender is easy to use and quick to clean:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...p?SKU=14915265

[MAX.MAREK]

these items also work...man made these a little while ago

[zmcdole]

It's a pain to have to get out the blender, add all the ingredients and then clean the blender and do the same the next day. Can I make a weeks worth of protein shakes and keep them in the fridge or freezer and still get the same nutritional benefits when the shake is days old???

My protein shake usually consists of: Whey, Skim milk, egg whites, ground flax

To answer your question, yes you could do that. However, a shaker like the others mentioned works really well and will easily mix up all the ingredients that you mentioned.

[ECfromHTX]

It may be ok if you refrigerate it. You just may have to give it a quick shake before you consume. I wouldn't leave it out though b/c protein tends to denature and smells like ass after awhile.

[Partickus]

Get yourself one of those hand blenders. I love mine so easy to use and all I do is rinse it clean. Nothing really sticks to it

[FuzzeWuzze]

Get yourself one of those hand blenders. I love mine so easy to use and all I do is rinse it clean. Nothing really sticks to it

Your not really putting much in there that you cant just hand shake it in a shaker cup or something similar. Just pour it all in there, shake it like hell for 5 seconds and your done. Unless your putting something that doesnt mix easily like peanut butter or berries or something i cant see why you need a blender.

[neelyboy]

Can you use a shaker for raw oats though? I'm sick of using my blender too.

[Partickus]

Your not really putting much in there that you cant just hand shake it in a shaker cup or something similar. Just pour it all in there, shake it like hell for 5 seconds and your done. Unless your putting something that doesnt mix easily like peanut butter or berries or something i cant see why you need a blender.

Well I just think it taste better plus I like to mix ice in my shake. The hand blender kinda fluffs it up alittle. But I do also use it for berrys, peanuts and oats so I figure might as well use it if I got it

[TheHeirApparent]

youre that lazy? do u even get off the couch to go to the gym or do u think protein shakes makes u fit? nothing tastes better than an icy shake fresh outta the blender

[The_Animal11]

youre that lazy? do u even get off the couch to go to the gym

this.


the amount of laziness in OP is just amazing.

[BarrBell73]

this.

[Avaric3]

the amount of laziness in OP is just amazing.

these

[TBU720]

Can you use a shaker for raw oats though? I'm sick of using my blender too.

Wtf. Why wouldnt you be able to? Just shake it up and see what happens...

If you dont like the results, then you learned something.

[critterbug]

IMO, it's not lazy to pre-pare your meals and protein shakes. It means that even if you're on the run, you won't be tempted to miss a meal or grab the wrong stuff (e.g., candy bar, crackers, etc.). Just forethought.

[TBU720]

IMO, it's not lazy to pre-pare your meals and protein shakes. It means that even if you're on the run, you won't be tempted to miss a meal or grab the wrong stuff (e.g., candy bar, crackers, etc.). Just forethought.

This isn't what we are speaking against. We are just frustrated with the OP saying "ugh its a pain to use my blender!" When
a) he doesnt need to use a blender to begin with
b) it isnt hard to use a blender. (the full cleaning procedure they suggest is BULL CRAP by the way. I make my smoothie, dump it into a cup, then simply fill the blender with hot soapy water and run it for 10 seconds. my whole blending process takes about 2 minutes..)

Theres a difference between wanting to know how to plan around a busy schedule and wanting to eliminate something because "its a pain"

[Herron]

remembering back me and by brother a LONG time ago, we were working out together and was gonig to make up our shakes by the gallon, what we did not take into acct was the date of the milk we used....it soured on us quickly and was NASTY and therefore we waisted the milk and the powder. man we made a mess too....
newbs..

[RunGregRun]

just get the magic bullet. you use the cup with the blender. so simple and fast, and no chunks

[LiL USMC BBer]

IMO, it's not lazy to pre-pare your meals and protein shakes. It means that even if you're on the run, you won't be tempted to miss a meal or grab the wrong stuff (e.g., candy bar, crackers, etc.). Just forethought.

There is a huge huge difference between cooking a few days worth of chicken or rice.




vs......not having enough time to throw 2 scoops of whey in the blender, some ice some oats some pb a bananna or whatever the case may be.. OP I mean really?

If your too lazy to wash the thing, how about you leave it soaking in soapy water. Amazing huh...

[Avaric3]

remembering back me and by brother a LONG time ago, we were working out together and was gonig to make up our shakes by the gallon, what we did not take into acct was the date of the milk we used....it soured on us quickly and was NASTY and therefore we waisted the milk and the powder. man we made a mess too....
newbs..

lol i got a lil laugh outta that

[parabola50]

Doesn't the protein start to break down a few hours after mixing?

[critterbug]

This isn't what we are speaking against. We are just frustrated with the OP saying "ugh its a pain to use my blender!" When
a) he doesnt need to use a blender to begin with
b) it isnt hard to use a blender. (the full cleaning procedure they suggest is BULL CRAP by the way. I make my smoothie, dump it into a cup, then simply fill the blender with hot soapy water and run it for 10 seconds. my whole blending process takes about 2 minutes..)

Theres a difference between wanting to know how to plan around a busy schedule and wanting to eliminate something because "its a pain"

Yea, that's true. I use the blender twice a day, though, and it honestly is a pain. I short it, though, by rinsing immediately after I pour. It doesn't get put away. But yea, you're right. I moved the context. For a lot of people, though, convenience is the difference between a healthy dose of protein and a pack of preservatived crackers. Or worse! :O

[SweetPics]

This is a really old thread but I found it as I was checking into making my protein drinks in advance. Just an FYI if someone asks a question and then gets chewed out as being lazy then they might think trice about ever asking a question again and that goes double for someone new to or scanning the forums.

Who the hell cares if the guy wants to make his shake ahead of time and hates using the blender. I hate using the blender and the shaker too. If I can make it ahead of time its is also a matter of convenience and KNOWING that you have the milk you need and the kids didn't drink it all and my shake is safely in the fridge......

I just found the responses super rude and everyone has things they just don't like doing. I hate transferring clothes to the dryer. Does it take long? No but I just find it annoying for whatever reason. This guys hates the blender. So what. I am sure there are small annoying tasks in your lives that if given the chance you would be happy to never do again.

People join this forum to be encouraged and get advice etc. Not to be called lazy and be brought down. Very disappointing!

[Gls133]

I use a Ninja Blender it comes with single blender glasses. Plus I have several shaker cups.

I do not suggest making shakes advance. But 12-24 hrs in advance may be ok..

[mike33511]

I use a Ninja Blender it comes with single blender glasses. Plus I have several shaker cups.

I do not suggest making shakes advance. But 12-24 hrs in advance may be ok..

This ^^^.

Ninja blenders are the best. About $150 but they're worth it

[MetilHed]

People join this forum to be encouraged and get advice etc. Not to be called lazy and be brought down. Very disappointing!

Really ? Because it sounds like you joined just to b!tch about what everyone else was saying 5 years ago.

[Canadiantuxedo]

You can absolutely freeze those and eat them later.

[jonnicola]

Strong 5 year bump

[Unwiseman]

Strong 5 year bump

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