What can I put in my protein shake?

[shoemoodoshaloo]

I have a big tub of whey protein powder sitting in my kitchen. Today, I had my first protein shake after my workout. It had a scoop of whey, a cup of water, a banana and peanut butter. It was good. On the directions it doesn't say anything about adding any other ingredients. My muscles under my chin are locking up. Surely, it's not from the shake, but just checking. Anyway my question is this:

Is there anything that should never be included in a protein shake?

[Steviep]

Peanut Butter...the fat slows down the absorption into your muscles. Try whey, gatorade powder ( 1 scoop) or whey, a banana, raisans, and melon...mmmmm good

[sawastea]

Originally posted by Steviep
Peanut Butter...the fat slows down the absorption into your muscles. Try whey, gatorade powder ( 1 scoop) or whey, a banana, raisans, and melon...mmmmm good

make sure it is strictly PWO because the GI index is astronomical with the raisins and banana

You can also add dextrose/maltodextrin to your whey with some blueberries/strawberries (without banana/raisins)

[BetterBodies]

The PB is fine at any time other than PW, however.

And its not like you aren't going to gain muscle if you put PB in your PW shake, but I doubt anyone here, including me, would reccomend it.

[shoemoodoshaloo]

Drop the pb. The peeps at gnc told me to lol.

[oddball182]

Originally posted by shoemoodoshaloo
Drop the pb. The peeps at gnc told me to lol.

again, as stated above, PNB is fine in a shake, AS LONG AS IT ISNT POST-WORKOUT

[pduke1]

Heres the shake I make in the mornings...

1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup fat free cottage cheese
2 scoops protein
6-8 oz water (can use skim milk if 90 more cals don't bother you)

[Ainsley0981]

Pistachio Protein Shake

When we think of protein shakes it’s usually a choice of vanilla or chocolate, which can get redundant after a while. This is a recipe for a low carb protein shake with a kick of flavor that is perfect when your taste buds are craving something different, new and exciting!

Ingredients:

1 Scoop Vanilla Protein (Elite Whey is my favorite)
2 Cups Spinach
1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 tbsp Sugar-Free Pistachio Pudding Mix
1/4 Tsp Peppermint Extract (1-2 drops)
1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
2 Tsp Benefiber
2 Packets Sweetener (I used PureVia)

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender

2. Blend, adding ice little by little until desired thickness/consistency is reached

3. Pour in a cup and drink up!

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