whats your favorite protien shake?

[hamper19]

Im not talking mainly about taste, but which one works the best for the money.  I did some reading in YJ's protein breakdown thread and checked out the Optimum nutrition  pro complex or whatever it is that contains whey and egg protien.

 

its like 12 bucks more then the optimum whey, and you get .6 pounds less

 

what do yous think.  Ive used the Opt 100% whey many times and have thought it to be good.

 

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[Biggs]

For which purposes? Post workout or slower digesting for other times of day? I like Optimum quite a bit, use it post workout and always have. Will likely get some Pro Rated and try some of that as well though. That's the whey. I've been incorporating a little Muscle Milk into a pre workout type of thing, taken about an hour before I hit the gym (sometimes along with ground oats and flax meal). I am always running full steam, always feel great while lifting, etc. I'd always recommend not necessarily Muscle Milk but at least some type of preworkout nutrient plan. Tell you what though that MM tastes ****ing unbelievable. So there you go.

[YellowJacket]

Thats because its a blend, thats why its more expensive. More into production. I would justm ake my own meal replacement shake if thats what you're looking for....

[hamper19]

The only time I take a shake is post workout....SOMETIMES in the morning, but i prefer real food for most of my meals.

 

What I used to do is just get optimum whey..and add like a *** brand egg protien to it...that was ok also

 

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[DarCSA]

I use the Optimum 100% and have liked it since the start. Other than it I am going to try the Pro Rated soon and will get back to you on how it is.

[Andy2k]

Err ........ Got to go against one of my previous posts here!
AST's new formula of VP2 - vanilla flavour mixed with a small amount of apple juice. Beautiful stuff, excellent quality.

[Jarconis]

2 scoops Nlarge II choc, 2 scoops Isopure VanillA. Good stuff.

[u4ik_rage]

Of the ones I've tried, and I think I've tried over 20 of the name brands, Optimum whey has always been the best for the buck. Cytowhey is good for a sweeter change of pace. Champion and Nature's Best are both good and similar tasting to me.
I never drink a whey shake by itself though, it's always only part of my meal.

[Sheesh]

Customize your own shake @ proteincustomizer.com or proteinfactory.com. PC is pretty cheap, and I've heard good things about the customer service. You can customize your protein to however you want it there, dependant on your goals, etc..

Personally, I use Muscle Milk...not too "cost effective" though....

[Biggs]

Originally posted by Sheesh

Personally, I use Muscle Milk...not too "cost effective" though....

Yeeeaaah buddy, Muscle Milk. No it's not the cheapest **** in the world, but won't break the bank either at 20$ per 2.48 lbs or whatever it is. I don't use much daily anyway, simply found it best to use preworkout as already stated. ****ing great though.

[Sheesh]

Originally posted by Biggin


Yeeeaaah buddy, Muscle Milk. No it's not the cheapest **** in the world, but won't break the bank either at 20$ per 2.48 lbs or whatever it is. I don't use much daily anyway, simply found it best to use preworkout as already stated. ****ing great though.

Definitely great. I use around 2-3 serving per day...

[u4ik_rage]

Originally posted by Sheesh


Definitely great. I use around 2-3 serving per day...

Just finished one right now!! I do the same thing, 2 times a day.

My night shake used to be horrendous: milk, 2 scoops of whey, and 2 tablespoons of flax. I added a scoop of pina colada and now I kind of look forward to waking up at 3am to drink it.

[sage]

3 servings a day huh....my paycheck would be broke like shawn bradley's jumper. i dont know why, but since im reading this question/thread on here and not bb, doesnt seem too much of a flamable thread (ha) so ill break it down....the ones ive had

best taste(mrp, protein powder whey and blend considered):

mrp: myoplex choc/pb, muscle milk choc, myoplex deluxe strawberry, metrx choc/pb

whey: eas muscle drive choc, eas muscle drive vanillay, eas precision protein choc, eas simply choc (notice a trend??) ive tried another 5 brand or so....

blend: metrx protein plus choc, metrx protein plus van. butter, prov60 choc thunder, problend55 mocha

Now ones i hated enough to remember: designer's vanilla praline and one batch of problend vanilla (ive had alot various tubs of powder)

[jweave23]

I only use whey right now, I make my own MRP's and eat meat before bed, but otherwise:

Whey: Optimum 100%

MRP: Myoplex Choc

Blend: Optimum Pro Complex

[snakeman458]

isopure dutch choc and iso 90 by dymatize wich bcaa's
i have had good results with both. and they taste great to

[Patuba]

Myoplex any flavor. Made with 8oz. skim milk and 8oz. water gives me 50 grams of protein. This is great for a person that doesn't eat much meat, such as myself.

[bigpetefox]

My favs have to be:

Isomatrix by Syntrax

100% Whey by Prolab, either chocolate or vanilla

N-Large II, chocolate is addictive!

Lean Mass matrix, cinnamon oatmeal is so sexy!

[Draven]

I like Isopures Vanilla flavour. Very flexible when it comes to making your own shakes..... here is some of my recipes. (sorry about the long post). I usually add flax oil to for some add EFA's.

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Creatine Catalyst

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
5 Granny Smith apples
5 grams (one teaspoon) Creapureä creatine powder
16 ounces nonfat milk
1/2 cup ice cubes

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Wild Berry Boost

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
8 raspberries
4 strawberries
15 blueberries
16 ounces nonfat milk
1/2 cup ice cubes

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Orange Creamsicle

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
6 to 8 ounces of water
4 to 6 ice cubes
1 or 2 Peeled Oranges
Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.
Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

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Blueberry Blaster

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
6 to 8 ounces of water
4 to 6 ice cubes
20 to 30 blueberries
Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.
Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

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Orange Blossom

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
1/2 tsp. orange extract
8 oz. nonfat milk
1/2 orange (optional)
ice cubes (optional)

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Florida Fizz

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
3 oz. fresh Florida orange juice
1 oz. pineapple juice
4 oz. diet orange soda
Blend first 3 ingredients, then stir in soda & serve over ice.

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Creamsicle 2

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
8 oz. nonfat milk
2 tbsp. sugar/fat free jello pudding vanilla flavor
2 tsp. orange extract
ice cubes (optional)
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Sherbert Creamsicle

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
8 oz. orange juice
3 tbsp. sugar/fat free vanilla flavor jello pudding
1 scoop orange sherbet
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Soda Fountain Shake

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
5 oz. nonfat milk
3 oz. flavored diet soda (black cherry, strawberry, root beer, etc.)
Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.

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Orange Blossom Special

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
1/2 tsp orange extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
8ox non-fat milk
4-6 ice cubes
Blend until smooth

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Strawberry Breeze

Recipe Instructions:
1 Cup frozen strawberries
2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
1 can diet creme soda ( or regular)

Blend together until smooth - ENJOY!!
Healthy and lowfat
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Root Beer Float

12oz can Diet Root Beer Soda
2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
2-3 ice cubes
Mix in Blender

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Orange Blossom Shake

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
1/2 teaspoon orange extract (or 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate undiluted)
8 fluid ounces nonfat milk (or try using soy milk instead)
1/2 orange (optional, but great for vitamin C)
4-6 ice cubes (optional)

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Soda Fountain Shake

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
5 fluid ounces nonfat milk (or try using soy milk instead)
3 fluid ounces diet soda (black cherry, strawberry, root beer)
1/2 banana or 1/2 peach (optional)
4-6 ice cubes (optional)

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Tangy Tangerine

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
1/2 cup Tangerine Non-Fat Yogurt
Fresh or canned Tangerines
4 - 8 ice cubes

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Rapsi Rumble

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
4 oz. Orange/Pineapple Juice
4 oz. water
1/4 cup frozen Raspberries
1/2 Kiwi
4 - 8 ice cubes

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Coke-Float

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
8 - 12 oz. Diet Coke
1/4 cup Non-Fat Vanilla Ice Cream
4 - 8 ice cubes

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The Un-Cola

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
8 - 12 oz. Diet Sprite or 7-Up
1/4 cup Non-Fat Vanilla Ice Cream
4 - 8 ice cubes

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Orange Delight

2 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
8 - 12 oz. Diet Orange Slice or
Orange Crush
1/2 Banana
4 - 8 ice cubes

[bigpetefox]

^^^ This post made me hungry!

[Nelson]

MRP: Mypplex Strawberry - best shake I`ve tried by a country mile;
Blend: ProV-60 Strawberry.
Whey: Yet to find something that really stands out.

If there are any other `Strawberry Lovers` out there who can recommend a strawberry whey, I`m all ears.