[CKD] Protein powder....question

[flyguy]

I bought some protein powder. I have been buying the drinks already made.
I usually get isopure and EAS already made drinks. ($$)
I bought a powder made by biotech. The health store lady recommended it.
I made it with the following ingrediants:

16oz h20
2scoops protein powder so called vanilla flavor
1 tbls flax oil
2 tbls heavy cream

This drink is gross. Is it suppose to be? It tastes like rotten milk mixxed with water. I have to force it down. :mad: . Every drink I feel like i am going to gag it up.
My question is: Is there any thing else I can add to it to give it a little taste?
The already made drinks I was buying before I liked. (but too much $$$)
They were not bad at all.

Any suggestions appreciated!
Thanks all.

[Meg_S]

I wonder if the flax is adding to the bad taste?

You might try a teaspoon of cocoa.. it adds 1 carb I think.
Depending on how strict you are there are syrups by Atkins and DiVinchi - I have not tried them yet though, I'm afraid of using too much.

The best tasting protein powder I've tried, by far, is Nitro Tech. Unfortunately it's expensive too :) There are three carbs and 22 grams of protein per scoop. It makes incredible mousse mixed into a thick pudding with cocoa and cream, then mixed up with whipped cream.

Good luck on finding a palatable drink!

Meg

[DarkLotus]

Maybe your flax seed oil is rancid? Taste it and see.

[Trainerdan]

Good observation Lotus ... flax oil should be used up within 2 weeks after opening it.

Sadly, all protein powders aren't the same when mixed in water. Designer is nasty, as are most of them.

Met-Rx protein plus (strawberries and cream) is good. Mix with water and heavy cream and it's pretty darn good.

[flyguy]

I just bought the flax oil today.....and I checked the dates it is good.

[Zeus]

I'd take the flax oil separate from the protein shake. It's hard, but, just 'swig' it and try not to barf. Actually, there's a 'cinnamon flavor' flax oil out somewhere (I think I came across it on the internet before... ).

[flyguy]

I did some yard work tonight after drinking 2 of the shakes today and during it my sweat smelt like the shake...

I tried the coca in it and it made it a little better..

I will just think of the oppurtunity cost of not drinking them..
IE. many cans of Tuna!!! Yuck ! I hate tuna

[Meg_S]

I don't know how strict your diet is, I eat one cup of lettuce a day and use the flax oil as part of my dressing. It works really well and adds a nice flavour.

[LSU_TIGERS]

Try cinnamon and Splenda also.

[Zeus]

Try cinnamon and Splenda also.

-Good idea! :thup: