[rjruiz_415]

Smoothies in the morning are sounding really good right now

But i NEED protien first thing in the morning. Should i just add protien powder to the smoothie? If so is there a specific kind (i have never used it before) is there anything else i can add to beef up the smoothies?

 

[dogmom327]

I make smoothies with 2-3 cups of dairy (usually a mix of yogurt and kefir). That gives me 16-24 grams of protein right off the bat

 

[rjruiz_415]

I forgot about that- i will be using yogurt and milk, not ice (not so great blender...)

 

[KimProbable]

I

Vega. It's got 26g of protein per serving. I throw that in with some bananas and frozen berries with a splash of soy milk and I'm set for hours.

 

[*violet*]

Smoothies are what got me through my last pregnancy. I would throw in a handful of frozen blueberries or frozen sliced bananas or peaches, a scoop of soy protein powder, some plain yogurt and a bit of soy milk. Tasted awesome! I gotta get around to the habit of doing that again each morning.

 

[ATruck]

You also can't taste it if you toss a handful off spinach in. I usually eat spinach salads about 4-5 times a week, and raw spinach is really gross to me right now.

 

[geekgolightly]

A couple cups of kale with bananas, blueberries, plain yogurt, lemon, and honey. It's fantastic.

I can't recommend a brand of protein powder. Anyone have suggestions?

 

[*violet*]

I am used to using the generic Whole Foods brand...it's a blue tub.

 

[geekgolightly]

Quote:

Originally Posted by *violet* I am used to using the generic Whole Foods brand...it's a blue tub.

Oh, to have a Whole Foods in town again! I lived in Houston growing up, so of course there was a Whole Foods, but we do not have one in my current location.

 

[shantiani]

I like Spiru-Tein.
http://www.spiru-tein.com/20flavors2.asp
I've got the cookies and cream flavor so even if all I have handy is milk and a banana, it still turns out very yummy.
I haven't tried a smoothie since I've been pregnant though.... now it sounds like the best thing ever! I'm going to have to try one tomorrow morning

 

[blissful_maia]

If you use milk and yogurt, those are a good source of protein. I usually throw in a handful of hulled hemp seeds as well. Or a peanut/almond butter and banana smoothie (with milk).

 

[luckysam]

I think milk, greek yogurt, and milk powder would do it! All the suggestions are good!

 

[geekgolightly]

shantiani, I'll look for spirutein on my next shopping trip. Thank you for the suggestion.

blissful_maia, adding almond butter sounds decadent. yummmmmmmmm.

 

[DahliaRW]

You can also throw in nut butters. Peanut butter banana (and sometimes a little bit of cocoa powder too!) is one of my favs.