Breakfast Power Shake Ideas ?

[scotricker]

I've been thinking, maybe I'd like to have a protein power shake for breakfast.
But what kind? There are millions of choices out there. Any success recommendations?

I don't need to lose or gain weight. I'm just thinking energy shake of some kind, to be filling and nourishing but non fat content.

Must I buy a VitaMix? Or are there other blender shakers that work ok for this project.

How about something to mix with say some milk, and some orange juice, then add some protein powder. Is it that easy? Or am I missing something?

No green stuff! They can't make me. Just no.

I want it to be nice and fluffy and filling and tasty and no fat and quick and easy. I know, pick any two, but I want it all.

Any Suggestions? Any power shake people in our group?

[RSBob]

I predict Carnation Instant Breakfast will be the next big thing. Just use whole milk for full power. Note: strawberry is not what you want unless you add vitamins and wheat grass.

[Bill Douglas]

Make sure you read the ingredients. They make them yummy by adding a whole lota sugar.

[71T Targa]

I have a protein and fiber shake every morning. I go super simple with a scoop of whatever power Costco has, and a couple of table spoons of their version of sugar free Meta. Adding the fiber is key to being satisfied.

I use a shaker with 10oz of filtered water. Simple as that.

[snbush67]

Synth 6 - edge, taste awesome with milk, but I drink it with water, they have great flavors. No blender needed, just use a shaker cup, I add about 10oz of water to one scoop, a few ice cubes and shake it. I’ve tried the chocolate and the strawberry, they also have cookies and cream, chocolate peanut butter etc.

https://www.gobsn.com/en-us/product/syntha6edge

[A930Rocket]

I remember the Carnation Instant Breakfast back the 70’s. Drank a chocolate drink every morning. We had a two tone CIB cup with lid to shake and drink out of.

Originally Posted by RSBob

I predict Carnation Instant Breakfast will be the next big thing. Just use whole milk for full power. Note: strawberry is not what you want unless you add vitamins and wheat grass.

[BK911]

I blend a cup of oj with a banana and a cup of frozen fruit every morning.
Buy different bags of fruit to change it up.
Sugar rush, fiber, and tastes good.

[Roswell]

Orgain organic meal replacement. Great product, read the label!! I mix with water and plain greek yogurt every morning.

https://www.allstarhealth.com/f/orgain-organic_meal_all_in_one_nutrition.htm

[stomachmonkey]

I have a whey protein for breakfast every day, specifically Muscle Milk.

Chocolate flavor
Half cup of crushed ice
Fill in gaps with milt
Half a banana

What I like about it is I feel full for a while and protein shakes reduce water bloat.

Try it for a week and you will fell leaner but won’t necessarily have any weight change.

[red-beard]

[kach22i]

No brand suggestions but like others have said watch the sugar.

I don't like Stevia, almost all of them use it as a sweetener.

Since you said no green stuff you better look for something with a healthy dose of fiber in it.

One of the main reasons they recommend eating green leafy vegetables is for the fiber, the fiber promotes good gut health.

Meaning the good bacteria in your body that helps you breakdown and process food out numbers the bad bacterial that causes inflammation, bloating and weight gain. The bad bacteria is fueled by processed sugar and cheap simple carbs.

Watch the carbs, carbohydrates break down into sugar quickly, you get an energy rush but get crazy insane hungry afterwords and end up eating more.

Protein fills you up and prevents hunger cravings.

You need just enough carbs to process the protein with, feed your brain energy (prevent brain fog) and help rebuild muscle tissue. It's not all about 100% protein, it's about balance, a balanced diet.

Please keep in mind that using most of these powders go against the simple single ingredient manta of health gurus that are against processed foods. The mantra says that if it the ingredients cannot be bought at the grocery store and you don't know what they are or cannot pronounce them, then do not put it into your body.

One of the main culprits of processed (bad) food is so-called emulsifiers or thickening agents. And breakfast power shakes are just full of them.

The Problem with Emulsifiers: Part 2
https://www.prebiotin.com/the-problem-with-emulsifiers-part-2/

They found that adding specific emulsifiers to the mice’s food alters the gut microbiota to induce intestinal inflammation. Once the mice stopped receiving these emulsifiers, their gut microbiota gradually returned to normal.

Researchers linked emulsifier-induced inflammation to the development of obesity, type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular and liver disease, and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Heard enough?

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

I remember the Carnation Instant Breakfast back the 70’s. Drank a chocolate drink every morning. We had a two tone CIB cup with lid to shake and drink out of.

Yea, I remember drinking that too in about 5th or 6th grade in the summer, and I had to stop drinking it because by the time I got to the park/pool I was ready to faint and could not make it to lunch time.

I woke up early as a kid and had a high metabolism, plus was very active. I needed real food, a farmer's breakfast.

[dafischer]

Martini... shaken, not stirred.